If you’ve just started wedding planning, consider one of Matakana’s beautiful wedding venues. Whether you’re planning a small and intimate elopement or a large celebration for your big day, Matakana offers some of the Hibiscus Coast’s most stunning vineyard, garden and barn venues for both your ceremony and reception.
Take your little white book wedding planner with you when you visit venues and make notes on everything you love. From guest capacity to wet-weather options, it pays to stay organised from the start. If you're still in early planning stages, read How to Start Wedding Planning first.
Before you fall in love with a venue, it’s also wise to have a rough idea of numbers. If you’re still shaping your invite list, our Wedding Guest List Guide will help you decide who to invite before locking in capacity.
1. Stables Matakana
A Matakana wedding venue with unique country charm, Stables Matakana is a beautiful all-seasons choice. With versatile ceremony spaces and a stunning dining room overlooking rural Matakana landscape, it combines macrocarpa beams, modern rustic fittings and vintage furniture for timeless appeal. Their experienced hospitality team can also assist with planning and coordination.
2. Plume Restaurant
Set among rolling vineyards, Plume Restaurant is an award-winning venue located on the Matakana Wine Trail. With expansive lawn space and countryside views, it offers a romantic setting with exceptional food and wine. Ideal for couples wanting a refined vineyard wedding.
3. Tawharanui Lodge
Just 10 minutes from Matakana Village and Omaha Beach, Tawharanui Lodge offers an all-inclusive venue with accommodation for up to 14 guests. Surrounded by park-like grounds near Christian Bay, this is a relaxed yet elegant option with accommodation built in. Venue hire starts at approximately $2000, reducing if accommodation is fully booked.
4. Ascension Wine Estate
A long-time favourite, Ascension Wine Estate is an award-winning venue offering ceremony, photographs, canapés and reception all in one location. With three outdoor and two indoor ceremony options and space for up to 220 guests, it offers privacy and flexibility for larger weddings.
If you’re comparing vineyard venues, you may also enjoy our guide to Top New Zealand Wedding Venues & Destinations.
5. Matakana Estate
An exclusive venue offering intimate luxury and stunning vineyard views, Matakana Estate is one of the region’s premier wedding locations. With on-site accommodation and marquee options available, it allows flexibility depending on your guest numbers.
6. Sculptureum
Sculptureum is one of Matakana’s most unique wedding venues. Set amongst sculpture gardens and vineyards overlooking Little Barrier Island, it offers extraordinary photo opportunities and reception dining at Rothko Restaurant. Ideal for couples wanting something artistic and memorable.
7. Matakana Speakeasy Barn Door
For couples wanting a dry-hire option, Matakana Speakeasy Barn Door is a rustic barn venue suitable for up to 100 guests. The barn, pergola, garden and speakeasy bar are included. Venue hire sits around $5,500, making it appealing for small to medium weddi_