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40 Gillies Avenue, Newmarket, Auckland 1023
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Built in 1862 for the Buckland family, Highwic is one of New Zealand’s finest Victorian mansions. In its 163 year history, Highwic has hosted numerous weddings with many of Alfred Buckland’s daughters celebrating their own weddings in the historic house and grounds. Now in the care of Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga, Highwic, located in the heart of Newmarket, provides a spectacular historic setting for your wedding day. Weddings at Highwic often combine many of our unique and charming spaces. The Drawing Room, built in the early 1880s, is a truly elegant space with kauri panelling and an 1890s grand piano that can be played. It is the perfect backdrop for an intimate wedding ceremony or reception seating up to 50 people. The historic Billiard House is a more informal space that you can really make your own. It seats up to 50 people for a formal dinner and can accommodate up to 70 people for a cocktail reception. The Croquet Lawn, surrounded by stunning heritage gardens is perfect for an outdoor ceremony. For larger weddings, a marquee for up to 100 people can be set up on the Tennis Lawn. There it is surrounded by beautiful gardens and mature trees. The main house provides the picture perfect backdrop for your big day. Your wedding at Highwic will leave you with fantastic memories of a day spent with family and friends in a truly unique setting steeped in history. Highwic’s wedding package includes full access to the historic house and grounds, Victorian lawn games, including croquet, and onsite parking. If you would like to visit our stunning venue, send us an enquiry and we can organise a time to show you around the available spaces and chat about how to personalise your wedding.

Alysha and Anthony

April 2024

We just want to thank you and the Highwic team for helping make our day a success. Although the weather was atrocious, I was at ease with the running of the day and how everything turned out, and this was down to you and the team, so thank you!

Rachel and Bryan

January 2023

We really enjoyed having Highwic as our venue, and I know our guests did too! Thanks again to you and the team for all you did to help us pull off an amazing day.

Melanie and Jodi

November 2022

Thank you, thank you, thank you! From the first email that I sent back in October 2021 until the final email two days before the wedding, you have been incredibly helpful, prompt, and clear in your communication which made Jodi and I feel very confident hosting our wedding at Highwic. A huge thank you also to the Highwic team that were there on the wedding evening - they were wonderful to chat with and super helpful whenever we needed something. Jodi and I had a magical evening and could not have been happier with where we decided to "tie the knot".

Sylvy and Dennis

November 2018

Samantha, a big thank you from all of us for your help with the wedding! You were so helpful from that very first time we came through and with everything else leading up to the day. Everybody just loved Highwic as a venue and we couldn't have had a more perfect day to enjoy the beautiful setting! Dennis and I had some couple photos with the ballroom chaise lounge, so we may just have to put together a magnificent side by side image of us with my parents photo in that same spot all those years ago! Many thanks again!

Katy and Billy

March 2018

I feel like the small number of words I write here will not express how amazing our reception at Highwic was. We were set on having a High Tea themed wedding reception, and with the help of the glorious Sam, our dream was well and truly made into a reality. Sam was an absolute delight to work with; she was always helpful and informative. Not to mention that Highwic are so generous in letting us use their games, tables and chairs, linen, and venue for our photos. We feel like no other venue in all of Auckland could have given us what Highwic did - with the freedom to decorate as we wished, use our own caterers and even bring in a Mr Whippy van! Thank you so much Sam and the Highwic team, that beautiful house will always hold a special place in our hearts. Katy and Billy

Alec and Jo

February 2018

Many thanks for your hospitality at Highwic. The venue was great and the service was excellent. Your team is efficient and professional in all that you did for us. Well done!

Sophie and Rhys

November 2017

We had our Art Deco themed wedding at Highwic and it was wonderful! The staff were so helpful, replied to my emails super fast and were always more than happy to help. The guests enjoyed the venue and the Billiard House was perfect for our reception. We brought in our own caterers and drinks which was great for us. Cannot recommend this place enough!

Tanya & Leon

October 2017

Samantha and the team at Highwic were absolutely amazing. They were so flexible with what they allowed us to do and this allowed us to concentrate on planning our perfect wedding. The grounds and facilities were stunning and a wonderful surprise for a number of guest who had never visited Highwic before. The ability to use the outdoor seats and tables was a real benefit and the option of an inside or outside ceremony setting, took the unpredictable weather headaches away. We would highly recommend Highwic to anyone looking to host a wedding in Auckland. The staff are friendly and extremely helpful, the grounds and surroundings are stunning and this allowed our photographers to capture some amazing photos. Highwic helped us create the perfect day, enjoyed by everyone with minimal stress. Many thanks, Tanya and Leon

Bryce and Jon

July 2017

We had our Wedding Reception at Highwic; utilising the ballroom for champagne, dancing and music; we then went to the Billiard House for the dinner and speeches. Given the wedding was Victorian Era themed, it was the perfect setting within Auckland, and everything went amazingly! The staff at Highwic have all been extremely helpful and welcoming, and we would highly recommend using the location for Weddings. We were able to take beautiful photos in the garden, as well as inside the house. It was truly a day we both look back on fondly. Thank you Elaine, Cheryl, Samantha, Chris, and Christopher for all your hard work to make our special day one to remember!

Corin and Ricky

March 2017

Having our wedding at Highwic great!! Being central meant it was easy for all our guests to travel. Definitely all positive feedback. We only heard great things about how beautiful the location was and it was small enough to be an intimate location. Thanks again for all your help and assistance, you made the whole planning of the wedding a lot easier.

Jessica and Troy

March 2017

Highwic was absolutely amazing, awesome staff members who help out with every need possible. Highwic was perfect to have both our ceremony & reception as the areas were so close together. Our wedding photos are beautiful thanks to the scenery, house & garden at venue. I couldn't have chosen a better place to celebrate my big day.

Janine and David

December 2016

I would highly recommend anyone having a wedding to choose Highwic as the venue. All my guests were remarking at what a lovely venue it was. All the staff I've interacted with at Highwic have been extremely helpful and friendly so keep doing what you're doing!

Alysha and Anthony

April 2024

We just want to thank you and the Highwic team for helping make our day a success. Although the weather was atrocious, I was at ease with the running of the day and how everything turned out, and this was down to you and the team, so thank you!

Rachel and Bryan

January 2023

We really enjoyed having Highwic as our venue, and I know our guests did too! Thanks again to you and the team for all you did to help us pull off an amazing day.

Melanie and Jodi

November 2022

Thank you, thank you, thank you! From the first email that I sent back in October 2021 until the final email two days before the wedding, you have been incredibly helpful, prompt, and clear in your communication which made Jodi and I feel very confident hosting our wedding at Highwic. A huge thank you also to the Highwic team that were there on the wedding evening - they were wonderful to chat with and super helpful whenever we needed something. Jodi and I had a magical evening and could not have been happier with where we decided to "tie the knot".

Sylvy and Dennis

November 2018

Samantha, a big thank you from all of us for your help with the wedding! You were so helpful from that very first time we came through and with everything else leading up to the day. Everybody just loved Highwic as a venue and we couldn't have had a more perfect day to enjoy the beautiful setting! Dennis and I had some couple photos with the ballroom chaise lounge, so we may just have to put together a magnificent side by side image of us with my parents photo in that same spot all those years ago! Many thanks again!

Katy and Billy

March 2018

I feel like the small number of words I write here will not express how amazing our reception at Highwic was. We were set on having a High Tea themed wedding reception, and with the help of the glorious Sam, our dream was well and truly made into a reality. Sam was an absolute delight to work with; she was always helpful and informative. Not to mention that Highwic are so generous in letting us use their games, tables and chairs, linen, and venue for our photos. We feel like no other venue in all of Auckland could have given us what Highwic did - with the freedom to decorate as we wished, use our own caterers and even bring in a Mr Whippy van! Thank you so much Sam and the Highwic team, that beautiful house will always hold a special place in our hearts. Katy and Billy

Alec and Jo

February 2018

Many thanks for your hospitality at Highwic. The venue was great and the service was excellent. Your team is efficient and professional in all that you did for us. Well done!

Sophie and Rhys

November 2017

We had our Art Deco themed wedding at Highwic and it was wonderful! The staff were so helpful, replied to my emails super fast and were always more than happy to help. The guests enjoyed the venue and the Billiard House was perfect for our reception. We brought in our own caterers and drinks which was great for us. Cannot recommend this place enough!

Tanya & Leon

October 2017

Samantha and the team at Highwic were absolutely amazing. They were so flexible with what they allowed us to do and this allowed us to concentrate on planning our perfect wedding. The grounds and facilities were stunning and a wonderful surprise for a number of guest who had never visited Highwic before. The ability to use the outdoor seats and tables was a real benefit and the option of an inside or outside ceremony setting, took the unpredictable weather headaches away. We would highly recommend Highwic to anyone looking to host a wedding in Auckland. The staff are friendly and extremely helpful, the grounds and surroundings are stunning and this allowed our photographers to capture some amazing photos. Highwic helped us create the perfect day, enjoyed by everyone with minimal stress. Many thanks, Tanya and Leon

Bryce and Jon

July 2017

We had our Wedding Reception at Highwic; utilising the ballroom for champagne, dancing and music; we then went to the Billiard House for the dinner and speeches. Given the wedding was Victorian Era themed, it was the perfect setting within Auckland, and everything went amazingly! The staff at Highwic have all been extremely helpful and welcoming, and we would highly recommend using the location for Weddings. We were able to take beautiful photos in the garden, as well as inside the house. It was truly a day we both look back on fondly. Thank you Elaine, Cheryl, Samantha, Chris, and Christopher for all your hard work to make our special day one to remember!

Corin and Ricky

March 2017

Having our wedding at Highwic great!! Being central meant it was easy for all our guests to travel. Definitely all positive feedback. We only heard great things about how beautiful the location was and it was small enough to be an intimate location. Thanks again for all your help and assistance, you made the whole planning of the wedding a lot easier.

Jessica and Troy

March 2017

Highwic was absolutely amazing, awesome staff members who help out with every need possible. Highwic was perfect to have both our ceremony & reception as the areas were so close together. Our wedding photos are beautiful thanks to the scenery, house & garden at venue. I couldn't have chosen a better place to celebrate my big day.

Janine and David

December 2016

I would highly recommend anyone having a wedding to choose Highwic as the venue. All my guests were remarking at what a lovely venue it was. All the staff I've interacted with at Highwic have been extremely helpful and friendly so keep doing what you're doing!

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