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Phone:: Show Number 09 520 0203
Address:: 8 Tamaki Drive, Orakei, Auckland 1071
Email:: Enquire Now
Website:: akarana.co.nz
Facebook:: AkaranaMarineSports
Instagram:: akarana_waterfront

Celebrate your love story against the sparkling backdrop of the Waitematā Harbour and Rangitoto Island at Akarana — a premium seaside wedding venue on Tāmaki Drive. With sweeping ocean views, golden sunsets and effortless indoor-outdoor flow, Akarana offers an unforgettable setting for your ceremony, reception and every beautiful moment in between. Te Kawau Room Grand, light-filled and undeniably romantic, Te Kawau Room spans 360sqm of elegant waterfront space. Floor-to-ceiling glass doors open onto a private balcony overlooking the harbour — the perfect setting for sunset photographs and champagne toasts. Inside, the space transforms seamlessly from ceremony to reception. With in-house AV, large-format projection for heartfelt speeches and built-in bars ready to serve your guests, Te Kawau Room provides a refined yet vibrant backdrop for both your formalities and the celebration that follows. RAYC Lounge & Rangitoto Room For a more intimate or uniquely styled celebration, the RAYC Members Lounge combined with Rangitoto Room creates a stunning dual-aspect space flooded with natural light. One side captures views across Ōrākei Marina and the city skyline, while the other frames the harbour and Rangitoto Island — giving your guests panoramic scenery from every angle. It’s a beautiful canvas for elegant long-table dinners, cocktail-style receptions or relaxed coastal celebrations. From exceptional in-house catering and seamless AV to experienced, attentive staff, Akarana offers bespoke wedding packages tailored to your vision. Our dedicated events team will work closely with you every step of the way — ensuring your seaside wedding feels effortless, personal and truly unforgettable.

Key vendor details

Location:: Auckland, New Zealand
Capacity:: Up to 350 guests (cocktail); Up to 200 guests (seated)
Amenities:: On-site parking, AV equipment, Catering, Wi-Fi, Bar, Breakout Rooms
Event Type:: Conferences, Meetings, Gala Dinners, Awards Nights, Weddings, Private Parties
Total Space:: 8 flexible event spaces

Capacity

Dining

200

Cocktail

350

Amenities

Ceremony Area

Wet Weather Option

Live Music / DJ Friendly

On-site Catering

Liquor License

BYO Beverage

Paid Parking Available

Free Parking Available

Indian Menu

Event Planner

Table/Chairs Included

Bar

Pop up Wedding

Bridal Suite

Clean-up Included

Sound System

Microphone

Dog Friendly

AV Equipment

Downloads

Parking Map Akarana Event Cent

Reviews

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Christine

January, 2023

I wanted to thank you both very much for making our event so successful. Feedback from everyone was extremely positive without exception. Your Team were fast and friendly on the bar, the food was absolutely delicious, (I ate far too much!) please pass this on to your Chef and the venue absolutely gorgeous- those views are stunning. But saying all of that, what was even better and was the proverbial glue that held everything together, was both of you. Nothing was a problem from extending our space to providing a mini stage, and that was hugely appreciated. You were both brilliant although I feel a bit guilty for poor Claudia having to stay on so long as our guests were having such a great time they didn’t want to leave!

Erolia

January, 2023

We would again want to say a big thank you, for an amazing time at Akarana. Your gracious hospitality and professional Kaupapa far extended all our expectations. Everyone absolutely loved the day. Of course, especially too, we would like to acknowledge Claudia aka Chole, thank you for being a champion with us all and going with the flow.. you were great on stage a lovely presence.. and the most wonderful hostess. Thank you both for all your support, calmness and always smiling.

Jennifer

June, 2023

Thank you for such a wonderful day on Saturday. Our team was blown away with Claudia’s attention to detail, care, and kindness. She made the day run perfectly and the venue of course is stunning.

Christine

January, 2023

I wanted to thank you both very much for making our event so successful. Feedback from everyone was extremely positive without exception. Your Team were fast and friendly on the bar, the food was absolutely delicious, (I ate far too much!) please pass this on to your Chef and the venue absolutely gorgeous- those views are stunning. But saying all of that, what was even better and was the proverbial glue that held everything together, was both of you. Nothing was a problem from extending our space to providing a mini stage, and that was hugely appreciated. You were both brilliant although I feel a bit guilty for poor Claudia having to stay on so long as our guests were having such a great time they didn’t want to leave!

Erolia

January, 2023

We would again want to say a big thank you, for an amazing time at Akarana. Your gracious hospitality and professional Kaupapa far extended all our expectations. Everyone absolutely loved the day. Of course, especially too, we would like to acknowledge Claudia aka Chole, thank you for being a champion with us all and going with the flow.. you were great on stage a lovely presence.. and the most wonderful hostess. Thank you both for all your support, calmness and always smiling.

Jennifer

June, 2023

Thank you for such a wonderful day on Saturday. Our team was blown away with Claudia’s attention to detail, care, and kindness. She made the day run perfectly and the venue of course is stunning.