The Top 9 Vineyard Wedding Venues in Auckland
By Avya Trotter-Hlavac

24 October 2023

Calling all wine lovers, enthusiasts and connoisseurs.

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Have you always dreamt of getting married amidst grapevines or having your wedding photos in a romantic wine cellar?

Well, this blog is for you.

A handy FYI:

A vineyard is an estate where grapes are grown, whereas a winery is an establishment where wine is made.

Both make for epic wedding venues.

Here is our list of the finest vineyards and wineries in the Auckland region.

With wedding venues like these, who needs Tuscany?

 

Mudbrick Vineyard & Restaurant

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Mudbrick is one of those places where time slows down the moment you arrive.

The Tuscan Villa is a beautiful building surrounded by acres of vines and gardens, while the Lodge showcases panoramic views of the Hauraki Gulf and Waiheke Island. For a vineyard wedding under the Tuscan sun, Mudbrick is a gracious host.

The Hunting Lodge Winery

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For the wine-inclined, The Hunting Lodge truly is some kind of paradise.


At the centre of the extensive estate is a beautiful cedarwood barn with an outdoor courtyard. Famous for its delicious wines, cellar door, restaurant, onsite glamping and, of course, wedding venue - The Hunting Lodge is a venue that wears many hats.

Abel Estate

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Abel Estate is a crisp, white-washed venue set amidst historic vines.

Abel Estate sits on a landscape of vines, manicured greens, trees and a lake. The newly refurbished building is a light and bright space with large windows overlooking the grounds. With all the makings for a perfect day, let the planning begin here.

MarkovinaVineyard Estate

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Family-owned and run for more than 50 years, Markovina is one of the longest-standing homes of celebration in Kumeu.


Across the 10-acre property, there are 9 ceremony locations, including a fully indoor option. Picturesque from summer through to winter, Markovina Vineyard Estate is the gift that keeps giving.

Turanga Creek Vineyard

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Share your vows with a backdrop of vines at Turanga Creek.


Turanga Creek is an organic vineyard and wedding venue 30 minutes from Auckland City. The century-old stables have been converted into a unique ceremony location, with the rest of the property boasting vines, Tuscan houses, a lakeside ceremony location and wet-weather spaces. Discover your dream day at Turanga Creek.

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