Northland & Bay of Islands
The Best Wedding Venues in Northland
From a clifftop farm & vineyards above the Bay of Islands to a rose-tunnel garden in Kerikeri & NZ's oldest hotel on the Russell waterfront, here are the Northland venues worth your shortlist, with an honest note on who each one actually suits.
Northland is the winterless north, golden beaches, turquoise water & the gorgeous Bay of Islands, so the best venues up here are all about that coast & subtropical warmth. It's a proper destination-wedding part of the country, & honestly a dream to shoot in! We photograph weddings all over NZ, so here's our honest shortlist for Northland :)
Same tip as always: lock your venue & date in first, then everything else builds around it. A lot of these involve guests travelling & staying, so sort accommodation early, & get in fast for a summer date!
Omata Estate
A premium vineyard above the Bay of Islands.
Omata Estate is one of Northland's premium vineyards, sitting up above the water just 10 minutes from Russell, with beautiful spaces looking out over the Bay of Islands & glamping on site.
That view of the bay from the ceremony spot is unreal. A gorgeous, slightly boutique choice up north.
- ~10 min from Russell
- Vineyard + bay views
- On-site glamping
- Bay of Islands
● Russell, Bay of Islands, Northland
Bayly's Farm
A private coastal farm in the Bay of Islands.
Set among rolling hills & golden beaches, Bayly's Farm is a private slice of the Bay of Islands, a BYO venue where you build the day your way, with the marquee, furniture & lighting provided.
That clifftop ceremony spot looking out over the water is a showstopper. Perfect for a relaxed, put-your-own-stamp-on-it coastal wedding.
- Bay of Islands
- Private coastal farm
- BYO venue
- Clifftop ceremony
● Bay of Islands, Northland
Carrington Estate
A coastal golf & vineyard resort on the Karikari Peninsula.
Way up on the Karikari Peninsula, Carrington is a big coastal estate with a vineyard, a golf course, white-sand beaches & accommodation on site, a proper get-away-from-it-all destination.
Remote & beautiful, with the whole peninsula to explore. Great for a few days with your favourite people.
- Karikari Peninsula
- Vineyard + golf + beaches
- On-site accommodation
- Far north
● Karikari Peninsula, Northland
Seronera Gardens
A hidden garden with a rose tunnel, Kerikeri.
Seronera is a bit of a quiet find in Kerikeri, a river-bound property with gorgeous gardens, gum trees, a ceremony archway, a 20-metre rose tunnel & a purpose-built pavilion.
Lush, private & full of little details. A dream for a garden wedding up north.
- Kerikeri
- Gardens + rose tunnel
- River-bound property
- Pavilion reception
● Kerikeri, Bay of Islands, Northland
The Duke of Marlborough
A historic waterfront hotel in Russell.
The Duke is a Northland landmark right on the Russell waterfront, NZ's oldest licensed hotel, with an award-winning restaurant, accommodation & event spaces, & that lovely old colonial charm.
Central, characterful & so easy for guests, everything's right there on the waterfront. Lovely for a relaxed Bay of Islands wedding.
- Russell waterfront
- Historic hotel
- Restaurant + accommodation
- Bay of Islands
● 35 The Strand, Russell, Bay of Islands
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Common questions
How much do wedding venues in Northland cost?
Big range! A BYO farm where you bring your own everything can be more affordable, while a full-service coastal resort or vineyard sits higher. Most don't publish exact prices, so send them your date & guest number for a real quote.
When's the best time of year to get married in Northland?
The 'winterless north' is warm most of the year, but summer & early autumn (December to April) are peak for the beaches & settled weather. It's a busy holiday region over summer, so book venue & accommodation well ahead.
How far in advance should we book a Northland venue?
The Bay of Islands spots book out a long way ahead for summer, often 12-18 months or more. Lock your venue & date in first, then sort travel & accommodation for your guests.
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