Wedding & Event Venue Hire
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Venue Pricing
Our base hire rate includes a bar manager, bar staff, indoor outdoor bar (with a wide range of glasses) use of the reception hall and outside areas, toilet facilities, food prep area, cutlery, crockery, and tea and coffee facilities, tables and chairs, outdoor furniture, umbrellas and games, and a sound system with mic. Use of the farm with a driver and one 4WD vehicle for your photo shoot. We clear tables and wash or rinse crockery.
A 20% deposit is required up front to secure your booking.
And 20% 6 months out from your wedding date.
TOTAL GUESTS | HIRE COST | |
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Under 40 | $6000 | |
40 | $6710 | |
50 | $6815 | |
60 | $6920 | |
70 | $7025 | |
80 | $7130 | |
90 | $7235 | |
100 | $7340 | |
110 | $7445 | |
120 | $7550 | |
130 | $7655 | |
140 | $7760 | |
150 | $7860 |
Please enquire for pricing of other events.
​Package Deals
Accomodation Package
Bloom bach Accomodation Package
Enhance your event experience with nearby luxury accommodation.
10 minutes from Waingarara Valley Venue
Luxurious 3 bedroom house
$310 per night
$60 cleaning fee
Minimum 2 night stay
Optional Add-Ons
Collection/transport after your event - $40
Treat package - $60
Bubbles package - $60
(Flowers included) Additional flowers - $50
Please contact us to include accommodation in your event package.
Hire & Bar Tab Package
*There are several options for bar payments
Option One
Cash bar where guests pay for their own drinks
Option two
Subsidies - where you pay some and guests pay some
Option three
Bar tab
You can use several of these options and there is no minimum spend.
We have options for discounted bulk buys of bubbles.
No hidden costs or bar manager, bar staff, or bar licence.
Estimated Bar Tab Package
This package below is worked out on an average of 6 drinks per person. From June 2026 - May 2027
Guests | Tab Amount | +Hire Cost |
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40 | $2640 | $9350 |
50 | $3300 | $10115 |
60 | $3960 | $10880 |
70 | $4620 | $11645 |
80 | $5280 | $12410 |
90 | $5940 | $13175 |
100 | $6600 | $13940 |
110 | $7260 | $14705 |
120 | $7920 | $15470 |
130 | $8580 | $16235 |
140 | $9240 | $17000 |
150 | $9900 | $17760 |
Refunds provided when bar tabs are not used up.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is included in the venue hire fee?
When you hire our venue, you are hiring the use of the building, which has:
a substantial reception hall (to fit up to 150 guests) with toilet facilities.
a food prep area with double drinks fridge, a sterilizer, and a large chiller
tables and chairs
glasses
a large deck area
some outdoor games
outdoor furniture - including umbrellas, wine barrel bar leaners and a wine barrel cake table.
indoor/outdoor bar & a sound system with mic
You also have use of the surrounding areas of farm and bush on the property for photos. And a driver and 4WD to take you on your photo shoot.
Bar tenders for your wedding, who will clear tables and wash dishes if choosing option one. Or for $300 extra they will clear tables and rinse crockery and cutlery if hiring from elsewhere.
How many people does the venue have capacity for?
We have capacity to host up to 150 guests.
Do we have to pay a bond for the venue?
Our venue bond is $1000 - refunded after your event if there are no damages.
Is Waingarara Valley a licensed venue?
Waingarara is a licensed venue, with our alcohol license running until 1am.
We currently have the following bar options:
2024 and beyond events, NO BYO Alcohol. | ||
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Do you supply glasses?
Yes, all hires include glasses.
We have a wide range of glasses available - including beer, water, wine, champagne, shot, spirit and cocktail glasses. You will not need to bring any extras.
Are there any additional cleaning fees?
We're happy for you to do your own cleaning as long as it is done to a satisfiable standard.
If you select Option Two pricing as per the above chart (including crockery) we will clear the tables and wash all the dishes.
We also have an optional cleaning service available. This costs $400 and includes cleaning of tables, chairs, decks, toilets, walls, floors, kitchen, bar and grounds, as well as rubbish and recycling removal. If you choose option one but hire crockery from elsewhere, we will need to clear tables and rinse dishes therefore there is a $300 charge here unless you choose to do this yourselves.
Can we have our wedding ceremony at the venue as well?
You are welcome to have your ceremony here at no extra charge, or have your ceremony elsewhere and use the venue for the reception only.
What hours is the venue available for?
Waingarara Valley has flexible hours. We have a strict policy of hosting only one event per weekend - which means no stressful time restraints for you!
Our alcohol license runs until 1am.
Is there any transport available?
We have local bus options available at reasonable prices.
Do you have a floristry service?
Waingarara Valley has a bespoke floristry service available (quoted separately) - see more here.
Is there a good location for taking wedding photos?
Waingarara Valley is the perfect location for taking your wedding photos! We have extensive farmland and bush on the property, including a picturesque creek - all of which make a stunning backdrop.
Your venue hire fee includes the use of photo props such as our rustic shed, large wooden frame and a vintage car (check out our gallery for inspiration).
CONTACT US
FIND US
667 Stanley Road
Wainui, Whakatane