Our base venue hire provides exclusive use of the church and surrounding grounds for your event, giving you the freedom to create your own unique experience.

This includes: full use of the Church building and surrounding grounds, two indoor restroom facilities, power and water, indoor heating/cooling, ambient lighting, and a generous parking area for guests and vendors.

Additional furniture, equipment, or styling items can be hired separately or included through one of our tailored packages.

Yes – we highly recommend working with a planner or coordinator on the day. While we provide the venue and are here to support, having a dedicated planner ensures your event runs smoothly from start to finish. They’ll help manage timelines, vendors, styling, and all the little details, so you can relax and enjoy the moment.

BYO alcohol is not permitted under our standard hire options. However, if you book the Estate Exclusive Package, you’ll have the option to supply your own beverages .

For all other bookings, we offer a cash bar or beverage packages to suit your event through our catering partner. Our team is happy to work with you to tailor a drinks service that complements your event or celebration.

We offer flexible access to the venue, with outdoor spaces available for use throughout the day and evening. While we’re happy to accommodate a wide range of event timings, please note that some noise restrictions may apply, particularly for outdoor activities in the late evening. While the venue is remote, we do our best not to upset the neighbours!

Let us know more about your plans, and we’ll work with you to find a schedule that suits your event and meets local guidelines. As a guide, last call is generally 12am.

Inside the Church, we can comfortably seat up to 120 guests or host 150 standing for ceremonies or gatherings.

With use of the outdoor grounds and the option to add a marquee, we can accommodate events of 300+ guests.

Please note that for larger groups, additional conditions may apply—such as the need for extra bathroom facilities or site planning requirements. We’re happy to discuss the best setup for your event.

We offer the flexibility for you to choose any caterer you like, giving you full freedom to design a menu that suits your event style and taste. There are many amazing local catering options, and we’re happy to recommend some of our favourites.

Food trucks are also a great option and work beautifully with our outdoor setup. While there isn’t a dedicated kitchen on-site, our venue is well-suited to off-site catering and mobile kitchens. We just ask that caterers and food trucks manage their own staffing, waste and rubbish as part of their service.

You are welcome to incorporate marquees and other temporary structures into your event plan. Please note that our lawns contain underground sprinklers and water feeds, so care must be taken when installing any structures.

A site visit is required prior to your event date to ensure placement is safe and suitable.

A dry hire means you’re hiring the venue space only, giving you full flexibility to bring in your own vendors, styling, catering, and planning team.

Dry hire includes exclusive use of the church and surrounding grounds, along with access to core amenities such as:, Seating (where specified in your package), Lighting, heating/cooling, Two restrooms, On-site and overflow parking

We love supporting local talent and believe working with a professional wedding or event planner is the best way to access the top vendors in the region. Your planner can help match you with trusted caterers, florists, photographers, hire companies, and more, many of whom are already familiar with Waikākā Church and how to make the most of the space.