Settlers Country Manor
Auckland
Set within seven acres of established gardens in Waimauku, near Kumeū, Settlers Country Manor is an award-winning wedding venue in Auckland offering beautiful garden ceremonies, elegant indoor receptions and everything needed to celebrate your wedding in one private location.
Just around 25 minutes from Auckland CBD, the venue feels peaceful and secluded while remaining convenient for guests travelling from across the city. The historic manor is surrounded by landscaped lawns, palm-lined pathways, willow-lined waterways, romantic arched bridges and mature trees, creating a distinctive backdrop for ceremonies and wedding photography.
Garden Ceremonies & Beautiful Wet-Weather Options
For couples searching for a garden wedding venue in Auckland, Settlers Country Manor offers a choice of picturesque outdoor ceremony settings within the estate.
Couples can exchange vows surrounded by gardens and water views, then move seamlessly into cocktails, photographs and their reception without asking guests to travel between locations. Elegant indoor ceremony spaces also provide a beautiful wet-weather alternative, making the venue suitable for weddings throughout the year.
From Intimate Weddings to Grand Celebrations
Our versatile wedding spaces can accommodate celebrations from approximately 40 to 400 guests, making Settlers equally suited to intimate weddings and large receptions.
The grand Banquet Hall features high ceilings, crystal chandeliers, a hardwood dance floor and character-filled interiors, providing an elegant setting for dining, speeches and dancing. Couples can host their ceremony, reception, catering, drinks and photography within the same estate, allowing the day to flow naturally from arrival through to the final dance.
All-In-One Auckland Wedding Packages
Our wedding packages bring many of the key elements of the day together, including venue hire, catering, beverages, staffing and wedding coordination.
Couples can choose from canapés, buffet or plated dining options, while our experienced team can assist with ceremony and reception planning, guest flow and the practical details involved in bringing the day together. The venue also offers professional sound equipment, microphones, an LED screen wall, ambient lighting, a dance floor, bridal facilities and a wide selection of décor pieces.
A Venue for Every Style, Culture & Tradition
Settlers Country Manor has extensive experience hosting New Zealand and multicultural weddings, including Indian, Asian, Māori, Pasifika and Middle Eastern celebrations.
With generous indoor and outdoor spaces, flexible layouts and experience accommodating cultural traditions, larger family groups, performances and extended celebrations, couples can create a wedding that reflects their own style, family and traditions.
An Award-Winning Garden Wedding Venue
Settlers Country Manor was voted No. 1 Wedding Venue – Garden in the Couples’ Choice NZ Wedding Industry Awards 2025 and has received more than 500 five-star Google reviews from couples, guests and visitors.
From a romantic garden ceremony and beautiful onsite photographs to dinner beneath the chandeliers and dancing late into the evening, Settlers Country Manor brings every part of the wedding together in one memorable Auckland location.
Arrange a viewing and experience Settlers Country Manor for yourself.