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Your Dream Garden Wedding Venue in the Bay of Plenty
Just 20 minutes from Tauranga, on the peaceful Plummers Point peninsula, Omahanui offers a private and tranquil setting for your wedding. Spread across three acres of beautifully maintained gardens, this venue is perfect for couples who want a relaxed, intimate celebration surrounded by native New Zealand flora. As the sun sets, over 200 lights illuminate the gardens, creating a truly magical atmosphere for your special day.
Experience the Natural Beauty and Warmth
Take your guests on a journey through Omahanui’s stunning grounds—wander along pathways filled with birdsong and towering gum trees, discover flowing waterways, and explore native bush areas. The spacious lawns are perfect for mingling, while unique features like a bamboo grove and peaceful ponds offer countless spots for unforgettable wedding photos without leaving the property. When evening falls, gather around the outdoor fire pit for cozy moments with your loved ones.
Flexible Ceremony and Reception Spaces for Up to 120 Guests
Omahanui provides elegant, versatile spaces tailored to your wedding needs. You can choose from three beautiful outdoor ceremony locations, each offering a unique backdrop for your vows:
- Covered Ceremony Deck: Perfect for any weather, this intimate space is nestled among native ferns, ponga trees, and a striking giant bamboo plantation.
- Garden & Lawn Areas: Manicured lawns and lush garden spots offer flexible, picturesque settings for your ceremony.
- Permanent Marquee for Your Reception: This large, air-conditioned marquee features a polished concrete floor and stunning integrated lighting. It’s designed with separate areas for dining, dancing, and a bar, ensuring your reception flows smoothly.
Comprehensive Venue Services to Simplify Your Planning
Omahanui is designed to make your wedding day stress-free and seamless. The venue hire includes a full range of services and facilities, with an on-the-day wedding coordinator dedicated to helping your event run perfectly. You’re free to select your own professional caterer, who can use the venue’s full commercial kitchen, while the in-house team expertly manages the bar service. Bringing your own wine is welcome, with a corkage fee applied.
- Exclusive use of the entire property on your wedding day, ensuring privacy and flexibility.
- A dedicated wedding coordinator and service team handling bar service, setup, and pack-down.
- Complete reception setup including clothed tables, ghost chairs, and full table settings with glassware, cutlery, plates, and linen napkins.
- Setup of guest chairs and a signing table for your ceremony.
- Sound systems provided for both ceremony and reception to keep your moments clear and memorable.
- Outdoor furniture, lawn games, and access to the fire pit for relaxed guest entertainment.
