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Write the next chapter in your love story at Omahanui: Premier wedding Venue in the bay of plenty.
As you exchange “I do” beneath the canopy of trees above, you’d be forgiven for thinking that time can, indeed, stand still. That’s the magnificence of Ōmahanui for you.
After the ceremony, guests sip champagne while journeying through our gardens before arriving at your dream reception. Come evening, bask in the glow of the pond lights, the open fire pit illuminates the lawn, and guests dine and dance the night away in the spectacularly lit marquee.
Wedding venue hire includes
Access to the entire property, including the bamboo grotto, expansive lawn, nature walk, permanent marquee and commercial kitchen
50 chairs for the ceremony
Tablecloths and napkins
Ghost chairs for the reception
Personalised run sheet and guidance to assist with your planning
Table settings; including glassware, cutlery and plates
Cornhole lawn game
Outdoor fire pit
Outdoor furniture
Portable sound system with microphone for the ceremony and a built-in system for the reception
Four unisex bathrooms
Dimmable lighting in the dining and dancing areas
Our team can place name tags, menus, table numbers, candles or other simple decorations for you when we set the tables
On-The-Day Wedding coordinator for the duration of your event
Guest arrival from 3.00pm
Bar service team
Rehearsal sometime in the week leading up to your wedding
Cleaning before and after your event
Capacity for up to 120 guests
wedding pricing
2026 - 2027
Sep 26 (Fri - Sat ‘til 11.30pm) | $8000
Oct 26 - Apr 27 (Friday ‘til 11.30pm) up to 120 guests | $9950
Oct 26 - Apr 27 (Saturday ‘til 11.30pm) up to 120 guests | $10550
Sep 26 - May 27 (Sun - Thu ‘til 10pm) up to 60 guests* | $5950
Ceremony Only | from $2500
Prices include GST.
Closed: June | July | August
2027 - 2028
May 27 & Sep 27 (Fri - Sat ‘til 11.30pm) | $8750
Oct 27 - Apr 28 (Friday ‘til 11.30pm) up to 120 guests | $10750
Oct 27 - Apr 28 (Saturday ‘til 11.30pm) up to 120 guests | $11500
Sep 27 - May 28 (Sun - Thu ‘til 10pm) up to 60 guests* | $6500
Ceremony Only | from $2500
Prices include GST.
Closed: June | July | August
*Extra guests can be added to Sun-Thu bookings (up to a maximum of 100) for an additional $70pp.
If you’re flexible with your wedding or event dates, or you're all about that ‘last-minute’ vibe, we’ve got a deal for you! Save $$$ on venue hire with our discounted dates. Let’s make your dream wedding in Tauranga come true!
Planning your wedding with Omahanui
Once you've settled on a date, we will send you a link to your personalised itinerary. We will work with you to complete this in the lead-up to your wedding day. We'll also send you our extensive wedding planning guide which includes a list of recommended vendors for services such as catering, photography, videography, celebrant, florist, stationery, musician, or cake maker.
FAQs
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There is parking on site for a few cars - we recommend you save these for bridal party, elderly, guests with babies or disabilities.
The rest of your guests will need to be dropped off or arrive and depart by bus. We will organise the bus on your behalf and on charge it to you. It will be approx. $1000 return for one bus (50 guests) from Tauranga CBD
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Long story short - we will do the set up for you.
We will hold a rehearsal some time in the days before your wedding. At this point you can drop off name tags or decorations that simply need to be placed on the tables and we will take care of the set up for you on the day. If you have a florist or stylist, they will have access from 10am.
If there is no event the day before yours you may be able to do some set up then.
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We will pack everything down for you at the end of the night and you can collect it in the morning or at another prearranged time. We want you and your family and friends to enjoy the whole day without worrying about a thing!
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Yes! The corkage charge is $17 per 750ml bottle - this covers staff to serve your wine, glassware, breakages, chilling, ice, rubbish & recycling.
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There are three things that Ōmahanui will charge you for:
1. Venue Hire
2. Transport
3. Bar tab/corkage
Most things at the venue are included in the venue hire. If we need to hire extra things in for your event these will most likely be on charged to you but we will always let you know in advance. This is things like extra linen & glassware. -
Aside from the Transport and Bar tab that we will invoice you for separately there are a few third party vendors you will either need, or may want, to book in.
caterer | photographer | celebrant | cake | florist | videographer | stationeryWe have a list of vendors we recommend and will share this with you once you’re booked in.
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You may use any professional caterer. We have a full commercial kitchen on site for your chosen caterer to use. Ōmahanui does not offer in house catering and you cannot provide DIY catering - except for cake/dessert.