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The Kelliher Estate
Exclusive to Dawsons, The Kelliher Estate on Puketutu Island is an enchanting location for your special occasion or event. Set on a privately owned Island in Auckland’s Manukau Harbour. Once the residence of Sir Henry Kelliher, the beautifully restored Spanish Mission homestead sets the scene for stand-out social celebrations and wedding venues.
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Venues within the venue
The Kelliher Estate offers a choice of locations for your event: the Kelliher Homestead, the Stables, the Chapel and the delightfully arboreal Phoenix Room. An all-tide causeway links the island to the mainland for easy driving access.
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Unforgettable features
Our famous ‘M & M’ chairs always raise a smile. They’re a charming example of the Kelliher Estate’s memorable personality.
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Arrive in style
We can point you towards vehicle rental companies that specialise in cars for special occasions. We also have some rare classics up our sleeves that can bring wonderful character to your event. Ask and we’ll reveal all including coach and taxi options.
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Alfresco at the estate
Manicured lawns, garden terraces, waterfalls, ponds and a historic falé provide a wonderful range of outdoor entertainment spaces. The planting at Kelliher Estate is an evocative blend of subtropical and native.
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Unforgettable in every way
Every inch of The Kelliher Homestead deserves a second look. Rooms are furnished with original art, rare antiques, carved woodwork and unique examples of Antipodean handcrafts.
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Weddings
Hurakia Lodge will impress your guests and deliver a unique and memorable wedding day so close to home and yet it feels like a world away.The intricate process of designing and delivering your wedding, just the way you want it, can be safely entrusted to Dawsons. Our Wedding Planners can help with your styling, décor, entertainment, flowers, invitations and - of course - the food. You’ll get all the beauty sleep you need before the big day because every minute detail will be absolutely under control. Less stress means more joy on your day of days. -
Exquisite views in every direction!
Located on the Southern headland of Rakino Island in the Hauraki Gulf, Hurakia offers secluded and expansive outdoor areas with uninterrupted coastal views.
We can seat up to 100 guests in the lodge without need for a marquee.
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The background to your wedding ceremony can give you uninterrupted views 'into the future'!
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When it's all over, you and a few of your close friends can soak up the luxurious accommodation in the five private suites.
(By prior arrangement. Additional costs apply)
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Auckland Museum
Auckland Museum
Dawsons can help you to orchestrate a truly memorable event at the Auckland Museum, an iconic New Zealand venue. We’ve catered for wonderfully successful weddings, gala dinners, cocktail functions, intimate family occasions and boutique conferences. Each of the spaces available has a unique ambiance – talk to us about which would be best for your occasion.
Click the Auckland Museum logo to go directly to their venue hire information page.
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Events Centre
Celebrate under the distinctive copper dome on the roof of Auckland Museum.
With a 360-degree view over Auckland, this one-of-a-kind venue will secure the success of your grand gala dinner, awards ceremony, conference or launch.
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Stand up functions
The Auckland Museum has several spaces that are ideal for cocktail functions. Your guests will want for nothing – our trained service staff will ensure food and drink will circulate smoothly.
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Bring your own theme
Big enough for up to 600 guests, the Event Centre at Auckland Museum is a blank canvas that can adapt easily to your theme. Lighting, decorations, music, furniture – it’s all open to interpretation.
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Making a grand entrance
Guests arriving for a function in the Auckland Museum’s Grand Foyer can’t help but be impressed by the entrance. Built in 1929, the museum is a supreme example of neo-classical architecture.
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The Grand Foyer
The Grand Foyer is one of Auckland’s most venerable venues. Built in 1929, a time known for grandeur and luxury, the space lends an air of importance to your special event, gala dinner or awards evening.
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Auckland Art Gallery
Auckland Art Gallery
The recently reinvented Auckland Art Gallery is one of the newest (and oldest) event venues in the city. It is a remarkable location – full of light, stories and extraordinary creativity. There are a number of captivating rooms and spaces available for corporate events and special occasions.
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The North Atrium
A soaring, light-filled, contemporary space, the North Atrium is an uplifting venue for cocktail events and gala dinners.
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The Grey Gallery
Elegant and refined, the historic Grey Gallery is an inspired choice for a special dinner, award ceremony or wedding.
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Aerial view of Grey Gallery
The height of the Grey Gallery gives the space an immense sense of occasion. Here you can see the gallery prepared for a wedding ceremony.
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Mackelvie Gallery
Ideal for a more intimate dining occasion or wedding celebration, the Mackelvie Gallery features classic Victorian architectural features that set the tone for your event.
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Light, art, music
The Mackelvie Gallery is a versatile space – it can be used for seated dinners, cocktail parties, weddings, awards presentations, speaking events and seminars.
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Simply spectacular!
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The Holy Trinity Cathedral
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The Bishop Selwyn Chapel, a multi-purpose venue able to accommodate a wide variety of services and events, was dedicated and opened on 21 August 2016. This remarkable space has three walls of glass, a curved gilded ceiling, and offers views over the 8.3m high garden cross to the volcanic cone of One Tree Hill beyond.
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