Award winning Ascension Wine Estate has been created so you can have your ceremony, photos, canapés and reception all at one stunning location only 39 minutes north of Auckland Harbour Bridge – regardless of the season or weather. Our passion is captured in hand-crafted wine, inspired cuisine, attentive and friendly service and beautiful surroundings. Ascension is a truly remarkable place to celebrate your wedding. We have a range of gorgeous options both indoors and outdoors, in our beautiful arbour among the vines, or in our stunning courtyard garden, in our beautiful chapel or in our cosy Tiri lounge with gorgeous schist fireplace. You can rest easy knowing regardless of the weather your ceremony will be memorable and stunningly beautiful. Ascension has so many great locations for photos. As part of your venue hire you can take photos in the vines, with our cute red tractor, in our courtyard garden complete with fountain, on our Juliet Balcony, and in our winery. To add to this it is only five minutes to Omaha Beach and we will pack you a delicious picnic to take with you for your photoshoot.

Plume is set in the rolling hills of Matakana, providing a glorious and intimate setting for your special day. Surrounded by the rustic vines of the local wineries, a secluded spot where you will enjoy the luxurious space and essence of the New Zealand landscape. Only 50 minutes from New Zealand’s premier city, Auckland wedding venues are unmatched by Plumes spectacular setting for couples taking that next step in their journey together. Your day will benefit from the special atmosphere we have created. Plume is a modern character restaurant with views over the rolling valleys below, providing the perfect backdrop for a day you will remember for the rest of your life.