WEDDINGS
Perched above Karitāne Beach, The Longhouse is not simply a venue — it is a place to gather, to breathe, and to begin.
Our historic coastal building and surrounding rural landscape offer a setting that feels both expansive and intimate. Ocean horizons meet long-table dinners. Native grasses frame quiet moments. Time stretches gently across a weekend designed for connection.
We offer The Longhouse on an exclusive dry-hire basis, giving you the freedom to shape your celebration in a way that reflects your story — not a template.
Because we believe in slow living, all wedding packages include two nights’ on-site accommodation for the bridal party. Arrive early. Settle in. Wake to the sea air. Celebrate without rush. Depart with memories that last a lifetime.
Modern couples are choosing immersive, emotionally rich celebrations over performance-driven events. At The Longhouse, your wedding unfolds across time — not just a single day.
This is where presence replaces pressure.
Where meaning replaces spectacle.
Where your beginning feels grounded and real.
PRICE INCLUDES ACCOMMODATION
All of our Wedding Celebration Packages include two night's accommodation at The Longhouse (12 pax maximum occupancy).
Extra nights can be booked as required for a pre-wedding dinner, rehearsal or a post match luncheon.
WHATS INCLUDED
Exclusive access to preferred suppliers that we are able to recommend to you.
We can assist with Venue set up with all tables and chairs.
We can help arrange extra parking and help with logistics
WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED
Catering
Marquees & Equipment Hireage
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ELOPEMENT PACKAGE.
2-8 guests
$4,500 inc GST weekend
$4,250 inc GST weekday
Small indoor/ outdoor wedding set-up & parking included.
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INTIMACY PACKAGE.
9-30 guests
$6,250 inc GST weekend
$5,250 inc GST weekdays
Outdoor ceremony & dinner set-up up to 30 pax. Indoor soft music.
6x parking included. External transport & bathrooms. No marquee or loud music installation possible.
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EXPRESSION PACKAGE.
31-100 guests
$9,250 inc GST weekend
$8,250 inc GST weekdays
Large outdoor ceremony & dinner set-up
Consent for loud music and curfew to 12am.
External marquee, transport, bathrooms, music installation hire on large scale.
GET MARRIED AT THE LONGHOUSE
CeleBrate the Moments. Whether you’re planning your wedding day AS a gRAND AFFAIR, INTIMATE GATHERING, AN ELOPEMENT OR RENEWING YOUR VOWS - WE HAVE THE PERFECT BACKDROP to STYLE YOUR NUPTUALS YOUR WAY.
For Inspiration here is a small selection of some wedding we have hosted at The Longhouse
A HERITAGE COASTAL PROPERTY FOR SLOw, STORY-LED, MULTI- DAY WEDDING CELEBRATIONS
Today’s couples are moving away from performance-driven weddings and toward celebrations rooted in meaning. The focus is no longer on spectacle alone - but on experience, emotional depth and shared presence.
At The Longhouse, your wedding unfolds across time. Guests don’t simply attend - they settle in. They walk the beach. They share long-table meals. They witness the beginning of your next chapter in a setting that feels lived-in and real.
A sample slow-wedding itinery without the Saturday pressure looks like :
Friday:
Arrival + coastal walk + candlelit welcome dinner or rehearsal
Saturday:
Late breakfast
Ocean-side ceremony
Long-table shared plate feast
Firepit evening
Sunday:
Recovery brunch
Slow departure
People we love
We can’t recommend these legends highly enough… Behind the scenes they work diligently to make your special event come off without a hitch. They are seasoned pro’s and we highly recommend their services. They all have a working knowledge of The Longhouse and are experts in their field.