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Akaroa's Largest Event & Conference Venue
Ōnuku Marae Available For Functions Of All Types
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View similar spaces389 Ōnuku Road, RD1
Akaroa - Banks Peninsula
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389 Ōnuku Road, RD1
Akaroa - Banks Peninsula
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Description
Description
Ōnuku Marae offers a stunning carved Whare Tīpuna (ancestral home), a new and contemporary Whare Kai (dining room), and beautiful original church and lush peaceful grounds.
Ōnuku Marae is five kilometres from the township of Akaroa and an 80 minute drive from Christchurch. As one of the largest event, conference and accommodation facilities on Banks Peninsula, we create unique cultural experiences with all the comforts and hospitality of a modern venue. Our venues include:
Karaweko – Whare Tipuna (Ancestral House)
Seating capacity: 100 people
Sleeping capacity (Noho marae): 75 people maximum
Amīria Puhirere - Wharekai (Dining Room)
Opened in 2016, the wharekai includes a large commercial kitchen, dining space with capacity for up to 250 people (seated), up to 350 (standing), a conference facility and 2 breakout meeting rooms. The wharekai can also be divided into smaller spaces for small groups.
Seating capacity - Theatre: Up to 250 people
Seating capacity - Banquet: Up to 200 people
Standing capacity - Cocktail: Up to 350 people
Break out room 1: Up to 15 people
Break out room 2: Up to 30 people
Whare Karakia o Ōnuku (Ōnuku Church)
Across the road from the marae, stands the red and white historic Whare Karakia o Ōnuku (Ōnuku church). The foundation stone for the whare karakia was laid in 1876 and the building officially opened in 1878 as the first non-denominational church in New Zealand. The opening was attended by many including Māori from iwi all over New Zealand. Intended as a place of worship for Māori and Pākehā, the church drew the two communities together.
Seating: 30 people
Set in the beautiful scenic landscape away from the hustle and bustle of the city, Ōnuku is the perfect venue for your next hui, function, wedding or conference. Our facilities include:
- AV integrated including data projector, sound (internal and external), large screen, TV and microphones
- Whiteboard, flip chart
- WIFI, internet and teleconferencing (ZOOM)
- On-site Defibrillator
- Plenty of off-street car parking
Contact us today to discuss your function.