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Castaways Resort is a resort destination wedding venue in Waiuku, New Zealand, hosting 120 at dinner.

Castaways Resort

WaiukuAuckland, New Zealand

Castaways Resort sits on the coast at Waiuku, south-west of Auckland, with beach access, sea views and gardens for an outdoor ceremony and an indoor option if the weather turns.

Guests
120 at dinner
Ceremony
Outdoor ceremonies
Getting there
AKL

About the venue

Castaways Resort sits on the coast at Waiuku, south-west of Auckland, with beach access, sea views and gardens for an outdoor ceremony and an indoor option if the weather turns.

The resort seats up to 80 for a ceremony and 120 for a seated dinner, with a minimum of 40 guests, and in-house catering that can cover no gluten added, vegetarian and dairy free requests.

On-site accommodation sleeps 80 across chalets, villas, studios and standard rooms, so guests can stay after the music stops at the 11:30 pm noise curfew.

An on-site coordinator, a bar, dance space and parking are all part of the setup, and the nearest airport is Auckland (AKL).

  • Seats 80 for a ceremony and 120 for a seated dinner, with a 40-guest minimum
  • On-site accommodation sleeps 80, from studios and king rooms to three-bedroom villas for up to six
  • Beach access, sea views and gardens, with an indoor backup space for the ceremony
  • In-house catering with no gluten added, vegetarian and dairy free options

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Capacity, rooms and facilities

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Capacity

Seated dinner
120 guests
Ceremony, seated
80 guests
Smallest party taken
40 guests

Staying over

Sleeps
80 guests
Room types
9 listed

House rules

Music until
11:30 pm
Pets
No
Children
Yes

The wedding season

  1. January: best
  2. February: best
  3. March: best
  4. April: best
  5. May: good
  6. June: good
  7. July: good
  8. August: good
  9. September: good
  10. October: good
  11. November: best
  12. December: best
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Getting there

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Nearest airport
AKL
Parking
Yes
Step-free access
Yes
Phone
09 236 5041
Answered by the venue in local hours.

Reviews of Castaways Resort

“A Perfect Silver Wedding Anniversary Celebration at Castaway Resort We recently celebrated our Silver Wedding Anniversary at Castaway Resort, and it was truly an unforgettable experience.”

Mitch OliverRead the whole review on Google

4out of 5, from 552 Google reviews

Questions about the venue

Where a number is our estimate, we say so.

How many guests can Castaways Resort host?
Up to 80 seated for the ceremony and 120 for a seated dinner. There is a minimum of 40 guests.
Can our guests stay on site?
Yes, the resort sleeps 80. Room types include Standard Rooms, King Rooms and Studios for two, Two Bedroom Chalets, Two Bedroom Deluxe Chalets and Two Bedroom Villas for four, a One Bedroom Villa for two, and a Three Bedroom Villa for up to six.
Can we marry outdoors?
Yes. Outdoor ceremonies are available in the grounds, which include gardens, beach access and sea views, and there is an indoor backup space as well as an indoor reception option.
What time does the music have to stop?
The noise curfew is 11:30 pm.
What is included in the price?
Pricing is per head in NZD and includes furniture. Drinks are not included. Catering is handled in-house and there is a bar on site.

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