The Venue

Bridgewater Country Estate is a tranquil 16 acre haven situated in the middle of the tourist loop that runs from Auckland through the Kumeu wine district and back down through the rolling pastures of Albany. Bridgewater is a leisurely 35 minutes drive from central city Auckland.

The hidden ceremony spot in our lush native forest will leave your guests with an unforgettable experience as they wide their way through the kiwi bush walk to open up to a magically ceremony area

The elevated, sun-drenched terrace has the most magnificent panoramic views.  Overlooking  a cute chapel, and beautiful manicured gardens, it will take your breath away.

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Testimonials

Bridgewater Country Estate was the perfect location for our wedding and reception. It was so beautiful. Tracey and Justin made us feel completely at...

Where to stay

Bridgewater Country Estate has onsite a dedicated stylish chalet accommodation for the Bride and Groom or Event Organiser.

For other guests there are a number of Bed and Breakfast options in the area.  Please click below to view some options.

Accommodation

Catering

We are fortunate at Bridgewater to partner with internationally trained chef Rene of Maarte Catering.  Rene is passionate about delivering great food. He has been with Bridgewater since 2013 and continues to deliver outstanding food for our clients.

Rene has prepared many different cuisines throughout the world, from Europe to South America, and the South Pacific, which allows our menu flexibility if required. We offer many different style menu options, and are happy to discuss any specific requirements you may have. All our food is prepared and cooked onsite.

Sample Menu

NOTES FROM THE GUESTBOOK

We recently had our forest wedding at this venue, and it was an unforgettable experience. The moment we first saw the venue, we were captivated by its spectacular beauty, even on a gloomy, rainy day. Both my wife and I instantly fell in love with the place.

The venue is spacious, clean, and exudes a refreshing, open atmosphere. There were plenty of picturesque spots for photoshoots, and even our drone footage turned out beautifully. Our 80 guests had a fantastic time - no one felt bored, and everyone was impressed with the setting and the service.

The venue team made the setup incredibly easy, helping with tables, drinks, and food, which saved us a lot of preparation time while we handled other details. We chose a buffet for dinner, and it was delicious and absolutely satisfying - our guests were pleased with both the portions and the quality of the food.

A special thank you to Justin, Tracey, and the entire staff for their outstanding support. They played a big role in making our wedding perfect. We highly recommend this venue for anyone looking for an exceptional wedding location!

— Hanna and Gihoon —

TESTIMONIALS