A Waiheke winery with Hauraki Gulf views, a bistro for 120 and a five-bedroom villa, a short walk from the ferry.
The Setting
Cable Bay Vineyards is at 12 Nick Johnstone Drive in Oneroa on Waiheke Island, a short walk from the Matiatia ferry, which crosses from downtown Auckland in about 40 minutes. For guests that makes arrival unusually easy, with no long taxi ride across the island.
The estate is a working winery with ocean views, wide lawns and several places to eat, including The Verandah, the Bistro and private dining rooms. The cellar door pours wines from both Waiheke and the Awatere Valley, with daily tastings from 11am to 5pm that include a guided tour of the vines and winemaking. Around it, Waiheke has more than 50 wineries and 25 beaches.
The day itself
Vows can be said outdoors with the Hauraki Gulf behind you, before guests move inside for dinner. The Bistro, designed by Fearon Hay, takes 80 to 120 guests with banquet tables, space for canapés and room for dancing, and is available for exclusive hire. The Motukaha Room holds up to 36 with its own balcony, and the Wine Library up to 16 above the barrel room, ideal for a rehearsal dinner. The whole venue can be hired for larger celebrations. Ask the Events Team about ceremony spots, wet weather plans, legal ceremonies for UK couples and the music curfew.
Where your guests stay
Cable Bay has two places to stay on the estate. The villa has five bedrooms, a pool and views over Matiatia Bay among gardens, olive groves and vines, and the guest house in Church Bay is a one-bedroom hideaway for the couple. The Events Team can plan on-site rooms for the couple and their families. For a bigger guest list, ask which accommodation nearby they recommend, and Oneroa, the island's largest village, is close. The Verandah opens from midday and stays open late on Fridays and Saturdays, which makes an easy first meal on arrival day.
Book the Wine Library above the barrel room for a rehearsal dinner of up to 16 the night before, then save the Bistro for the wedding itself.
Questions couples ask about Cable Bay Vineyards
How do guests get to Cable Bay Vineyards?
Take the ferry from downtown Auckland to Matiatia, about 40 minutes, then walk a short way to the winery. Ask the team about transfers for older guests.
How many guests can Cable Bay host?
The Bistro takes 80 to 120. The venue tells us it can host up to 150 guests, and the whole venue can be hired.
Can we hire Cable Bay exclusively?
The Bistro is available for exclusive hire, and the whole venue can be booked for bigger weddings.
Can guests stay on site?
Yes. There is a five-bedroom villa with a pool and a one-bedroom guest house. Ask the team how many they sleep.
Is the ceremony legally binding?
The venue does not publish this. Ask the team how legal ceremonies work in New Zealand for UK couples.
Facts checked against the winery's own website, events and stay pages, and Auckland's tourist board. Ceremony details are confirmed by the venue for each wedding.
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