A Waiheke Island vineyard of handmade mudbrick buildings and Hauraki Gulf views, a short ferry ride from Auckland.
The Setting
Mudbrick is at 126 Church Bay Road in Oneroa on Waiheke Island, and the ferry from downtown Auckland takes about 35 to 40 minutes. That is a big plus for UK couples, because guests can fly into Auckland and be on the island the same day.
Founded by Robyn and Nick Jones, the vineyard and its restaurants sit on a ridge looking over the Hauraki Gulf, with handcrafted mudbrick buildings and mature gardens. Waiheke itself has more than 50 wineries, 25 beaches and a warm, dry microclimate, and Oneroa, the island's largest village, has bars, galleries and boutiques. The team has years of experience hosting weddings and sends a wedding pack on request.
The day itself
Mudbrick describes its wedding dinners as a culinary experience from chefs it calls internationally acclaimed, and the flagship restaurant is listed by the venue as Michelin starred. There is also The Archive, a modern bistro, and a rooftop bar. Food and wine lead the day here, from the Chardonnay to Velvet, the trophy-winning Cabernet blend.
The venue tells us it hosts up to 120 guests. Ceremony spaces are not published online, so ask the team where the ceremony takes place, whether the restaurant can be taken exclusively, legal ceremonies for UK couples and the music curfew. Request the wedding pack, and ask about wet weather plans.
Where your guests stay
Two places to stay sit on the vineyard itself. The Lodge has two bedrooms for four with views over the Hauraki Gulf, and Luxury Cottages among the vines sleep two each. Off site, Mudbrick also lets The Owner's Retreat in eastern Waiheke, sleeping eight, plus Circular Bay, Marmalade Cottage, Vintage Cottage and The Settlers Hut, which sleep four to six. Between events guests can join a tasting led by the cellar masters, take a self-guided walk through the vines, or head to Onetangi, the island's longest beach. Auckland has the international airport, so allow time for the ferry connection.
Put the couple in The Lodge on the vineyard and the wedding party in Luxury Cottages among the vines, so the closest people wake up steps from the celebration.
Questions couples ask about Mudbrick Vineyard & Restaurant
How do guests get to Mudbrick?
By ferry from downtown Auckland, about 35 to 40 minutes. Ask the team about getting from the ferry to the venue.
Does Mudbrick host weddings?
Yes. The team hosts weddings regularly and sends a wedding pack on request.
How many guests can Mudbrick host?
The venue tells us up to 120 guests. Ask the team which spaces suit your numbers.
Can guests stay at Mudbrick?
Yes. The Lodge and Luxury Cottages are on the vineyard, and five more properties are on the island. Ask the team about holding them.
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 venue's own website, weddings, stay and vineyard pages, and Auckland's tourist board. Ceremony details and capacities are confirmed by the venue for each wedding.
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