Venue Hire
Host Your Next Event at Wakatere
Located on the waterfront, Wakatere offers more than just sailing. We make our club hall available for hire to the wider community. Availability is seasonal and dependent on our sailing programme but don't fret, we're more than happy to work with you to make it happen!
Our club hall is the ideal venue for a wide range of events, including special celebrations, reunions, memorial services, and business meetings. It can accommodate up to 120 guests and boasts a picturesque view of Rangitoto framed by large pohutukawa trees. Our amazing beachfront location adds a special touch to any occasion.
Here at Wakatere, we're all about keeping things easy breezy. That's why we're one of the few self-catering venues in Auckland. So feel free to bring your own goodies and keep those expenses in check!
Venue Hire Info
Building
Large main hall with polished wooden floors
Historic sailing club memorabilia - trophies, half models, honour boards
Large deck along the entire front & side of the building facing the beach
Bifold doors and windows to the deck
Immediate access to the beach via a concrete ramp
Seating for up to 120 people (tables & chairs onsite)
Modern kitchen, stainless steel countertops
Commercial dishwasher
Instant hot water
Microwave
Gas oven and cooktop
Separate food & drink service area onto the deck
Commercial roller blind to screen the kitchen to keep it private and quiet
Wall mounted TV, Wifi, microphone & other AV equipment
Wall heaters
Lined curtains on west wall windows
Sheer blinds on the north and east windows
Catering
Wakatere Boating Club is self-catering, one of the few. Save on expenses with BYO alcohol & have full control of catering requirements.
Large stainless steel topped kitchen counter area
Large commercial glass-fronted fridges
Commercial dishwasher
Instant hot water
Microwave
Gas oven and cooktop
Separate food & drink service area onto the deck
Open under bench shelving for catering trays & supplies
Commercial roller blind to screen the kitchen to keep it private and quiet
Access
By car Devonport is accessible via both the Northern and Southern motorways. Take the Esmonde Rd exit and follow the signs to Devonport, then Narrow Neck Beach.
Free public car park directly across the road for vehicles and charter buses at Woodall Park
Pedestrian crossing
Disabled access ramp
Disabled bathroom
Disabled parking
All buses in and out of Devonport (from the Devonport ferry terminal to Takapuna bus depot) pass the club with a bus stop at Narrow Neck
Local buses meet most of the Devonport daytime ferry services
Floor Plan
For a floor plan and info on tables & chairs click here
FAQsÂ
Drop a line to our Venue Hire Manager to check if your dream date is free and schedule a grand tour!
The venue's capacity is capped at 120, including caterers, musicians, paparazzi, and the like. And just a heads up, we're a volunteer-run club, so please bear with us if we're a tad slow in getting back to you.
Rates on request.
Sorry we do not host teenage or 21st parties
Hall for Rent: Perfect for Filming, Fashion, or TV Commercials
With its scenic location, our hall is an ideal setting for filming fashion shoots, TV commercials or the next big blockbuster. Booking the hall as a weekday site base will keep you out of inclement weather, with kitchen and bathroom included.
Get in touch!
Note that permission from Auckland Council's ATEED is required for filming in public spaces.
In the event of clashes with pre-existing Wakatere sailing or venue hire, especially funerals, weddings or regattas, the organisers of all events in our immediate area (including TV and filming) must consult with Wakatere about planned operations prior to the activity.
