A vast private sporting estate between Taupō and Napier, Poronui offers weddings across three distinct venues — from an elegant homestead lawn to the atmospheric Stables complex — with dedicated event planning, private chef options, and a landscape of rivers, forests and mountains that belongs entirely to you. The venue can accommodate up to 100 guests for your wedding celebration.
Poronui is the kind of property that doesn't quite fit the standard categories. It's a sporting lodge, a private estate, a wild-trout fishing destination, a red stag hunting ground and a wedding venue — all at once, on a property so large it generates its own weather. Situated in the high country between Taupō and Napier, it operates as a world unto itself: guests arrive and the rest of the country simply disappears.
For weddings, the estate offers three distinct settings. Blake House, an elegant homestead accommodating eight, can be hired for celebrations up to 100 guests with a private chef and lawn ceremony space. The Stables complex — a remarkable conversion of original farm buildings around an underground wine cellar and covered dining cabana — suits larger gatherings that want the atmosphere of a working high-country station without sacrificing any comfort. Dedicated planner Claire Hall has orchestrated every kind of celebration the estate has seen, and she is the reason the planning feels like part of the experience.
Enquire about Poronui →What's includedAll meals and house beverages included with Lodge and Blake House accommodation; dedicated event planner
Poronui offers Blake House (up to 100 guests) with its private lawn and homestead, The Stables complex with underground wine cellar and covered cabana, and multiple secluded outdoor ceremony locations across the estate. A Winter Wedding Package for up to 30 guests is also available.
The Lodge accommodates up to 16 guests; Blake House sleeps up to 8; the Safari Camp hosts up to 4. All Lodge and Blake House bookings include all meals and house beverages.
Dedicated event planner Claire Hall coordinates all wedding details from the initial enquiry through to the day itself.
Fly fishing, heli-fishing, red stag and pheasant hunting, horse riding, mountain biking, clay bird shooting, archery, kayaking, cooking classes and spa treatments are all available on the estate.
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