Rakaia Gardens

282 Awaroa School Road 11 RD Rakaia, Canterbury, New Zealand
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About us

Rakaia Gardens is located in Canterbury, New Zealand. The garden is 6 acres - with wide lawn paths linking each area together with rhododendrons, camellias, thousands of annuals, perennials roses and a huge are dedicated to NZ natives surrounding Ted's pond. We have a pontque court which we made for our daughter's wedding and play croquet on the lawn. You are welcome to bring own food & drink in the form of a picnic. Rakaia Gardens is an excellent venue if you are looking to organize a wedding. With a backdrop of the Southern Alps, Rakaia Weddings Gardens is set on the Canterbury Plains, New Zealand.

Venue Details

Total meeting space120 sq. ft.
Guest Rooms-
Standing capacity60
Seating capacity40
Built1990
Renovated-
Venue typeSpecial event venues

Amenities

Facilities

  • Lighting (Bring your own)
  • Space (outdoor)
  • Wheelchair accessible

Alcohol and catering

  • Alcohol (Bring your own)
  • Outside caterers allowed

Meeting rooms

Total meeting space
120 sq. ft.
Meeting rooms
1
Space (outdoor)
261,360 sq. ft.
Standing capacity
60
Seating capacity
40
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Location

Getting Here

Distance from airport 40.39 mi
Parking in the area
Complimentary parking

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