Social Events - Akarana Event Centre

Celebrate Life’s Moments at Akarana

Host your next social event at Akarana

From milestone birthdays and engagements to Saturday socials and special celebrations, Akarana is Auckland’s premier waterfront venue for bringing people together. With versatile spaces, tailored catering, and a dedicated events team managing every detail, you can relax and enjoy an unforgettable occasion with your guests.

Social Celebrations at Akarana

Christmas Parties

Celebrate the festive season at Akarana’s waterfront venue overlooking the Waitematā Harbour. Perfect for corporate Christmas parties and end-of-year celebrations, our Christmas packages cater for groups of 20–200 guests, with all-inclusive options from $115 per person. Enjoy relaxed coastal dining with your choice of a Gather & Graze experience or a Festive Buffet, designed for effortless hosting while our team takes care of everything. With flexible spaces across our RAYC Lounge and Rangitoto Rooms (or combined for larger events), we can tailor the layout to suit your celebration. Whether you’re planning a lively team party or a more relaxed end-of-year gathering, we’ll ensure it runs seamlessly from start to finish so you can focus on celebrating. Get in touch with our team to check availability and secure your Christmas date.

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Kids Birthday Parties

Make your child’s special day easy, fun, and memorable in Akarana’s Joyce Fisher Room. Designed with simplicity and celebration in mind, this package offers a stress-free way to host family and friends in a welcoming waterfront setting. With complimentary room hire and a minimum food and beverage spend, you can focus on the fun while we take care of the setup and flow. It’s a relaxed, joyful space for creating birthday memories without the hassle. Speak to our team to secure your date and start planning a birthday to remember.

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Saturday Social

Turn your Saturday night into a celebration to remember at Akarana’s waterfront venue. Perfect for milestone birthdays and relaxed gatherings with friends and whānau, this package is designed for effortless hosting in our RAYC Lounge and Rangitoto Rooms (or combined for larger celebrations). Enjoy the ease of complimentary room hire on Saturday evenings, with a minimum food and beverage spend to keep things simple and flexible. Whether you’re planning a lively night of dancing or a more relaxed social gathering, our team will ensure everything flows seamlessly so you can focus on celebrating. Get in touch with our team to check availability and start planning your Saturday celebration.

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Bespoke event packages

Our dedicated events team will work with you to tailor a custom package for your function at our stylish seaside venue. You can even make your event even more memorable with a sailing or waka ama experience.

State-of-the-art facilities

All of our event spaces have been built with the specific needs of corporate occasions, family celebrations and large-scale sports events in mind. Combine that with our professional service, and of course, those views, and you’ve got the formula for a winning event.

Events for everyone

We welcome everyone to come and enjoy our spectacular spaces. Enquire now to discuss discounted rates for schools, clubs and community groups. Plus, when you book your event with us, you’re also supporting the Akarana Marine Sports Charitable Trust to make the ocean accessible for generations to come.

Ready to plan your next event?

Get in touch now for a chat about what we offer and how we can help you plan an event to remember.