Ascension Wine Estate in Matakana, Auckland City, New Zealand | Apartments | Guest House | Meetings | Functions and Conferences | Conference Centre | Guest Rooms | Boutique Guest House

Unlike other off-site meeting venues, Ascension Wine Estate's unique local partnerships enable you to choose the level of accommodation that best suits your team & budget in Makatana in Auckland, New Zealand. From executive luxury rooms to more modest yet beautifully appointed accommodation, from single to quad-share, we have the solution.

For the organiser this means...

* Just one phone call to Jessica, our Connoisseur of Meetings & Events, to arrange every aspect of your multi-day event at Ascension Wine Estate.
* Absolutely the best rate - guaranteed.
* Complimentary transfers for the short distance.
* One all-inclusive quote and one account, for everything.


Combine the stunning meeting facilities, cuisine, service and ambience at Ascension Wine Estate with the wonderful nearby accommodation and you have the region's most exciting business destination just 32 minutes from Albany, In Makatana, Auckland.

Ascension Wine Estate is North Auckland's premier meeting & conference venue. Whether you're organizing an intimate boardroom meeting for four, conference and banquet for 150, or product launch for 300, we'll make it easy for you and perfect in every respect. And to give you confidence that we will deliver on that promise, here's our "daring to be different" guarantee...

A short drive to a fabulous location at Ascension Wine Estate in Makatana:
Conveniently located in the heart of Matakana Coast Wine Country - only 4km past Warkworth and just 39 minutes from Auckland CBD. Close enough to conserve precious time, but far enough away to ensure guests are relaxed and totally focused on the business at hand.

A state-of-the-art facility
"The Belfry" meeting & function venue at Ascension is stylish and impressive. A visually stunning facility that is peaceful, flexible, functional and comfortable. To make things easy, we've installed the latest audio visual equipment and wireless internet zone. And we've carefully considered other design features such as quality chairs, natural light (with black out capability) and air-conditioning to ensure your guests are comfortable and focused.

The boardroom / private dining room at Ascension Wines' conference venue in Matakana - Whether you have 3 or 300 people attending, we'll make them feel comfortable in a space that's not too big - not too small - but just right.

Award-winning cuisine & wine with gracious service
Using fresh local produce, our menus are both nutritious and memorable for your guests. From plated working lunch to degustation dinner, our team of chefs lavish the same passion and care with the food as our winemaker does with the wine, all served with wine country graciousness.

And if you require further reassurance, our "Oak Grill" restaurant has been awarded the New Zealand Beef & Lamb "Hallmark of Excellence" in 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 and 2009, and we've won four HANZ (Hospitality Association of New Zealand) national "Awards for Excellence" and been a national finalist 12 times. Need we say more?

100% reliability - no surprises
We know you want 100% reliability without any unexpected surprises. So don't hold back! Tell us what you want and we'll ensure your business function runs smoothly with attention to detail in every aspect. Our professional, dedicated and experienced team is here to help bring your plans to fruition in a friendly, efficient manner.

A total solution
Be it transport, accommodation, team-building activities or theming and entertainment, we can arrange as much or as little as you like - but always with a sense of style.

Accommodation
Accommodation is available amongst the vines and olives at Riverside Serviced Apartments, our accommodation partner.