Weddings & Events

A Unique Setting for an Intimate Wedding or Special Event

Set in the heart of Waikino, Riverstone Acres offers a truly special environment for your private event and photographic narrative.

Surrounded by native bush, rolling farmland, and the peaceful Waitawheta River, this active farm property provides a relaxed, natural setting where you can create a day that is completely your own.

Our ability to host can range from intimate elopements of just a handful of close friends and family to larger celebrations, comfortably able to accommodate up to 100 guests, including on-site parking and undercover reception in our very tidy, newly refurbished, rustic barn.

Ceremonies can be held inside the barn or outdoors (marquee optional) on the elevated hill overlooking the farm and surrounding bush – a stunning, natural 360 degree backdrop for the exchange of vows.

The Experience

Exchange vows on a hilltop with sweeping views across farmland and native bush, with cattle, sheep and horses grazing the surrounding paddocks. 

This peaceful and simple backdrop provides the unforgettable setting for your ceremony. From there, celebrations can continue with your guests in our adjacent rustic barn for a relaxed, environment while capturing stunning photos across a variety of natural backdrops, including landscaped floral gardens. 

The property offers complete privacy and flexibility, allowing you to design your day without the constraints of a traditional venue. 

Options

We offer flexible options designed to give you access to selected areas of the property, allowing you to create a unique event while respecting the working nature of Riverstone Acres.

Elopement (Up to 10 guests)

Perfect for couples wanting a relaxed, meaningful experience.

From $2,800

Reception (Up to 100 guests)

Ideal for a larger, personalised wedding or celebration.

From $5,000

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A Blank Canvas Venue

Riverstone Acres offers a blank canvas, DIY-style venue, allowing you to bring your vision to life in a truly unique setting.

Clients are responsible for organising and supplying all event requirements, including:

  • Tables, chairs, styling and appropriate Marquee if desired
  • Catering (e.g. food trucks or external vendors, chillers)
  • Toilet facilities (depending on guest numbers, port-o-loo hire)
  • Equipment, lighting, and setup

We do not provide event coordination, hire equipment, or catering services.

This approach gives you complete flexibility to design your wedding or event exactly how you envision it.

Stay & Celebrate

All weddings and events at Riverstone Acres are booked in conjunction with on-site accommodation.

Our two bedroom restored Wool Shed accommodation is a rustic, non-commercial space, and as such is an ideal base for small gatherings, Bridal party dressing and prepping, Honeymoon overnight. 

The Wool Shed offers a relaxed, boutique stay, perfect for getting ready, unwinding after your event, and making the most of your time on the property and is included in both the elopement and reception pricing.

Plan Your Wedding or Event

We’d love to hear about what you’re planning and happy provide appropriate recommendations to make your vision a reality.

Whether you're organising a wedding, elopement, or special event, Riverstone Acres offers a unique setting to bring it all together.

Frequently Asked Questions

No, Riverstone Acres is a DIY-style venue. You will need to organise all furniture, catering, and suppliers.

Yes, all weddings and events include the use of our on-site two bedroom accommodation.

We can accommodate events of up to 100 guests. 

Yes, you have full flexibility to bring in your own suppliers, including food trucks, stylists, and hire companies.

Yes, for chillers, lighting, sound systems

Sorry that is not possible for reasons of Health and Safety of guests and livestock

Yes on site parking for up to 50 vehicles; 4×4 recommended for off track location shoots of the principal party

Non-refundable 50% deposit to confirm booking. Property must be visited in-person prior to accepting the booking.
Balance due 30 days prior to move-in date

Yes, $300 payable with final balance due and refunded after event is completed in broom swept condition, on-time.

Ceremony locations and time to be determined with client at time of booking and seasonal availability.

Riverstone Acres is a working farm and private residence. Access is provided to designated event and photo areas only, which are carefully selected to give you the best experience while maintaining the day-to-day operations of the property as well as with respect to seasonal accessibility. The property is ideally conducive to daytime scheduling.