Inspire Success with Corporate Events at Markovina
Plan your next corporate event or seminar at Markovina Vineyard Estate, a unique venue just 20 minutes from Auckland’s CBD. A flexible function room accommodates medium to large groups with breakout spaces. Guests can unwind in the expansive gardens and covered courtyards during breaks. After formalities, transform the space for a relaxed end-of-day event.
Enjoy exclusive venue booking, intimate or large open spaces, and key amenities like a PA system, cordless microphones, and TV screens. and ample onsite parking—all included at no extra charge.
A Unique Space For Your Next Event
Standing as a unique corporate events venue, this location offers expansive gardens and exceptional facilities. Whether you’re organising a team-building day, awards dinner, conference, or seminar, the venue presents a unique and remarkable setting for a successful corporate gathering.
The expansive gardens serve as a picturesque backdrop, establishing a refreshing and vibrant atmosphere that sets the stage for a truly memorable event. Beyond its aesthetic appeal, there are versatile outdoor and indoor options, ensuring seamless planning and execution, regardless of unpredictable weather conditions.
What makes this venue truly unique is the ability to offer something distinctly different for your occasion. The thoughtfully designed spaces collectively create an ambiance that not only inspires creativity and fosters collaboration but also leaves a lasting impression on your attendees.
Year End Functions
Experience something distinctly different at Markovina Estate, with versatile dining areas: the Fireplace Area for 100 guests and the Main Reception Room for 200, or combine both for 300 guests.
Booking includes exclusive access to the 10-acre property.
Start with canapes and beverages, then dine under vines and vintage lights or in the cosy Fireplace Area. Guests can enjoy views of gardens and pond features while dining. Activities like pétanque, giant Jenga, and cornhole are available, with more options upon request.
Gala Dinners
Dine under the enchanting canopy of vines and vintage lighting, surrounded by acres of space that allow guests to mix and mingle upon arrival. Our large dance floor area is ready for celebration after the formalities, ensuring a memorable and enjoyable evening for all.
Whether you choose to incorporate a themed setting or simply want an opportunity for guests to relish each other’s company with exceptional food and hospitality, Markovina Estate provides an unparalleled atmosphere that elevates your conference dinner into an extraordinary event.
Meetings & Conference Venue
Located 20 minutes from Auckland’s CBD, Markovina Estate provides a unique setting for seminars and conferences. Bookings include exclusive access to the property with a flexible function room that accommodates medium to large groups with breakout spaces. Guests can explore expansive gardens and covered courtyards during breaks.
After formalities, the space can be transformed for a relaxed, festive end-of-day event. With versatile outdoor and wet weather options, Markovina Estate ensures seamless planning and execution. Secure your booking now and make your next corporate event truly exceptional.
Team Building
If you're seeking an ideal retreat to help your team bond, the expansive gardens offer the perfect solution with ample space both indoors and outdoors. You have the freedom to design the day's itinerary while all the hospitality is handled for you.
Successful team-building events focus on communication, collaboration, and participation, all aimed at creating a more cohesive team. Assistance is provided in coordinating and executing your chosen activities throughout the day, ensuring your employees enjoy the experience while enhancing their interpersonal work skills.
More than just an event space is offered. When you hire the venue, the inclusive package provides numerous amenities at no additional cost, including:
PA Sound System: garden, surround, and dancing speakers
Cordless Microphones: two cordless microphones available
LED Screens: three 65-inch LED screens for your use
Table Settings: a selection of vases available for your use
Staffing: event staff provided as part of our package
Kind Words
"Thank you very much for providing a wonderful evening for our staff.
We had a blast, and I am sure we will see you again soon."
National Business Review
Staff Functions
In the lead up to Christmas, Markovina Vineyard Estate have some great options for your staff Christmas Function whether you have an intimate group or larger company. Our Christmas party packages include everything you need for a great event. Stunning venue, great food, inclusive beverage package and a DJ to ensure that your guests can party the night away.
Packages & Pricing
A range of options is offered, and customised pricing will be provided based on the number of expected guests and the style of event. Pricing varies depending on the number of guests booked and the selected date.
There is a minimum spend requirement, which includes venue hire, food, and beverages. Beverage packages are available, or you can set up a bar tab or have a cash bar available for your guests.
Themed Events
The venue offers themed events starting with the Dine & Dance package, which includes venue hire, a delicious meal, a beverage package, and a DJ.
Adding a theme is easy, with options to choose from curated themes, work with a recommended theming company, or use your own suppliers. The dedicated team ensures a seamless and memorable experience, whether you utilise the breathtaking gardens or flexible indoor spaces.
Conveniently located just 20 minutes from Auckland’s CBD, Markovina Estate is your partner in creating extraordinary events.
Food is key to a great event
Taste the difference, experience exceptional dining at Markovina Estate with options like full plated meals, buffets, or shared platters. For a relaxed atmosphere, choose from the canapés menu.
Beverage packages feature wine, beer, and non-alcoholic drinks. Menus cater to gluten-free, dairy-free, and vegetarian guests, with other dietary needs accommodated.
Frequently Asked Questions
Corporate Events
What is the best size event at your venue?
This depends on the style of event you are after. We can cater for conferences of around 200 seated at tables or approximately 300 seated theatre style.
We have our Indoor Fireplace Area which can be more intimate for smaller groups, or our large main reception room which can open up to accommodate large numbers.
Is the hire of your venue exclusive for our event?
For conference dinners we find they work best as an exclusive event. This is an important factor in booking our venue exclusively if dependent on the date and guest numbers you are looking at.
We also host combined events on selected dates. This allows for smaller groups to benefit from the atmosphere of a larger event. These are usually for our Dine & Dance, Medieval Feast and Boogie Nights events. Other themed events are usually opened for exclusive events.
What breakout areas do you have?
We have two main events spaces at our venue, so when breaking out you can split your groups into these two areas so you can spread out, or make use of our multiple garden areas around our property.
What sound system does the venue have?
We have a top of the line sound system at Markovina. Our venue is vast and offers multiple garden locations, a key focus to us is ensuring that regardless of the location our guests are enjoying the estate we want the music experience to be stunning. There are speakers in each garden area and they have individual digital control and the ability to connect at each garden location both hard wired (for DJ’s & live music) and wireless if groups opt to use their own device.
We have two handheld wireless microphones that are able to be used by your host, MC, DJ, etc. They are powered through to all of our garden locations and indoor speakers so make it easy for everyone to hear any photo calling or importance announcement.
Can small companies book into your themed events?
Yes, selected dates are opened for combined themed events, usually for Dine & Dance, Medieval Feast, and Boogie Nights. Other themed events are typically available for exclusive bookings.
Markovina Vineyard Estate is a distinguished premier wedding and event venue, ideally located in the scenic heart of Kumeu, Auckland.
Contact Us
Phone: (09) 4128608
84 Old Railway Road, Kumeū, Auckland 0892, New Zealand
