Testimonials
Reviews
Hayley & Phil
Just wanted to say a HUGE thank you to you and the team for making our day so wonderful. The food was incredible (a lot of compliments from the guests, so many thanks to the chef), the set up looked beautiful and the reception ran so smoothly.
The gin mix also went down a real treat! So again just a massive thanks for all your and the team’s hard work!
Caroline & Sam
We just wanted to say a huge thank you to you, Aaron, Cherie, and the rest of the team for everything you did to help make our wedding day so special. We really appreciated all that you did to help us have the day we wanted.
We really couldn’t have asked for a better day; it was amazing from start to finish.
You made it such an easy and stress-free experience every step of the way, from planning our day through to the finishing touches. The ceremony space was beautiful, guests had great fun on the canapes lawn, the reception space worked perfectly for dinner and dancing and the scenery is just stunning.
Being able to use the bridal suite to get ready, and also staying there for our wedding night was brilliant, and the room had everything we needed for bride and bridesmaids to get ready. Our hair and make up artists even commented on how great the set up was, the mirrors and lighting making it so easy for them.
Aaron & Stacey
In the lead up to our wedding, Rochelle was fantastic.
Her calm nature certainly put our minds at ease. We knew we were in good hands.
On the day, everything ran smoothly. All staff were great and who could go past the location, views and feel of this gorgeous venue.
Everything was exactly how we wanted it to be.
Kim Hickey
Thank you with the biggest gratitude for the most incredible effort you and all of your staff went to to make Jono and Jordan’s wedding the most fabulous celebration. Nobody could fault anything in anyway, everything was of such a high standard where do I start!
Your venue was to perfection, the beautiful table settings, comfortable chairs, lighting, layout which all worked beautifully and then the food! Wow it was so so tasty every dish, the meats tender and tasty, canapés perfect and the alcohol and drinks all catered for everyone’s needs. All of your staff were so helpful, friendly and accommodating.
Everyone loved the wedding in every way and so complimentary of the function you put on. Thank you again, you made everything incredibly special with all of your efforts for a most very special day for all of us and everyone who was there
Christine Daniel
A beautiful slice of Tuscany in Auckland. Rochelle ad Aaron have gone above and beyond to make each event I’ve attended here personalized and decadent. The sunsets over the vines are just divine, and make for the perfect golden hour pics.
Kerry Sorensen-Tryer
Turanga Creek is a very well run venue with amazing owners. I know Rochelle through celebrant work and she never fails to go over and above in her service! She is incredibly dedicated and it’s clear to see Turanga creek flourishing under her leadership! Anyone considering using this venue can rest assured you will be well liked after, spoilt for a wonderful spaces, great food and great all round service.
Andrew Berry
Had my 50th birthday at Turanga Creek – what an amazing venue. Location was great and the room setup was exactly what we were looking for. Staff and food were excellent and the service/wait staff were very good also. Thanks for making it such a good night.
Heather Tosh
Just had to say how amazing this place was for a wedding. Aaron and Rochelle were super helpful and it meant so much to myself and the bride and groom as it relieved so much stress.
It was my first time being an MC and they were able to explain the process of dinner and connect on the time schedule. I was introduced to the DJ and they made an effort to help with the entrance of the bride and groom. The venue was superb. It was surrounded by beautiful farms and vineyards. I wish I took photos because the reception was decorated so lovely with a rustic country aesthetic, that included bulbed lighting and tea light candles. While guest enjoyed the array of lawn games and outdoor bar area. The bride and groom had multiple places to take photos. The bride and groom kept explaining how lovely the venue was and how it was the perfect night for them. So thanks so so much Turanga Creek staff!
Rebecca Foy
I have attended lunch and a birthday party, stayed in the accommodation pod, and am looking forward to the upcoming Hospice concert in a few weeks. The staff are amazing, including the chef, bar staff, front of house, and managers. I love all the little bits of attention to detail, including the care taken on the landscaping and gardens, hire props available, the outdoor games, the communication and care to ensure that guests have a great time. Such a welcoming and enjoyable experience each time I have visited.
Iain Stephens
Fantastic long lunch! We all have had such a great day, thank you.
Aaron and his team made us feel so welcome, and the venue is great. The food, wine and staff were outstanding.
Angela and Dominic
I would just like to say thank you to you and your team! It was such an amazing night, the setup was beautiful and you catered to us very well! It was definitely a night to remember! We couldn’t have done it without you.
Sonal & Pete
Pete and I would like to thank you for helping us host an amazing wedding event at your venue. Everything was beautiful, from décor to food and the friendly and warm service from your team. Our guests cannot say enough about how great the night was. Thank you!
Trudi and Mark Stevenson
Rochelle, you and your team’s wedding venue and experience was next level! Dearest Rochelle, we have been in many places where the service is excellent and the standard of the wedding venue is outstanding; however, we must say that your warmth, kindness and the stunning way you and your team have created the ambiance is in a league of its own. Rochelle, you all have created an extraordinary experience. Your warmth Rochelle is that of a genius. We will forever remember our daughter, Frankie and son-in-law’s wedding day. Nothing was too difficult or too small. I think everything was perfect; the food was exquisite, the service sublime and the venue was incredible.
There is this lovely verse in the bible which says, “Love is patient; love is kind…” 1 Corinthians 13:4
We guess the difference is that we felt loved by you. And every little special thing you did and created was done in lone. That is the difference you bring.
Sophie & Bevan
We just wanted to pop through a bug thank you from the both of us for making our day so perfect on Saturday. It was everything we wanted and we were so happy with how everything went. The food was amazing and the team working through the evening was also great. We really appreciate all the effort that went in to making it all go so well! Thank you again.
Kiri & Laura
Just wanted to say a huge thank you for yesterday. It really was just perfect. The service you and your staff provided was seamless and thanks for arranging perfect weather.
Hayley and Phil
Just wanted to say a HUGE thank you to you and the team for making our day so wonderful. The food was incredible (a lot of compliments from the guests, so many thanks to the chef), the set up looked beautiful and the reception ran so smoothly. The gin mix also went down a real treat! So again just a massive thanks for all your and the team’s hard work!
Holly & Josh
Our day was absolutely perfect! From the day we contacted about weddings you were just such a breath of fresh air! Nothing was ever to much to ask!
Yourself and your team were absolutely incredible you all made our day so stress free, the venue was absolutely stunning and you all made sure not only Josh and I were looked after but every single one of our guests! We have had so many people contact us saying how great of a venue Turanga Creek is!
I can’t forget about the food that was just simply amazing and you were all so accommodating to various people’s dietary requirements which everyone really appreciated!
Mr. & Mrs. Robinson
We got married in November 2022 in a wonderful summer wedding amongst the grapevines.
The weather was perfect, the grounds were stunning, and the day couldn’t have been any more perfect.
The team at Turanga Creek made our day run seamlessly.
The food was fantastic, the setup was exactly what we asked for, and the transition from each part of the wedding was flawless.
Overall, highly recommend Turanga Creek as a wedding venue for excellent in-house catering, a stunning venue and a fantastic team running the day.
10/10 Highly recommended.
Ashleigh & Glen
Just wanted to thank you and your team again for all the work that went into making our wedding reception so special. Everyone commented on the beautiful location and how amazing the food was.
Moira & Arthur
Thank you so much for yesterday – it was so much fun and everything went so fantastically. Thank you!!
Everyone commented on the amazing canapés, buffet and how great the venue was. All staff were especially caring and hospitable. Wish we could relive that day again!
Rona Rokeni
Had a wonderful day celebrating our great nieces 1st birthday. The venue, food, and everything that was provided by the awesome team made this day so much more special. Our whole family from the kids to my 80 year mum loved being here. Plenty of play areas for the kids, and total relaxation for us adults 🥂. Thank you to the team for their natural friendliness and wonderful service🙌👏🤗 Totally recommended for aII type of functions. A+++
Danielle Archer
We had our wedding at Turanga Creek and have to say it was amazing. Even in torrential rain the venue was beautiful and the atmosphere was exactly what we hoped for. Our guests raved about the food and the staff on the day were so helpful. Thanks to Rochelle and her team!
The Hemopos
Initial contact experience: Great! I made a phone call as I was down the road and asked to view the venue and Rochelle and Cherie made it happen.
Venue viewing and Booking experience: Great! The venue is beautiful! Once I saw this venue and had a tour my mind was set. It was everything I wanted for our daughters special first birthday and our first year of parenting celebration!! Cherie and Rochelle were always welcoming and very responsive with emails and texts – great communication!
Event: Amazing! Set up was perfect, food was perfect and plentiful. We got lots of great comments from family who shared their feedback about the food served at Turanga! This was a huge worry for me as a Samoan and Māori family, food is always going to be the main part.
Service was great from the whole team! Even family were commenting how lovely the team were and how great the service was.
Bridal room use: beautiful!!! The bridal room is just beautiful- well set up. We used this room to get ready in before our party guests arrived and we’re allowed to store our bags in it too. It was also a great space for feeding babies when they need a quiet calm space.
Everything was exactly how we wanted our event to go. Everything was perfect!
You pay for what you get and I believe we got extra because Rochelle, Cherie and Aaron genuinely care which definitely is mirrored by their team.
Thank you Turanga Creek Team for making our event perfect!!!
Dipika Chandra
We recently attended the Father’s Day lunch at this venue. Great value for money and food was super tasty. We even had left overs to take away. Service was great and wonderful way to spend an afternoon. Highly recommended.
Suzanne Smith
Turanga Creek recently hosted my daughter’s 21st. Rochelle, Aaron, and their staff went above and beyond to ensure the night was a success. The food was delicious and there was plenty of it. The room was set up exactly how we wanted it and the staff were lovely to deal with. Thanks for making it so easy Rochelle.
Amanda Watson
I have been to several events at Turanga Creek and it never fails to impress! From weddings to special birthdays – the venue is always beautifully presented with amazing hosts, great staff and delicious food! I cannot recommend this place enough!
Mariska Meyer
Lovely views, friendly staff, wonderful food
Stacey Cleary
In the lead up to our wedding, Rochelle was fantastic. Her calm nature certainly put our minds at ease. We knew we were in good hands. On the day, everything ran smoothly. All staff were great and who could go past the location, views and feel of this gorgeous venue.
Ashleigh and Glen
Just wanted to thank you and your team again for all the work that went into making our wedding reception so special. Everyone commented on the beautiful location and how amazing the food was.
Moira & Arthur
Thank you so much for yesterday – it was so much fun and everything went so fantastically. Thank you!! Everyone commented on the amazing canapes, buffet and how great the venue was. All staff were especially caring and hospitable. Wish we could relive that day again!
Caroline and Sam
We just wanted to say a huge thank you to you, Aaron, Cherie, and the rest of the team for everything you did to help make our wedding day so special. We really appreciated all that you did to help us have the day we wanted. So many of our guests commented on how great the venue was, from the location and scenery, to how attentive and helpful all the staff were, and particularly how fabulous the food was. The ceviche and mushroom tart canapes in particular got rave reviews! Thank you once again for helping us have an amazing day that created such fantastic memories.
Michael and Rebecca
We are still on a high from last weekend. Your team made the day run so smoothly and everyone had a great time! Just wanted to send a quick message to say thanks again, we will definitely recommend you to anyone getting married or hosting an event. We will also keep an eye out for events on your page!
Gillian Richardson
I just wanted to thank you for such an amazing evening at Peter and Helen’s reception last night. I can’t thank you enough for how your staff looked after us to the amazing food. People were so complimentary on the food and service that they were given, I was delighted that everyone had the most amazing night. The sweet cart was a highlight of the night. Thank you once again you’ve all been wonderful.
