Venue Hire

Host Your Special Event at the Whangamatā Surf Life Saving Club

Welcome to the Whangamatā Surf Life Saving Club — a relaxed yet stunning beachfront venue where meaningful celebrations come together with spectacular coastal views. Whether you’re planning a wedding, corporate gathering, or a special milestone, our venue offers a unique Whangamatā setting to make your event one to remember.

Located right on the sands of Whangamatā Beach, our club provides:

Flexible Event Spaces

Choose to hire the full venue or select spaces to suit your guest numbers and the style of your event.

Well-Equipped Facilities

We offer a large, non-commercial kitchen for your chosen caterers to prepare and serve food. While we don’t provide catering ourselves, our facilities make it easy to bring your vision to life.

Licensed Bar Service

Our fully licensed bar service is available for events where alcohol is served, complete with professional bar staff.
From beachfront weddings and family celebrations to corporate events and community gatherings, the Whangamatā Surf Life Saving Club offers an unforgettable location — with the added bonus that your event supports a great local cause.

Get in Touch

To request a booking please complete the Venue Hire Enquiry Form and we will be in touch.  

Please take a moment to review our Frequently Asked Questions for helpful details when planning your event.  

Venue Hire Enquiry Form

Venue Hire Enquiry Form

Contact Details

Billing Contact Details

This booking is not confirmed until the bond has been paid and you have received written confirmation from the club.

Booking Details

Please tell us the dates you are interested in booking and the facilities you require.

  • Kitchen
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchen
  • Lifeguard Lounge
  • Lifeguard Lounge
  • The Hall
  • The Hall
  • Accommodation Block
  • Board Room
  • Board Room
  • Bar
  • Bar
  • Annex

Please Note:

  • Venue viewings are by appointment only.
  • BYO alcohol is not permitted.
  • Bar service must be booked at least four weeks in advance to allow time for licensing.
  • Events with a bar service must also include substantial catering (e.g. a sit-down meal or full buffet).
  • The venue is not available for birthday parties, hen parties, or stag parties.
  • Venue hire is not available over the Christmas and New Year period.

A Community Facility

In November 2026, local iwi Ngāti Pū blessed the opening of our newly renovated Whangamatā Surf Life Saving Club and gifted the name Hinemua to the main building. A chieftess of Hauturu (Clark Island), it is said that she swam the length of the bay to flee an invading tribe, carrying her baby in her arms. Locals can now whakapapa directly to that child and are involved in restoring the environment, stories, and mana around the local shoreline and islands. You can find out more about their restoration work here. Whangamatā Dune Protection Society • Coastal Restoration Trust of New Zealand

Giving Back to the Community

The Whangamatā Surf Life Saving Club is a volunteer-based, not-for-profit charitable organisation. All funds raised through venue hire are reinvested directly into beach safety and surf lifesaving patrols at Whangamatā Beach — helping keep our community and visitors safe.