Harbourfront Setting for Unforgettable Celebrations

Private Party Venue in Auckland City

Celebrate on Princes Wharf at The Maritime Room, one of the standout party venues Auckland locals recommend. With harbour views, a central CBD location and polished hospitality, it’s the ideal venue for your private party of any style or size.

Exceptional spaces, systems and service

The Maritime Room is purpose built for large celebrations for up to 400 standing guests, our pillarless rooms adapt to your plan with ease. For smooth party venue hire in Auckland CBD, you’ll have expert coordination, reliable AV and layouts that make mingling simple.

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Food and drink that make the night

Great parties deserve great food. Our kitchen designs menus for canapés, shared plates or plated courses, paired with curated wines and premium bar service. If you are looking for private party venues in Auckland where dining and drinks are part of the experience, you’re in the right place.

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The perfect environment for connection

Set the mood with welcomes and speeches, then move into music, dancing and photography. Lighting, sound and staging are tuned to your vibe, so your private party venue hire feels effortless and personal.

Popular party types we host

Celebrate in style with flexible layouts, premium catering and harbour views. Perfect for 18ths and 21sts, we’re among the 21st birthday venues Auckland loves. Ask about birthday party venue hire and why we’re a favourite for 21st venues Auckland wide.

Set the tone for the big day with polished service, great food and a sparkling backdrop. As one of the top engagement venues Auckland couples trust, we’re an elegant engagement party venue for speeches, mingling and memorable photos.

Make it a night to remember with lighting, staging and space for arrivals, photos and dancing. We’re a standout among school ball venues Auckland students love, and a reliable choice for graduation party venues and ball venues Auckland wide.

Mix, mingle and make it yours with canapés, curated bars and DJ-ready setups. From brand themes to festive nights, we’re a flexible choice for stand-up cocktail events and a polished choice for christmas party venues and work do’s.

Bring everyone together with easy flow, plated or shared menus and a view-filled setting. Ideal for birthdays, anniversaries and multi-generation gatherings, with simple planning and thoughtful touches that suit families comparing graduation venues or private celebration options in Auckland.

Keep delegates close to the CBD with seamless AV, smooth run sheets and hospitality that feels effortless. Perfect for networking, presentations and photos, this is premium hosting for sponsors and teams when graduation venues Auckland style polish is the benchmark.

From 25 to 400, we’ve got you covered

40-240

Seated

60-400

Standing

25-180

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Flexible flow for every kind of party

We configure lounges, high tables, dancefloors and VIP nooks to match your run sheet. Planning a stand-up celebration? See our dedicated page for cocktail parties. Coordinating a team celebration or end-of-year social? Explore our offerings for work functions.

Gala Dinner
Gala Dinner
Up to 180 pax
Cock Tail Event
Cocktail Event with Food stations
Up to 400 pax
Small Cocktail event
Small Cocktail Eventwith Food Stations
40 to 100 pax
Buffet Lunch With Keynote
Buffet Luncheon with Keynote
40 to 180 pax
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Join our delighted hosts

From first dances to final speeches, we shape celebrations that feel easy, stylish and well run. If you’re comparing private party venues across the city, talk to us about creating a night that suits your guests and your goals.

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“Our event went well, I would say we would have had close to 200+ people.”

Thanks to Lea and your staff. The food was great, and the evening was enjoyed by all. We would look to use the Maritime Function Centre again for future functions.

Kevin Beattie

Kiwi Bank

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“Everyone had an AMAZING time!!”

Thank you so much for helping organise such a great event, the feedback I have received has all been very positive, the food was amazing, the music was perfect and suited to everyone, and everyone loved the venue.

Louise Clements, Management Operations

GEA New Zealand Ltd. (NZ)

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“We had an absolute fabulous time, and the food was superb!”

I also really appreciated your team; they were super friendly and super helpful. Especially putting together that table so quickly. Much, much appreciated!

Emma MacFarlane

NIWA

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“The evening was really great and we are all very happy.”

The food was delicious, and all of the staff were amazing!

Eva Maxwell

Rheem

Spectacular vistas, bespoke spaces, superb service

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