--- title: "Highwic House" id: "867" type: "page" slug: "highwic-house" published_at: "2016-10-18T03:15:10+00:00" modified_at: "2023-09-11T05:58:09+00:00" url: "https://www.platinumhire.co.nz/venues-locations/highwic-house/" markdown_url: "https://www.platinumhire.co.nz/venues-locations/highwic-house.md" excerpt: "[et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" admin_label=\"Section\" _builder_version=\"3.22\" background_color=\"#ffffff\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px|\" custom_padding_tablet=\"0px||0px|\" transparent_background=\"off\" padding_mobile=\"on\" make_fullwidth=\"off\" use_custom_width=\"off\" width_unit=\"on\" global_module=\"213\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_row padding_mobile=\"on\" column_padding_mobile=\"off\" custom_padding_last_edited=\"on|desktop\" admin_label=\"Row\" _builder_version=\"4.16\" background_size=\"initial\" background_position=\"top_left\" background_repeat=\"repeat\" custom_margin=\"||0px|\" custom_margin_tablet=\"\" custom_margin_phone=\"\" custom_margin_last_edited=\"on|phone\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px|\" custom_padding_tablet=\"\" custom_padding_phone=\"\" make_fullwidth=\"off\" use_custom_width=\"off\" width_unit=\"on\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"4_4\" _builder_version=\"4.16\" custom_padding=\"||0px|\" custom_padding_last_edited=\"on|desktop\" global_colors_info=\"{}\" custom_padding__hover=\"|||\" custom_padding_tablet=\"||0px|\"..." --- # Highwic House Entertain your guests in style at New Zealand’s finest Carpenter Gothic house and turn your get-together into an unforgettable event. Highwic offers an authentic Victorian Ballroom, Billiard House and spacious grounds for marquees. Highwic’s beautiful garden is the perfect setting for a relaxed garden party or barbeque. ##### Billiard House The historic Billiard House seats a maximum number of 60 people for a formal dinner and accommodates up to 90 people for a cocktail reception. It can be used in conjunction with the Ballroom or as a standalone venue. ##### Ballroom The Ballroom with its grand piano was added in the late 1870s and is a great choice for special occasions. It accommodates up to 50 people seated or 75 people standing. With its Kauri panelling, Victorian antiques and original artwork, this exclusive venue offers a warm ambiance perfect for hosting clients or celebrating special occasions such as weddings, birthdays or anniversaries. ##### Marquee For larger functions up to 200 people, a marquee can be set up on the front mature trees with the main house providing a picture perfect backdrop. ##### Gardens Highwic has one of Auckland’s most complete historic gardens, including a tennis court, croquet lawn and a fernery. It is the perfect place for a relaxed garden party or barbeque. ##### Our Services - Use of our venues, separately or in conjunction - Onsite parking for 50 cars - Bus / coach parking outside our Gillies Avenue gate - Full access to the historic house and grounds - Tennis court, croquet and other Victorian games available - Recommendation for trusted service providers - BYO possible - Projector and screen available ##### Weddings Celebrate your wedding in style at New Zealand’s finest Victorian mansion and have your dreams come true. Highwic’s beautiful garden provides the a relaxed garden reception. Enjoy traditional Victorian games or play tennis and croquet with your guests. Say “I do”. Book today. [www.highwic.co.nz](www.highwic.co.nz) ##### Weddings Highwic, Mortimer Pass, Newmarket, Auckland Tel: 09 524 5729 [highwicfunctions@historic.org.nz](mailto:highwicfunctions@historic.org.nz%20) [www.highwic.co.nz](www.highwic.co.nz) 40 Gillies Avenue, Epsom, Auckland Phone:(09) 524 5729 Email: [highwicfunctions@historic.org.nz](mailto:highwicfunctions@historic.org.nz) ##### Other Venues and Locations - [Abbeville Estate](/venues-locations/abbeville-estate/) - [Ellerslie Event Centre](/venues-locations/ellerslie-event-centre/) - [Highwic House](/venues-locations/highwic-house/) - [The Conservatory, SKYCITY Grand Hotel](/venues-locations/conservatory-skycity-grand-hotel/) - [Tu Ngutu Villa](/venues-locations/tu-ngutu-villa/) - [The Goldie Room](/venues-locations/the-goldie-room/) - [Wild on Waiheke](/venues-locations/wild-on-waiheke/)