Bethells Beach Cottages

Bethells Beach Cottages sits on the rugged west coast at Te Henga, about forty minutes from Auckland's centre, run by a family who have hosted couples here for years. The black sand, the dunes and the bush make a dramatic backdrop. Weddings are kept intimate, with pavilion dining for up to around sixty guests and a strong lean towards smaller gatherings. Both the ceremony and the reception happen on site, catered in house with chefs and a wait team. Cottages on the property sleep the couple and close family, so the celebration can carry over into an overnight stay. It suits couples after a small, wild coast wedding with somewhere to stay right there.