Manawatū-Whanganui
Wharerata
Palmerston North40.4°S 175.6°E
A heritage function centre on the Massey University campus, Palmerston North.
A restored homestead surrounded by campus gardens. The university provides the setting and the catering — reliable, affordable, and surprisingly elegant.
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Guest capacity
60–150 seated
Ceremony & reception
Both on siteNo transfers, no second venue
Accommodation
No on-site beds
Getting married
Indoor or outdoor
Accessibility
Fully accessible
Exclusivity
Shared venue
The place
Wharerata
A restored homestead surrounded by campus gardens. The university provides the setting and the catering — reliable, affordable, and surprisingly elegant.
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