The akitu vineyard is just a 10-minute drive (6km) from the Wānaka lakefront, making it easy for guests to get to and from the venue, whether by private car, shuttle, or commercial transport.

There’s no single event space here, and that’s the beauty of it. From intimate walks between the vines to large marquee setups and festival-style stages, the options are as flexible as your event plans. We’ve recently developed a stunning 1,200 sqm platform above the vines, offering sweeping views from Tarras in the east to the Cardrona Valley in the west, with farmland, lakes and mountains stretching out in between.

There’s room for events big and small; the only real limit is your guest list. As a working vineyard, there are no permanent commercial structures, which means every event feels like a custom experience shaped by the landscape. Between our team and your event planner, we can arrange everything from marquees and stages to power, potable water and bathrooms. Just let us know what you need.

While we are a working vineyard, we always do our best to accommodate events with minimal disruption, and being a small, hands-on team, that’s something we manage easily.

Akitu is proud to produce award-winning Central Otago Pinot Noir, both red and blanc styles, and we kindly ask that you serve Akitu wine as your Pinot Noir of choice, which we offer at trade pricing. If you'd like to include other styles, we’re happy to recommend and/or help source from local winemakers - the choice is yours.

For something a little extra, helicopter arrivals are permitted (we’re rural, after all), and the summit of Mt Barker is available for photo sessions if you’re after that elevated shot. Please note our local council requires all events to wrap up by midnight, including pack-down and departures.

To find out more or arrange a site visit, get in touch with our team at events@akitu.wine

We highly recommend the engagement of a wedding planner. From our experience there is none better than Alexandra Kate & her team at alexandrakate.co.nz