About Connemara Country Lodge
A Sought-After Wedding & Event Venue in Auckland’s Countryside
Connemara Country Lodge is a heritage country house, event venue, and boutique accommodation set on 7.5 acres of farmland and native bush, offering a peaceful escape on the Āwhitu Peninsula overlooking the Manukau Harbour—just a short drive from Auckland. Situated in a private hilltop location, the lodge enjoys sweeping rural and harbour views, making it an ideal destination for weddings, private events, and relaxed weekend getaways. Expansive outdoor decking and a large lawn—surrounded by mature trees and classic post-and-rail fencing—create the perfect setting for outdoor celebrations or quiet countryside stays.
Inside, the lodge has been lovingly restored to preserve its historic charm, transporting guests to a bygone era while maintaining comfort and warmth. High decorative plaster ceilings, spacious rooms, and long hallways give the home an elegant yet welcoming feel, ideal for group stays, family escapes, or couples seeking a private retreat near Auckland. Whether you’re planning a romantic wedding, special celebration, corporate retreat, or simply looking for a country escape close to Auckland, Connemara Country Lodge offers privacy, space, and timeless character in a truly scenic setting.
About Connemara Lodge
A Sought-After Wedding & Event Venue in Auckland’s Countryside
Connemara Lodge is a heritage country house, event venue, and boutique accommodation set on 7.5 acres of farmland and native bush, offering a peaceful escape on the Āwhitu Peninsula overlooking the Manukau Harbour—just a short drive from Auckland.
Situated in a private hilltop location, the lodge enjoys sweeping rural and harbour views, making it an ideal destination for weddings, private events, and relaxed weekend getaways. Expansive outdoor decking and a large lawn—surrounded by mature trees and classic post-and-rail fencing—create the perfect setting for outdoor celebrations or quiet countryside stays.
Inside, the lodge has been lovingly restored to preserve its historic charm, transporting guests to a bygone era while maintaining comfort and warmth. High decorative plaster ceilings, spacious rooms, and long hallways give the home an elegant yet welcoming feel, ideal for group stays, family escapes, or couples seeking a private retreat near Auckland.
Whether you’re planning a romantic wedding, special celebration, corporate retreat, or simply looking for a country escape close to Auckland, Connemara Lodge offers privacy, space, and timeless character in a truly scenic setting.
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The History of Connemara Country Lodge
Every wall holds a story, every stay becomes part of the next chapter.
Connemara Country Lodge has a rich and fascinating history that spans more than a century. Originally built in 1907, the grand country house was commissioned for a prominent Auckland doctor and first located in the leafy suburb of Epsom, one of Auckland’s most established residential areas.
Over the decades, the building has served many roles, reflecting the changing social fabric of its time. From a boarding house to a women’s refuge, a home for unmarried mothers, and later as a private boarding house, each chapter adding to its unique character and story.
In 2003, the house was carefully relocated to its current position on the Āwhitu Peninsula, an extraordinary feat that saw the building transported in five separate sections. Soon after, it was purchased by Gráinne and Kevin, who undertook a thoughtful restoration to preserve the home’s original features while reimagining it as a welcoming country lodge.
Today, Connemara Country Lodge stands restored to its former glory—offering heritage accommodation, stunning views, expansive decking, and quality boutique stays. Gráinne and Kevin continue to share their love for the property by creating a relaxed, home-away-from-home experience for guests celebrating special occasions or enjoying a peaceful countryside escape near Auckland.
The History of Connemara Country Lodge
Every wall holds a story, every stay becomes part of the next chapter.
Connemara Country Lodge has a rich and fascinating history that spans more than a century. Originally built in 1907, the grand country house was commissioned for a prominent Auckland doctor and first located in the leafy suburb of Epsom, one of Auckland’s most established residential areas.
Over the decades, the building has served many roles, reflecting the changing social fabric of its time. From a boarding house to a women’s refuge, a home for unmarried mothers, and later as a private boarding house, each chapter adding to its unique character and story.
In 2003, the house was carefully relocated to its current position on the Āwhitu Peninsula, an extraordinary feat that saw the building transported in five separate sections. Soon after, it was purchased by Gráinne and Kevin, who undertook a thoughtful restoration to preserve the home’s original features while reimagining it as a welcoming country lodge.
Today, Connemara Country Lodge stands restored to its former glory—offering heritage accommodation, stunning views, expansive decking, and quality boutique stays. Gráinne and Kevin continue to share their love for the property by creating a relaxed, home-away-from-home experience for guests celebrating special occasions or enjoying a peaceful countryside escape near Auckland.
