Ponsonby Cruising Club

It's all about hospitality
"our goal is to make you look good in front of your guests with the least amount of stress"

Situated in Westhaven Marina, our venue boasts a stunning location. One side of our Club offers magnificent views of the Waitemata Harbour and the Bridge, while our spacious deck on the other side overlooks the marina towards Auckland City and the Sky Tower.

We have three amazing spaces available for hire. The Harbour View Lounge, The Logan Room & The Marina View Room, suitable for boardroom-style events.

Rooms feature private bars, restroom facilities, sound systems, wall-mounted televisions, dance floors, air conditioning/heating, WiFi, and access to the outdoor deck. The Club also has an Accessibility Lift.

We customise our spaces to meet your requirements.

Ideal for: PRESENTATIONS. TRAINING SPACE. CORPORATE DAYS. TRADE SHOWS. BIRTHDAYS. WEDDINGS. REUNIONS & WAKES

This is our Members Lounge, ??m2 also with amazing Harbour Bridge views. A room packed with club memorabilia and can be configured for Perfect Day & Evening events. Hirage includes using The Marina Room for catering and our outside deck.

ACCOMMODATES: 5-70 people
AVAILABLE: Half Day (4-5hrs) Full Day (8hrs)
COSTS: from $400 - $700 (for non-bar service events)
from $1000 - $1800 with full bar service

A tiled space perfect for use as your catering space, with large tables ideal for Buffets and morning /afternoon teas. Also allowing access to our Galley for plating and the Kitchen with its commercial dishwasher.

The Galley has a 4-burner Gas Stove & oven with a grill plate, two deep fryers, a Salamander grill, a fridge and limited freezer space.
Use of the fridge & freezer is included in the venue hire, however, there is a nominal fee for the use of the Gas Equipment. Oh, we also have a new gas B-B-Q available.

F.A.Qs [click the +]

Q: Is there easy access to the motorway? Yes, we have easy on/off access to the motorway system.

Q: Is there parking for my guests? Yes, with daytime events, we offer complimentary Parking Permits for your guests. On weekdays, these Permits allow parking between 8.00 am and 4.00 pm.

Q: How do my guests apply for a Parking Permit? At the start of your event, we provide complimentary Tea & Coffee (Dilmah Tea & Havana pour-over). This is an ideal opportunity for them to enter their details on the iPads within the room.

Q: Can my guests park anywhere? No, they can park in any White spaces around the marina. They can not park in the Yellow spaces behind our building.

Q: Is there parking on the weekends? Yes, there is plenty of free parking in the white-lined parking spaces near the venue, and Permits are not required.

Q: Do your Room Rates include GST? No

Q: What does the Room Hire include? Great question, Cleaning, Car Parks, Staff and when required, The Special License.

Q: Do you have WiFi? Yes, absolutely! You and your guest are welcome to connect free of charge.

Q: Do you have a Disability Lift? Yes, it is a platform lift that has a capacity of 2 persons or 250Kg

Q: Can my Band/Contractors use the lift? Yes, they are not advised to travel up or down with the items.

Q: Is there a Printer/Scanner we can use? Yes, absolutely!

Q: What Audio-Visual equipment is available?

Data Projector & Large Screen [3m x 2m] Harbour View Lounge
Wireless Microphone
Whiteboard
50" Wall mounted TV (great with a USB Stick or Chromecast.

Catering

Q: Can you provide Catering for my event? Yes, we can offer simple options for Morning & Afternoon Tea. We would require a budget and any dietary requirements.

Q: Can I arrange my own Caterer? Yes, absolutely!

Q: Can my Caterer use the Dishwasher in the Kitchen? Yes, absolutely!

Q: Can we use the Cooking Equipment in your Galley? Yes, we do charge a nominal fee for its use. It must be left in the same condition as you find it.

Q: Do you have Platters we can use? Yes, we have a wide selection of Boards & Platters you may use.

Q: Do you have Crokery & Cutlery? Yes, we have limited and mismatched items. It is best to use disposable or ask your Caterer to hire them.

Q: Do you have serving utensils? Yes, absolutely! Heaps, you are free to use.

Q: Do you have Linen available? No, it's best to hire yourself.

Q: Do you have circular tables? No, all our tables are rectangular.

Q: Is there an extra charge for cleaning? No, cleaning is included in your Venue Hire.

Deposit / Bond

Q: Do I need to pay a Deposit? Yes. We do require a deposit to hold the booking. Once you have accepted our quote, an Invoice will be sent for you to pay the $500 required deposit.

Q: Do you require a BOND? No. However, you may be asked to provide a credit card number for large, riskier events.

Cancellation

Q: Do you have a cancellation policy? Yes.
We are more than happy to assist if you wish to postpone the event; however, if you need to cancel, please contact us ASAP.

FULL refund of deposit if 7 days before your event. (less expences)
HALF refund of deposit if up to 48hrs prior to your event. (less expences)
NO refund if cancelled 48hrs before the event.

Bar Service

As we hold a Club Licence, we apply for a Special Liquor Licence for events where alcohol is served. IMPORTANT: The required deposit to confirm your booking must be paid before we can apply for the Special Licence.

Q: Do you charge me for the Special Licence? No, it is included in your Venue Hire UNLESS your guest list exceeds 100.

Q: How long does it take to obtain a Special Licence? 30 days.

Q: What time can we stay until? Midnight; the bar will close at 11:30 pm.

Q: Do I need to provide my Menu for the application? Please email a copy or attach it to your Event Enquiry.

Q: Can I bring my own beverages? NO, we do not allow any BYO; we can sell you anything you require.

Q: Can you open the bar at the end of our event? Yes, absolutely! Let's talk.

Q: Is there a minimum bar spend? No

Q: Can you invoice our Bar Tab? No, our policy is that all tabs must be settled at the end of your event.

Q: Do you accept Cash in the bar? No, we are a 'Cashless Venue'. We offer EFTPOS with Paywave.

Q: Is there an extra charge for Bar Staff? No, staff are included in your venue hire.

Q: Do you allow Yard Glasses or Shots? No, it is not part of our Host Responsibility Policy.

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