Set right on the northern end of Browns Bay beach, this light-filled community function space looks directly out across the water to Rangitoto Island and the Hauraki Gulf. Run as a non-profit registered charity by volunteers from the local Boating Club and Coastguard North Shore, the venue caters to small to medium gatherings, from weddings, milestone birthdays, and under-five children’s parties to business meetings and community auctions. Because it operates as a BYO licensed venue with a fully equipped kitchen, hirers can bring in their own drinks and choose their own caterers without being locked into expensive venue packages. An on-site Chromecast projector, projection screen, background sound system, and Wi-Fi cover standard audio-visual needs.
Located at 10-12 Beach Front Lane in Browns Bay, the centre sits within the Coastguard building alongside the local playground and skate park, just a short stroll from the township’s cafes and eateries. Ample public parking is dotted around the nearby beachfront streets. Our pick in Browns Bay for a relaxed, self-catered coastal gathering with an unbeatable sea view.