Longfords is a wedding and events venue at 51 Acacia Road on Lake Ōkāreka, about 10 minutes' drive from Rotorua. It is a historic, family-owned estate set on a 2,000-acre farm, with a character homestead, mature trees, terraced gardens and views over the lake. The venue offers exclusive use of the property for a wedding day, and it also hosts charity events and gatherings.
The estate has been in the Playne family since 1937. The 2026 and 2027 wedding season is fully booked, and bookings for 2027 and 2028 are due to open soon. Viewings are open, and a wedding information pack covers venue details and inclusions. Our pick near Rotorua for a wedding in historic gardens by the lake.