The Pines is a family-owned function and events venue at 50 The Esplanade in Houghton Bay, Wellington, in the hills above the coast. The website says floor-to-ceiling windows look south over Cook Strait towards the South Island. The main building is an indoor-outdoor venue with seating for up to 150 guests and a fully licensed bar. The Chapel is a purpose-built space for up to 100 guests in a theatre-style layout, and is used for weddings and ceremonies. Both spaces have disabled access and accessible toilets.
The venue hosts weddings, funerals and memorial services, christenings, milestone birthdays, anniversaries, fundraisers, school balls and corporate functions. It has 38 on-site car parks, including two disabled parks, and free guest Wi-Fi, though mobile reception is limited in the area. It is about 15 minutes' drive from central Wellington. Our pick in Houghton Bay for a wedding with a view.