104 | EVENTS Kauri Bay Boomrock Richard Loader .aXri %a\ oers tKe SerIect location The facility caters to corporate conferences, incentive groups, Christmas parties, private celebrations and weddings. Renowned for its cuisine, extensive wine selection and unparalleled end-to-end guest service, Kauri Bay Boomrock nestles a small piece of coastal farmland 3 minutes south east of Auckland in rural Clevedon, and its location could not be more perfect. Approaching through aesthetically pretty farmland, native bush and beautiful plantings, past ponds and a rustic wooden arch entranceway, anticipation is built while giving nothing away as to surprise yet to come. Open the front door of The Lodge, walk out onto the aɝnity walkway and a vast coastal vista opens up, delivering what can only be described as that breathtaking ‘wow’ experience, confirming that you have indeed arrived somewhere incredibly special, and setting the tone for your experience still to come. Kauri Bay Boomrock looks out over Hauraki Gulf, with views of Waiheke Island, Ponui Island, all the way down to the tip of the Coromandel’s. “We have a beautiful channel of water right in front of us, which is really important in identifying with our brand and having a surreal and exceptional vista,” says Ollie Ormond, who along with Kent Robertson, established Kauri Bay Boomrock in 01 . “For the Boomrock brand, the location has to be unparalleled and something exceptional, and then we wanted to build something that was amazing, delivering that exceptional service and cuisine that we are very well known for.” The facility was established to provide a location for corporate conferences, incentive groups, Christmas parties, private celebrations and weddings, and now hosts between 3 0 – 3 0 events each year with weddings close to a third of those. The wedding side was always a focus for us right from the start,” says Ollie, who has previously managed the Savoy in London, Fairmont in +awaii, and Raɞes in Singapore and Seychelles. “The corporate conferences, incentive groups and private functions have grown but the wedding industry really was crying out for something that was a dedicated, purpose-built end-end venue that took care of transport food, beverages and service, so that people could come in and enjoy an amazing day and head o with a smile on their face without having to clean up afterwards.” Kauri Bay Boomrock includes three buildings, The Lodge being the main building and the jewel in the crown that is utilised for all the dierent types of events, with a capacity for 00 seated or 0 standing for cocktail type events. It has a large front lawn on it, with helipads that can land two helicopters simultaneously. Surrounding The Lodge are the activities, all within walking distance. Located 1. kilometres through the property is The Bunkers, with a capacity of 0 seated 70 standing. ȊThe Bunkers is our o-the-grid experience venue, so it’s a more rustic experience and more focused on conferences, incentive groups and Christmas parties, with a strong focus on clay bird shooting. Then we have The Quails Nest, which is within walking distance to The Bunkers and has capacity for up to fifteen, and mainly used for shooting and a very light catering option.” Each event, whether it is a wedding, conference, incentive group, or private function, is tailored to the needs and requirements of the party, says Ollie. “We provide people with an example itinerary and mould it to suit them. We determine what time they have available, what they are wanting to achieve, whether it’s work, play or celebration, and custom design something to suit them, based on our knowledge of it. “We arrange everything from the transport to come in and out of the property, seeing what menus they want from our selection, what wine they want from our selection, which activities. “The two things we can control are food and the service and that is our identify. Yes, we have a beautiful location but our food and our service is of the highest level.” “We have a beautiful channel of water right in front of us, which is really important in identifying with our brand and having a surreal and exceptional vista.” WHAT WE DO: • Financial Statement Preparation • Tax Returns, Advice & Planning • Business Planning & Advice GVW Accountancy is a boutique Chartered Accounting practice. Director Luke van den Hurk has more than 25 years’ experience in NZ Chartered Accounting firms and has a strong focus on taxation advisory services to the private business sector. Luke van den Hurk CA, CPP, DIRECTOR luke.vandenhurk@gvwaccountancy.nz 09 523 0770 www.gvwaccountancy.nz 109 Carlton Gore Rd, Newmarket, Auckland • Trusts & Estate Planning • Company Formations •Accounting Software including Xero AUCKLAND 550 Great South Road, Greenlane, Auckland, 1051 | 09 917 9417 reception.akl@archibaldandshorter.co.nz | archibaldandshorter.co.nz
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