Staglands Venue | Wellington | Staglands Wildlife Reserve

Perfect spot for groups and families to enjoy a picnic or BBQ

The Barn is available during the day for all visitors to enjoy and is the perfect spot for groups and families to enjoy a picnic or BBQ.

The Barn is also available to hire out exclusively. It's spacious indoor setting, flows out the barn doors to a large veranda overlooking the picturesque pond and waterfall set in native bush. There are complimentary gas BBQs and rustic feasting tables and an outdoor fire pit to congregate around. There is also ample space for entertainment such as a band.

The Barn can fit up to 150 guests standing or 90 seated.

Costs to hire The Barn Exclusively

From 10am - 5pm (hiring during this time is limited to large groups)

$120 per hour + admission

After 5pm

$120 per hour + $30 per hour staff charge. If we do the catering we may waive the staff charge. After midnight it is $150 per hour + $30 per hour staff charge.

Minimum 3 hours hire applies.

A 50% non-refundable deposit is required to secure hire of The Barn. This can be paid by credit card, direct credit or cash.

For sole use please talk to us or email us.

Please note that during our peak season in the 6 weekends prior to Christmas, special hire fees apply. Contact us to discuss this further.

For other occasions such as children’s parties and weddings, we have special packages available to suit your needs.

Email us to book an event on one of our venue spaces

Let us know more about the event you're planning and we will get back to you with more details on which special packages best suit your needs.

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Staglands Wildlife Reserve offers an exciting day out for anyone visiting the Wellington region. Connect with the friendly animals, native birds and its natural beauty as you journey around this unique reserve!

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Our Reserve is open every day from 9.30am until 5pm and our Café from 10.00am until 4.30pm. For prices, directions and everything else you need to plan your visit read on.

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A wonderful, refreshing animal park that encourages interaction with and respect for the animals, not just staring at them through cages. Guests are encouraged to walk amongst the animals, approach them if they are willing, feed them and generally spend time amongst them. Beautifully landscaped and organized in a clean but not "Disney-esque" way. Kids who love animals but don't get a chance to interact with them will love this place, as did ours. Please don't let this place change. An hour sitting high on the hill amongst the deer, sheep and goats was just wonderful.

Toby Phipps

First time visiting Staglands. I was absolutely in awe. With the sun shinning brightly, and the sound of peakocks shrieking amongst the back drop I felt blessed. So many wondering walkways to follow, waterfalls cascading and bridges to either cross or have a dab at keeping your balance as you jump up and down. You will definitely want to return, perhaps with picnic basket as I will be doing next time.

Jipsy Jade Lacey

Staglands Wildlife Reserve is an absolute gem! We had an amazing time feeding and interacting with the friendly animals

Arnett Thambi

Staglands is a fantastic destination for animal lovers.

There are so many cute and quirky friends you get to meet up close. Great photo opportunities for photographers of any calibre!

The tractor ride is a fun time for the whole family.

The cafe serves very tasty kai, with plenty of options for people with different dietary needs.

Danielle Peck

Such a cool experience! Love this place! Better than Wellington zoo in my opinion and my family of 6 all agree. The wildlife is treated well and genuinely cared for. The interactive experience is amazing and the surroundings and overall design/layout and feel of this reserve is outstanding.

Hayden Gear

Omg what a hidden gem! we had an absolutely amazing day. We had lunch in the cafe which was beautiful and sat next to the warm fire because it wasn't a warm day but beautifully sunny. The animal experiences were just perfect. The grounds were beautifully kept. What an amazing place. Thank you so much. We absolutely loved everything about Staglands.

Rochelle Smith

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