Craggy Range hosts corporate retreats, private dinners and weddings for up to 100 guests, either in its restaurant, which seats 70, or at The Lodge and Te Mānia for exclusive events. The winery sits at Giants Estate on Waimarama Road, just outside Havelock North in Hawke's Bay, on New Zealand's North Island, with views of Te Mata Peak.
Seminars and company events
The estate sells corporate retreats for leadership sessions, executive getaways and team incentives. A typical program pairs a working session at The Lodge, which looks over the Tukituki Valley, or at Te Mānia with dinner in the restaurant and a wine experience run by the winery team. A dedicated event coordinator handles the details, and the group can stay on site. For a smaller board or client dinner, The Library seats 10 beside an open fire with a view of Te Mata Peak, and The Quarry seats 20 in an underground room overlooking the barrels of the Bordeaux-style blend. Te Mānia's main room has a projector screen and Smart TV for a presentation.
Weddings and receptions
Weddings and elopements are booked by season, with dates open for 2026 and 2027. Couples can take exclusive use of Giants Estate or choose a small, secluded ceremony on the property. Settings include the estate lawns, an outdoor terrace, the dining rooms, The Lodge and Te Mānia, and a marquee can be set up at The Lodge. Menus are written for the season, and guests can stay in the lodges and riverside retreats.
Rooms and capacities
The restaurant seats up to 70 for a full private event. The Loft, on the mezzanine above the restaurant, takes 36. The Library seats 10 and The Quarry 20. The Lodge and Te Mānia take up to 100 guests for an exclusive event. In the Cellar Door courtyard, a 14-meter round marquee hosts summer celebrations, with welcome drinks in the courtyard and herb garden. Standing capacities are not published.
Accommodation
The Lodge at Craggy Range has four bedrooms, each with its own bathroom, for eight guests on Giants Estate, above the Tukituki Valley. Te Mānia, a short drive away, has four bedrooms in two sleeping houses for up to 12 guests, around a main room with a full kitchen and indoor and outdoor fireplaces; it won a 2025 New Zealand Architecture Award for hospitality. The River Lodges have two bedrooms each above the Tukituki River, and Vineyard Cottages suit couples. Stays are self-catered with breakfast supplies, with a two-night minimum.
Catering
Executive Chef Casey McDonald runs the restaurant, which received three hats at the 2026 Cuisine Good Food Awards. Menus follow the season and Hawke's Bay produce, paired with the estate's wines, and private dining and wedding menus are designed for each event.
History and setting
Craggy Range was founded in 1998. The buildings at Giants Estate were designed by John Blair, and the grounds hold sculptures by Paul Day and Paul Dibble and organic and biodynamic kitchen gardens, which guests can visit on a guided tour in summer.
Getting there
Hawke's Bay Airport in Napier is about 30 minutes by road, with domestic flights. A helipad is available on request.
