‍ ‍Welcome to Island Weddings and Events (IWE) at Parohe Island Retreat.

Our 22 hectare island paradise, close to Auckland is available for your event, function, wedding or to run your own retreat at.

Whether you prefer a "dry rent” or fully catered experience, Island Weddings and Events (IWE) is set within 5-star Parohe Island Retreat on Kawau Island, Auckland — a place where exceptional events find their perfect home.

Owned by a New Zealand investment group established in 1988, IWE was born from a passion to create a truly unique events and accommodation venue in Aotearoa. Spread across 22 hectares of native bush with sweeping harbour views, our venue offers a rare combination of natural beauty and world-class facilities.

We host weddings, conferences, product launches, and private celebrations — offering both dry hire and fully catered experiences tailored to your vision. Seventeen eco-luxe rooms, dedicated event spaces, a private beach, and on-site restaurant sit within grounds laced with bush trails, birdsong, and open, flat land.

We also run wellness retreats and can offer a touch of wellness to any event - yoga, pilates, resistance training, massage, reflexology or anything wellness you want!