The Grounds at Whoa! Studios

Available for exclusive hire for formal fine dining events, awards ceremonies, team building, cocktail functions, intimate dinners, live performances, weddings and anything else you can imagine. 

The dedicated team at The Grounds – led by Ben Bayly (The Grove Restaurant, Baduzzi, My Kitchen Rules) take a creative, hands-on approach to providing an unforgettable event for you and your guests.

Whoa! Studios is the only film studio in New Zealand open to the public and we have one of the country’s best outdoor adventure playgrounds – we are the premier destination for your family friendly Christmas Party. Whoa! Studios is the home of ‘Custard’s World’ our children’s online TV series available to view on TVNZ Heihei. Onsite the children will be able to experience a ‘Custard’s World’ live puppet show and interact with Custard and the gang. The children and adults will enjoy an amazing menu designed by Ben Bayly served in Dr Glooms Lair and be able to spend the day on our urban playground and giant inflatables!

Our adult offering is equally as amazing – we will work with you to create the best Christmas Party yet! We can provide you with a sophisticated seated dinner or a casual dinner party, if you’re open to something quirky ask us about our immersive theatre experience “The Gloom That Stole Christmas”.