5 Best West Auckland Venues to Hire for an Event with a Photo Booth

Planning a wedding, birthday, school ball or corporate function in West Auckland? The venue you choose shapes the whole night, including how well a photo booth will work. From the function rooms of Henderson to the vineyards of Kumeu and Waimauku, West Auckland has plenty of spaces that suit a photo booth hire. Here are five of the best West Auckland venues, plus which Kookaboo booth we’d put in each one.

What to look for in a West Auckland venue when adding a photo booth

Before you book, check a few practical things. They make the difference between a booth that’s the hit of the night and one wedged beside the coat rack.

• Space: our booths need at least 2m x 2m (3m x 2m is ideal). The 360 photo booth needs a minimum of 3m x 3m.
• Access: loading bays, lifts or a short carry from the car park make setup quick and stress-free.
• Power and flow: a nearby power point, and a spot guests can reach easily without blocking the bar, the dance floor or the toilets.
• Lighting and mood: a booth near the action works best. Tell your venue early so they can suggest the right corner.

Our photo booths at a glance

• Glam Cam: our roaming booth that moves through the crowd, so guests are photographed wherever the party is. Prints are optional.
• Classic Booth: the traditional photo booth experience, with prints included.
• Giant Magic Mirror: a life-size mirror booth that makes a statement in any room. Prints are included.
• 360 Photo Booth: guests step onto the platform for slow-motion 360° videos made for sharing. It needs the most space.

Quick comparison: West Auckland venues for a photo booth

1. Arena Functions at The Trusts Arena, Henderson

For big guest lists, Arena Functions at The Trusts Arena is hard to beat. It offers five function spaces of different sizes, including the main arena, and hosts events from around 10 people up to 5,000. Loading bays and a service lift make bringing in equipment easy, there is parking for around 300 cars, and the venue is about two minutes from the Henderson motorway exit and roughly 15 minutes from the CBD.

Best booth here: the 360 Photo Booth. Large rooms give it the space it needs, and the video clips are perfect for school balls, staff parties and big birthdays. For conferences and expos, the roaming Glam Cam keeps the queue moving.

2. Soljans Estate Winery, Kumeu

Soljans Estate sits at the gateway to Kumeu wine country on State Highway 16. It hosts weddings, birthdays, product launches and corporate functions, with audio-visual facilities, lighting and on-site parking. A winery setting is already photogenic, so guests are in the mood for pictures.

Best booth here: the Classic Booth. Printed strips become instant wedding favours and keepsakes, and the booth fits neatly into a corner of a function room. Add the Giant Magic Mirror for a more dramatic entrance feature.

3. Abel Estate, Kumeu

Abel Estate is a Kumeu function venue known for its gardens, lake views and indoor event space. It caters for private functions, weddings, corporate events and Christmas parties, so you can move from outdoor drinks to an indoor reception without leaving the property.

Best booth here: the Giant Magic Mirror indoors, where its full-length frame stands out against the room. Outside in the gardens, the roaming Glam Cam captures guests against the lake and greenery.

4. The Hunting Lodge, Waimauku

The Hunting Lodge is set on an 80-acre estate in Auckland’s wine country, with a relaxed but refined countryside feel. It suits couples and hosts who want a celebration that feels personal and looks great in photos.

Best booth here: the Glam Cam. A roaming booth suits the open, relaxed layout of an estate, so guests are photographed on the lawn, at the bar and on the dance floor. Pair it with a Classic Booth if you want printed keepsakes.

5. Markovina Estate, Kumeu

Markovina Estate is a Kumeu vineyard estate with around 10 acres of gardens and water features, designed with weddings in mind. It was named Outstanding Wedding Reception Venue at the 2025 NZ Wedding Industry Awards, so expect a polished setting.

Best booth here: the Giant Magic Mirror, which suits an elegant reception, with the Classic Booth for printed favours. If your dance floor is big, a 360 Photo Booth is a great late-night addition, provided you have the 3m x 3m of clear space it needs.

Tips for booking a photo booth at a West Auckland venue

1. Tell the venue early. Confirm access times, power and the best position for the booth.
2. Measure the space. Check the footprint of your chosen booth against your floor plan.
3. Book popular dates early. Summer weekends and December fill quickly for both venues and suppliers.
4. Match the booth to the crowd. Roaming for mingling, Classic for keepsakes, Mirror for style and 360 for energy.

Curious about cost? See our photo booth prices, or learn more about the 360 Photo Booth, the Glam Cam Neo and the Classic Photo Booth.