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A VENUE WHERE PEOPLE, WATER & GOODTIMES COLLIDE. The perfect venue for weddings & events Enjoy Cable Wakeboarding, Wakersking, Paddleboarding etc!!
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Set against a picturesque backdrop in beautiful Hawke's Bay, Backpaddock Lakes is New Zealand's most exclusive water sports park. Only 10 minutes south of Waipukurau, the park has three fantastic lakes dedicated to fun on and off the water. A perfect venue for Weddings, Events, Corporate Functions, National Sports events, Car shows etc!! Check out: www.backpaddocklakes.co.nz. Backpaddock Lakes is

private property, entry is by appointment only. Upon entering you acknowledge that you will abide by all signage rules & regulations – enter at your own risk. Contact: Trev Rowlands|021757892|[email protected]

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25/05/2026

Real wedding moments from Tom & Jordan’s beautiful day at Backpaddock Lakes 🤍

This one was such a special celebration — relaxed, heartfelt, and full of all the little moments that make a wedding day feel so personal.

From the morning excitement in the Villa and Cabins, through to the lakeside ceremony, speeches, dancing, and everything in between, their day was such a lovely reminder of what Backpaddock Lakes is all about: space to slow down, celebrate properly, and enjoy the day with your favourite people over a weekend!

For couples still looking for a Hawke’s Bay wedding venue, we have a few selected dates available for the upcoming season.

We are offering 15% off all remaining 2026 wedding bookings:
November: 7, 14, 21
December: 12, 19

We are also offering 10% off early 2027 wedding bookings:
January: 2, 30
February: 27
March: 13

If you’re dreaming of a relaxed wedding surrounded by beautiful views, good people, and the freedom to make the day feel like your own, we’d love to hear from you!

Send us a message to check dates or book a viewing 🤍
Backpaddock Lakes | Central Hawke’s Bay wedding venue

23/05/2026

💍 Know a couple engaged & you’re just hoping to score an invite… 👀

Tag them below & casually remind them that Backpaddock Lakes has cabins perfect for wedding weekends, recovery sleep in’s, and late-night “remember when…” chats 🌿✨

Because let’s be honest — being a wedding guest is even better when your accommodation looks like this 😍 😎

20/05/2026

A kind note from one of our lovely couples after celebrating at Backpaddock Lakes ❤️
"We were lucky enough to have our wedding at Backpaddock Lakes, and we honestly couldn’t have imagined a more perfect venue.
From the moment we arrived, the owners made us feel so welcome, nothing was ever too much trouble. Their warmth, kindness, and willingness to accommodate anything we needed took so much stress off our shoulders and made the whole experience feel incredibly special and personal.
The venue itself is absolutely unreal. The setting is breathtaking, peaceful, and so beautifully cared for — it truly feels like a home away from home. Our guests were blown away, and we received endless compliments on how stunning everything was.
Backpaddock Lakes isn’t just a venue — it’s a place that holds so much heart. We will forever be grateful for the memories we made here and couldn’t recommend it more highly to anyone looking for a truly special place to celebrate something meaningful"

Venue: Backpaddock Lakes
Photographer: Charlotte Rowlands Photography
Makeup artist: Maree
Florist: Floralicious Florist
Celebrant: Olivia West
Dress: Astra Bridal
Hair:
Suits:
Hire: Imagine Prop Hire
Catering: BBQ Gourmet
Cake: Sim-ply cakes

08/05/2026

Your 2026 Wedding could still happen here🤍
We’re offering 15% off our remaining 2026 dates!
If a lakeside wedding weekend has been on your mind, get in touch!! 🥂

28/04/2026

Sunrise + autumn magic at Backpaddock Lakes 🍂🌅

Our gorgeous lakeside villa is now open for bookings — the perfect escape to slow down, unwind, and soak in the view ✨👌

21/04/2026

Your 2026 Wedding could still happen here🤍
We’re offering 15% off our remaining 2026 dates!
If a lakeside wedding weekend has been on your mind, get in touch!! (Venue photos from Shayla & Ben's special day! 🥂)

15/04/2026

Hey all you lovers ❤️ out there looking for your dream venue 🙌

We still have a handful of key wedding dates available for next season!

😎Get in touch with us!!!

15/03/2026

Cable Vs Wake 2025 - DAY 2 CABLE!
The 12th event run by Wake NZ at Backpaddock Lakes 😎
THANK YOU everyone! 😍WakeNZ did another fantastic job! So many competitors making the effort! Backpaddock Lakes would sincerely like to thank WakeNZ & all the event sponsors that made this weekend so successful - please check them out on the prize-giving poster!
Once again thank you to the Backpaddock Lakes Crew too!
It is still such an honour to see New Zealand wakeboarding legends back in our back paddock!
If sharing credit & tag the photographer! Bring on 2027😎
📸Photos by Charlotte Rowlands Photography

Address

314 Speedy Road
Takapau
4288

Website

http://www.backpaddocklakes.co.nz/

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