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Category: Wedding Venues
Canterbury, North Canterbury, Christchurch, South Canterbury

The Flaxmill Private Estate – Canterbury’s Most Distinctive Wedding Venue

For a backdrop like no other, The Flaxmill offers a picturesque and historic setting for your wedding or special celebration.

Originally built in the 1940s to support the war effort, The Flaxmill has been beautifully restored into a stunning venue that blends heritage charm with modern elegance. Seating up to 100 guests, it features a large commercial kitchen and includes tables, chairs, plates, cutlery, and glassware — so all you need to bring are your guests, food, and drinks!

For couples wanting a seamless experience, we offer Full One-Day & Weekend Packages, including catering, florals, celebrant, sound equipment, and more. Simply fill out our contact form on our website to receive pricing and package details.

Professional Kitchen
A commercial-grade kitchen fully equipped to delight any caterer, complete with all glassware, crockery, and utensils.

The Vault
Once a flax steaming vat, now a luxurious whiskey lounge with dark wood décor, olive leather chesterfields, custom lighting, and a full bar — perfect for intimate gatherings or as part of your event booking.

Luxury Glamping
Experience elegant on-site accommodation in our premium glamping tents — complete with hotel-quality bedding and furnishings for an unforgettable stay.

Exceptional Location 
Situated on 15 acres of private land just 40 minutes from Christchurch, The Flaxmill offers the perfect escape — close to the Southern Alps, local attractions, and the charm of rural Canterbury.

Contact

phone 027 424 6638
email theflaxmill@gmail.com
website https://theflaxmill.co.nz/

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My Wedding

38 Lowe Street
Addington,
Christchurch 8011

Please note: We recommend using a tracked courier service should there be any issues or delays in transit.

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