The Hilltop

4.7(24 reviews on Google)

Wedding Venue listing in Akaroa and Banks Peninsula

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Last checked 19 October 2026. Details come from the venue's own website and its public Google listing.

About The Hilltop

The Hilltop is a luxury event and wedding venue on Christchurch Akaroa Road, above the Akaroa side of Banks Peninsula. It hosts weddings, corporate events and special occasions, and promotes elegance and exceptional views.

Couples get a Bridal Lounge, a choice of three versatile reception areas and several ceremony areas, including a beautiful indoor option. The restaurant 5th Street is the official catering and operations partner, handling the coordination, creation and delivery of each wedding or event.

5th Street is already well known for its food and service, and its team plans each layer of the day with the couple. The setting pairs modern elegance with wide natural views, and the spaces are set up for dining, dancing and speeches.

A published guest review says everything ran seamlessly on the day. Rated 4.7 from 24 Google reviews, 20 of them five stars and 1 one star.

What reviewers mention

  • food 3
  • planning process 3
  • stunning venue 2
  • attention to detail 2
  • view 2
  • organization 2
  • staff 2
  • wedding 2

Services and details

  • Hosts weddings

    Yes

  • Ceremony on site

    Yes

  • Reception on site

    Yes

  • Wet-weather option

    Yes

No information yet on bYO alcohol, own caterer allowed, on-site accommodation, wheelchair access, exclusive use, garden setting, vineyard or winery, waterfront, barn or rustic, city venue, heritage building. The website did not say; call and ask.

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Listing compiled from public sources on 19 October 2026. Report a correction or request removal. Back to wedding venues in Akaroa and Banks Peninsula.