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Auckland CBD · The Bucks Weekend Destination

Auckland Bucks Party
Packages From $300

3 Hours From Sydney · Dollars Stretch Further · Boys Never Forget It

"Australia's favourite bucks weekend destination."

VIP Express Entry Reserved Booths Bar Tabs Included Aussie Groups Welcome
3hrs
From Sydney
~10%
FX Advantage
7
Nights a Week
VIP
Express Entry

Why Aussies Pick Auckland

A Bucks Weekend That Actually Stacks Up

Sydney, Melbourne, Gold Coast, all done to death for bucks weekends. Auckland gives the boys something different, and the maths works out better than you'd think.

01

Quick Flight

Three hours from Sydney or Brisbane. Friday lunch flight, you're in the venue by 9pm. Sunday afternoon flight home, the boys are at work Monday. No jet lag, no week off needed.

02

Dollars Go Further

The exchange rate gives Aussie cards roughly 8 to 10 percent more buying power than at home. A $1,500 NZD bar tab is closer to $1,350 AUD. Bigger packages within reach of the same budget.

03

CBD Walkable

Hotels, casino, restaurants, bars and The Mermaid all within 10 minutes of each other. No 30-minute Ubers between venues. Drop the bags, hit the pub, walk to dinner, walk to us.


Bucks Party Packages

Six Packages, Every Group Size

Every package includes express entry, reserved VIP booth, dedicated service and your drinks sorted. All prices in NZD.

Booth Package
$300
For 4 guests · NZD

A simple, affordable option for smaller groups who want guaranteed seating and fast entry.

  • Booth for 1 hour
  • 1 round of house-made shots
  • 4 VIP express entries
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Standard Booth
$500
For 6 guests · NZD

A guaranteed booth, shots to kick things off, and $150 behind the bar. Ideal for a tight crew.

  • VIP Area booth for 1 hour
  • 1 round of house-made shots
  • 6 VIP express entries
  • $150 bar tab
  • Standard mixers
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Deluxe Drinks
$1,000
For 10 guests · NZD

Two hours in VIP with $350 to spend at the bar. Enough time and budget to properly settle in.

  • VIP Area booth for 2 hours
  • 1 round of house-made shots
  • 10 VIP express entries
  • $350 bar tab
  • Standard mixers
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The Baller
$2,500
For 15 guests · NZD

Same setup as Premium, but with a $1,200 bar tab. For groups who don't want to think about the tab.

  • VIP Area booth for 3 hours
  • 1 round of house-made shots
  • 15 VIP express entries
  • $1,200 bar tab
  • Mixers including Red Bull
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Big Baller
$3,000
For 20 guests · NZD

Two large booths, all night, no time limit. A $1,500 bar tab and room for 20. Own your corner of the club.

  • Two large booths all night
  • 1 round of house-made shots
  • 20 VIP express entries
  • $1,500 bar tab
  • Mixers including Red Bull
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All prices in NZD. Pay by international card (Visa, Mastercard, Amex). Roughly 10% saving vs equivalent AUD pricing.


Optional Add-Ons

Make It Unforgettable

Add any of these at checkout or arrange on the night.

1-Girl Bucks
On-Stage Show
$300
2-Girl Bucks
On-Stage Show
$600
Topless Waitress
30 Minutes
$300
Extra Booth
Per Hour
$200

Getting Here, Staying Nearby

Bucks Weekend Logistics

The boring stuff that matters when you're organising a group of mates flying over.

Auckland Airport to The Mermaid

  • Taxi or Uber25 to 40 minutes depending on traffic. Around $50 to $70 NZD.
  • SkyDrive Airport BusRuns to SkyCity in the CBD. We're a 5-minute walk from SkyCity.
  • Rental CarSkip it. CBD parking is a pain and you're walking everywhere anyway.
  • Best-Time FlightsFriday lunchtime out of Sydney lands in time for dinner and the first round.

Hotels Near The Mermaid

  • Next Door (16 Gore Street)Oaks Auckland Harbour Suites is literally next to us. Apartment-style rooms with full kitchens, ideal for groups splitting a 1 or 2 bedroom suite. Walk 10 metres to our door.
  • Same Street (Corner of Gore & Customs)SO/ Auckland sits on the corner of Customs Street East and Gore Street. Walk out the lobby, head down Gore Street, you're at our door in under 2 minutes.
  • Under 5 Minutes WalkSkyCity Hotel, Hotel DeBrett, The Grand by SkyCity, Cordis.
  • 10 to 15 Minutes WalkHilton Auckland (Viaduct), QT Auckland, Sofitel Viaduct, Pullman.
  • Best for GroupsOaks Harbour Suites (next door, kitchens, sharable suites) or SkyCity Hotel for bigger crews.
  • Budget Option (Just Around the Corner)JO&JOE Auckland at 16-20 Fort Street, one block from us. Accor's hybrid hotel-hostel. Dorm beds from $65 NZD, private rooms available, rooftop bar with DJs. Made for groups who want to save the cash for the bar tab.

Kiwi Crew?

Bucks Night or Stag Party?

Same product, different word. If you're calling it a stag instead of a bucks, head to our Kiwi-focused page.

Booking from New Zealand

If you're a Kiwi crew organising a stag night rather than an Aussie group flying over for a bucks weekend, our Auckland Stag Party page covers the same six packages with stag-focused copy.

Same booths, same booze, same brilliant night. Just different door.


Find Us

In the Heart of Auckland CBD

Five minutes from SkyCity. Ten from the Viaduct. Walking distance from every major hotel.

Address

13 Gore Street
Auckland CBD, 1010

Open

7 Nights
From 7pm


Questions

Frequently Asked

Why are Aussie bucks parties coming to Auckland? +
Auckland is a 3-hour flight from Sydney or Brisbane, the NZD exchange rate stretches Australian dollars roughly 8 to 10 percent further, and the CBD venues are walking distance from each other. A bucks weekend in Auckland packs more in for less than the same weekend at home.
How far is The Mermaid from Auckland Airport? +
Auckland Airport (AKL) is about 20 km from the CBD. A taxi or Uber to The Mermaid takes 25 to 40 minutes depending on traffic and costs around $50 to $70 NZD. The SkyDrive airport bus runs to SkyCity which is a 5-minute walk from us.
Which Auckland hotels are closest to The Mermaid? +
The Mermaid is at 13 Gore Street in Auckland CBD. Oaks Auckland Harbour Suites is literally next door at 16 Gore Street, an apartment-style hotel ideal for groups sharing suites. SO/ Auckland sits on the same street, on the corner of Customs Street East and Gore Street, under 2 minutes walk. Other close hotels (under 5 minutes walk) include SkyCity Hotel, Hotel DeBrett, The Grand by SkyCity and Cordis.
How do I book a bucks party from Australia? +
Book online at themermaid.co.nz/party-packages. Pay in NZD by international card (Visa, Mastercard, Amex). Confirmation is sent immediately and your reserved booth is held until your arrival time on the night.
What is included in a bucks party package? +
Every package includes express VIP entry for your group, a reserved booth for the booked duration, a round of house-made shots to kick off, and a dedicated host. Higher tiers add bar tabs from $150 up to $1,500 NZD and Red Bull mixers.
Can I add a bucks-on-stage show? +
Yes. Optional add-ons include 1-Girl Bucks-on-Stage Show ($300), 2-Girl Bucks-on-Stage Show ($600), Topless Waitress for 30 minutes ($300), and Extra Booth Hour ($200/hr). Add at checkout or arrange on the night.
What other Auckland venues should we hit on the bucks weekend? +
The Mermaid is the main event. Beyond that, SkyCity Casino is 5 minutes walk, the Viaduct waterfront bars are 10 minutes walk, and Galaxy Club (our sister venue) is right next door. Most Aussie bucks groups split a weekend across Friday casino, Saturday Mermaid, Sunday Viaduct brunch.

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Six packages from $300 to $3,000 NZD. Open 7 nights a week from 7pm.

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