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Wellington CBD · Right on Courtenay Place

Wellington Bucks Party
Packages From $300

3 Hours Direct From Sydney · Walkable CBD · Dollars Stretch Further

"The capital's best night out, ready when the boys land."

VIP Express Entry Reserved Booths Bar Tabs Included Aussie Groups Welcome
3hrs
Direct From Sydney
~10%
FX Advantage
15min
Airport to CBD
VIP
Express Entry

Why Aussies Pick Wellington

The Smarter Bucks Weekend

Auckland gets the headlines, but Wellington is what the boys actually want. Smaller, denser, easier to walk, more bars per square metre than anywhere else in the country. And the venue is right on the main strip.

01

15 Minutes Airport to Bar

Wellington Airport is 7 km from the CBD. Last flight Friday out of Sydney, you're at the bar by 9pm. Sunday afternoon flight back, no week off needed, no jet lag.

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

Courtenay Place is the Strip

Wellington's nightlife is one street, and you're on it. We're at 73 Courtenay Place. Hotels, pubs, restaurants, clubs and us, all within 5 minutes walk. No Ubers needed all weekend.


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.

Wellington Airport to The Mermaid

  • Taxi or Uber15 to 20 minutes from WLG. Around $35 to $45 NZD. Cheapest airport-to-CBD ride in the country.
  • Airport Express BusRuns every 10 to 20 minutes from the terminal to Courtenay Place. Around $14 NZD per person.
  • Direct Flights From AUAir New Zealand, Qantas and Jetstar all fly Sydney and Melbourne direct. Brisbane is one stop via Auckland.
  • Best-Time FlightsFriday afternoon out of Sydney or Melbourne lands in time for dinner and the first round.

Hotels Near The Mermaid

  • Same Street (89 Courtenay Place)Oaks Wellington Hotel is on the same street as us, just down the road at number 89. Walk out the lobby, walk down Courtenay Place, you're at our door in under 2 minutes.
  • Also On Courtenay PlaceCourtenay Village aparthotel at 15 Courtenay Place if the boys want apartment-style rooms with kitchens for sharing.
  • 10 to 15 Minutes WalkQT Wellington, InterContinental Wellington, Sofitel Wellington, Naumi Studio Wellington (Cuba St).
  • Best for GroupsOaks Wellington (same street) or Courtenay Village (sharable suites with kitchens).
  • Budget Option (Same Street)Several Courtenay Place backpacker and budget options sit within 5 minutes walk of the venue. Stay on Courtenay, stay close.

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 Wellington 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 Courtenay Place

Right on Wellington's main entertainment strip. Walking distance from every major hotel.

Address

73 Courtenay Place
Wellington CBD, 6011

Open

7 Nights
From 7pm


Questions

Frequently Asked

Why are Aussie bucks parties coming to Wellington? +
Wellington is a 3-hour direct flight from Sydney or Melbourne. The whole CBD is walkable, Courtenay Place is wall-to-wall bars, restaurants and venues. Add the NZD exchange rate stretching Aussie dollars roughly 8 to 10 percent further, and Wellington gives the boys a bucks weekend that actually feels like something different to home.
How far is The Mermaid from Wellington Airport? +
Wellington Airport (WLG) is only 7 km from the CBD. A taxi or Uber to The Mermaid takes 15 to 20 minutes and costs around $35 to $45 NZD. The airport bus also runs to the CBD for around $14 NZD per person.
Which Wellington hotels are closest to The Mermaid? +
The Mermaid is at 73 Courtenay Place, Wellington CBD. Oaks Wellington Hotel is on the same street at 89 Courtenay Place, under 2 minutes walk to our door. Courtenay Village aparthotel at 15 Courtenay Place is also on the same street. Most other CBD hotels including QT Wellington, InterContinental and Sofitel are 10 to 15 minutes walk.
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 Wellington venues should we hit on the bucks weekend? +
The Mermaid is the main event. Courtenay Place itself is the city's entertainment strip, packed with bars and clubs within 5 minutes walk. Cuba Street for craft beer is 10 minutes away, the waterfront and Te Papa for daytime recovery 10 minutes the other direction. Most Aussie bucks groups do Friday craft beer crawl, Saturday Mermaid, Sunday brunch on the waterfront.

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

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