Event photography and videography at Queens Rooftop

Queens Rooftop is Auckland's most dramatically positioned bar and dining venue, occupying the 21st floor of One Queen Street with a 270-degree panorama across the Waitematā Harbour. Arrival is memorable in itself: a discreet elevator hidden behind wine racks whisks guests up 21 stories to one of the city's most striking views. The venue's focus on seasonal, sustainable local fare and its impressive wine selection make it a natural choice for brand dinners, client entertainment, and high-end corporate gatherings. The combination of height, harbour, and skyline creates a visual context that is difficult to rival anywhere in central Auckland. For event photography and videography in Auckland, the panoramic harbour views at this height produce images with a scale and drama that are very hard to achieve at ground level. At dusk, with the harbour catching the light and the city below in transition, it becomes one of the most visually distinctive event settings in New Zealand.

Location
Auckland CBD
Type
Brand & luxury venue
Coverage
Photography and videography
Turnaround
Urgent or same-day available on request

Queens Rooftop: event photography & videography FAQs

Where exactly is Queens Rooftop?
On the 21st floor of One Queen Street, at the base of the CBD closest to the waterfront and ferry terminal. Access is via a dedicated lift behind the wine racks.
What events suit Queens Rooftop?
Brand dinners, client entertainment, private celebrations, cocktail events, and high-end corporate gatherings that benefit from a visually spectacular harbour backdrop.
What's the best time of day for event photography at Queens Rooftop?
The golden hour before sunset and the blue-hour transition into evening produce the most dramatic combination of harbour light and city glow.
Event venue in Auckland, photography by Sonna Studios