Golden hour over the Aurum Sky estate lawn above the Valley of a Thousand Hills, KwaZulu-Natal

Aurum Sky · KwaZulu-Natal

A private estate in KwaZulu-Natal, inspired by the romance of Versailles, France.

Discover Versailles-inspired gardens, a French château-style Grand Ballroom, sweeping valley views, and elegant spaces for unforgettable celebrations of up to 300 guests, in KwaZulu-Natal.

A place that makes you want to stay a little longer.

Set high above the Valley of a Thousand Hills, Aurum Sky is a private estate shaped by landscaped lawns, formal gardens and panoramic views. Inspired by the romance and symmetry of classic European estates, the grounds offer an extraordinary backdrop for celebrations both intimate and grand.

Host up to 300 guests on the Lawns or 120 guests in the Grand Ballroom.

Whether you arrive with a complete vision or simply know how you want the day to feel, our expert team will help bring it together.

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The Aurum Sky pavilion at dusk with warm light beneath timber columns
Cocktails on a wooden bar top as the sun sets over the valley

Valley of a Thousand Hills · KwaZulu-Natal

Weddings at Aurum Sky

Your day. Your people. Your way.

From ceremonies beneath the open sky to long tables, music, dancing and sunset photographs overlooking the hills, Aurum Sky gives you the freedom to create a wedding that feels completely your own.

Whether you're planning an intimate celebration or welcoming up to 300 guests, the estate can be shaped around the day you imagine.

A couple walking on the lawn at Aurum Sky with the KwaZulu-Natal hills behind them
An elegant marquee reception at Aurum Sky with cascading white florals and woven chandeliers

The Lawns

Up to 300 guests

An open-air celebration framed by the Valley of a Thousand Hills.

The Grand Ballroom at Aurum Sky dressed in white florals, glass orbs and candlelight

The Grand Ballroom

Up to 120 guests

A warm indoor room for dinners, ceremonies and celebrations.

Four hectares. Endless possibilities.

A bride and her bridesmaids walking the lawn with the valley behind them

The View

Sweeping panoramas across the Valley of a Thousand Hills.

Long tables set beneath string lights in the gardens at dusk

The Gardens

Garden ceremonies, cocktails and photographs for up to 100 guests.

Candlelit reception table with soft florals and place settings

The Ballroom

An indoor room for up to 120 guests, from dinner through to dancing.

Guests dancing outdoors beneath string lights at a private celebration

Some moments deserve a beautiful setting.

Birthdays, anniversaries, engagements, private dinners, baby showers and celebrations of every kind are welcome at Aurum Sky.

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Everything you need to bring the day together.

Every celebration is different. Our team can help you shape the experience around your guests, your style and the way you want the day to feel.

Food & Drinks

Menus designed around your celebration.

Décor & Styling

Flexible styling and décor options.

Event Coordination

Support before and during your celebration.

Service Team

Professional waitrons and bar staff.

Sound & Entertainment

Options for music, lighting and entertainment.

Set-up & Breakdown

We take care of the details before and after.

A glimpse of Aurum Sky.

A couple walking through a flower arch above the hills
Guests seated at a long banquet table with floral centrepieces
Close detail of a wedding place setting with florals and candlelight
Long table beneath string lights at dusk
Long table set on the lawn at golden hour
Garden ceremony beneath the trees with guests holding parasols

Kind words from celebrations past.

“We wanted the valley to do most of the talking, and it did. Our guests were still on the lawn long after the sun went down.”
Anja & Ruan van der Merwe · Wedding, March
The estate lawn and valley at sunset near Botha's Hill

Botha's Hill · KwaZulu-Natal

Close to Durban. A world away.

Set within KwaZulu-Natal's Valley of a Thousand Hills, Aurum Sky offers the feeling of a destination celebration without taking your guests too far from the city.

3 Wootton Avenue
Botha's Hill
KwaZulu-Natal
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An outdoor wedding reception at Aurum Sky with long tables, gold chairs and a floral arch beneath festoon lights

Your celebration at Aurum Sky

This could be your view.

Tell us what you're planning, your preferred date and a little about the celebration you have in mind.

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