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Conference & Meeting Venues

The Whakatane District is an ideal region for small to medium sized conferences. With a range of venues and a multitude of unique sights and activities, we can make your next conference or meeting something to remember. The district also has a range of community halls and venues which can accomodate large groups. Whakatane has excellent restaurants and cafes to suit all tastes and accommodation options are extensive.

For assistance with your conference, please contact Nicola Burgess, Eastern Bay of Plenty Development Board, Whakatane District Council.

Telephone 0800 942 528 or email Nicola Burgess.

Whakatane

Eastbay REAP

REAP House and adjoining Early Childhood House provide a comprehensive conference, lecture and meeting facility with  8 rooms to suit groups from 5 to 100 plus.  All rooms have white boards, tables and chairs.  Most rooms have their own tea making facilities and the complex has three full kitchens. Catering can be arranged to suit. OHPs, TV-videos, slide and data projectors are available on request at no additional cost.  Free phone for local calls.

An elevator makes the entire complex wheelchair accessible.  All or part facility available days, evenings and weekends.

Location

21 Pyne Street, Whakatane

Phone

07 308 4098

Fax

07 308 4613

Email

reception@eastbayreap.org.nz

GILLONS PACIFIC COAST MOTOR LODGE

Gillions Pacific Coast Motor Lodge

A conference or meeting room with an outdoor entertaining area that is able to seat 25 theatre style or 14 boardroom style.  A smaller meeting room is available that is suitable for displays or meetings of up to 6 people.  Catering arranged.  AV facilities and equipment can be provided.

Location

41 Landing Road, Whakatane

Phone

07 308 0100

Free Phone

0800 224 430

Fax

07 308 4100

Email

pacific.coast.lodge@xtra.co.nz

Website

www.pacificcoastwhakatane.co.nz

LIVINGSTON INN

Livingston Inn

A large, fully self-contained meeting room available, suitable for 15 people. Self catering or catering provided.

Location

42 Landing Road, Whakatane

Phone

07 308 6400

Fax

07 308 5665

Email

livingstoninn@xtra.co.nz

Website

www.livingston.co.nz

BARRINGTONS MOTOR LODGE

Barringtons Motor Lodge

Excellent small conference room and display facilities. Able to seat 15 – 20 people theatre style.  Catering can be arranged.  AV facilities and equipment can be provided. Off road parking.

Location

34 Landing Road, Whakatane

Phone

07 308 4273

Free Phone

0800 830 130

Fax

07 308 5132

Email

barring@world-net.co.nz

Website

www.barringtonsmotorlodge.co.nz

TUSCANY VILLAS MOTOR INN

Tuscany Villas Motor Inn

Conference facilities for up to 35 people theatre style or boardroom style 18.  Kitchen facilities and catering available.  AV equipment available.

Location

57 The Strand, Whakatane

Phone

07 308 2244

Fax

07 308 2255

Mobile

027 430 9247

Email

info@tuscanyvillas.co.nz

Website

www.tuscanyvillas.co.nz

WHITE ISLAND RENDEZVOUS

White Island Rendezvous

White Island Rendezvous offers a spacious apartment suitable for up to 10 delegates.  The facility is suitable for day presentations or seminars.  PeeJays Coffee House is on-site and can provide delegates with real Havana coffee and scrumptious snacks or lunches.   A projector, projector screen and speaker is available for hire. (Price on application)

Situated within 5 minutes walk to shops, restaurants, bars and wharf.

Location

15 The Strand East, Whakatane

Phone

07 308 9500

Free Phone

0800 733 529

Fax

07 308 0303

Email

info@whiteisland.co.nz

Website

www.whiteisland.co.nz

Whakatane War Memorial Hall & Sports Stadium

This community facility is ideal for a variety of functions and events. The Reception Lounge caters for up to 300 people and includes full kitchen facilities and two bar areas. The Whakatane Little Theatre has tiered seating for 271 people, a large stage with some sound and lighting equipment and a rehearsal room. The Sports Stadium can hold up to 1000 people. Seating is available, along with a temporary stage and some tables.

For bookings, prices and terms and conditions contact the Hall Booking Officer at the Whakatane Information Centre, cnr Kakahoroa Drive and Quay St, Whakatane.

Location

Rex Morpeth Park, Short Street, Whakatane

Phone

07 308 6058

Email

whakataneinfo@whakatane.govt.nz

WHAKATANE GOLF CLUB

Whakatane Golf Club

The clubhouse is available to hire for meetings and events for up to 150 seated.  Full bar and catering facilities available.

Location

181 Golf Links Road, Whakatane

Phone

07 308 8117

Fax

07 308 0247

Email

whakatane@golf.co.nz

Website

www.whakatane.nzgolf.net

Liberty Centre

Includes an auditorium facility and seating for 550 people. A smaller room seats 30 and includes kitchen facilities.  5 minutes walk from the CBD.

Location

Liberty Life Church, Wairaka Rd, Whakatane

Contact

Martin

Phone

07 307 1055

Fax

07 307 1056

Email

libertylife@wave.co.nz

Disabilities Resource Centre

Individual, organisations and businesses are welcome to utilise our conference room facilities which include; two spacious conference rooms, kitchen facilities and nearby parking. Our conference rooms are ideal for small to medium conference groups, breakfast meetings, cocktail functions, product launches, exhibitions, dinners and training sessions.  Conference and audio/video equipment available for hire.

Location

141-143 King Street, Whakatane

Contact

Sally Mason

Phone

07 307 1447

Free Phone

0800 227 363

Country Women's Institute Hall.

Location 14 Lovelock St, Whakatane. Phone 07 308 5098.

Legion of Frontiersmen Hall.

Location 20 Toroa St, Whakatane . Phone 07 308 0928.

Ohope

OHOPE BEACH TOP 10 HOLIDAY PARK

Ohope Beach Top 10 Holiday Park

Brand new conference venue with ocean views and a tranquil environment at the Surf and Sand Park.  Meeting facilities for 40 – 50 people.  Outdoor entertaining area and facilities.  Kitchen available or catering can be arranged.  AV Equipment provided.

Situated between the shores of safe swimming Ohope Beach and Ohiwa Harbour.

Location

367 Harbour Road, Ohope Beach

Phone

07 312 4460

Email

ohopebeach@xtra.co.nz

Website

www.surfandsand.co.nz

OHOPE GOLF CLUB

Ohope Golf Club

A very scenic and tranquil club house, situated on a wildlife sanctuary on the Ohope Spit just 14 km from downtown Whakatane. Full bar and catering facilities are available. Ideal for meetings for up to 70 – 80 people.

Location

Harbour Road, Ohope

Phone

07 312 4486

Fax

07 312 4566

Email

ohope@golf.co.nz

Website

www.ohope.nzgolf.net

OHOPE CHARTERED CLUB & RESTAURANT

Ohope Chartered Club & Restaurant

Ohope Chartered Club and Restaurant is situated on Bluett Road in central Ohope. The upstairs restaurant has panoramic views of the ocean including White Island and can be used as a day-time meeting venue for up to 40 people.  There is also a downstairs meeting room suitable for 20 - 30 people.  The main downstairs bar has snooker and 8-ball tables plus gaming machines and TAB. A taxi is available on 0800 005 008. Visitors welcome.

Location

Bluett Road, Ohope Beach

Phone

07 312 5808 (for restaurant) or 07 312 5008 (for club)

OHOPE HALL

Ohope Hall

The Ohope Hall is a stadium that holds up to 550 people and is ideal for concerts and sports events. Seating is available, but tables are not provided.

For bookings, prices and terms and conditions contact the Hall Booking Officer at the Whakatane Information Centre, cnr Kakahoroa Drive and Quay St, Whakatane.

Location

Bluett Rd, Ohope

Phone

07 308 6058

Email

whakataneinfo@whakatane.govt.nz

Murupara

RANGITAIKI RIVER LODGE

Rangitaiki River Lodge

Located approximately 45 minutes south of Whakatane the Lodge is the perfect corporate retreat for small conferences, seminars and product launches in an idyllic rural setting.  Flexible conference facilities include a dining, games room, lounge and conference room that can accommodate up to 40 people.  Outdoor entertaining and games area which includes volleyball, croquet and petanque.  Easy access to Te Urewera National Park for superb recreational activities including fly-fishing, rafting and walking.  Adjacent to a challenging 18-hole golf course.

Location

170 Golf Road, Murupara

Phone

07 366 5507

Fax

07 366 5537

Mobile

025 496 743

Email

info@flyfishinglodge.co.nz

Website

www.flyfishinglodge.co.nz

Galatea War Memorial Hall.

Location Murupara. Phone 07 366 4764.

Countryside Locations

AWAKERI EVENTS CENTRE

Awakeri Events Centre

The Awakeri Events Centre has a full range of facilities for hire including lounge, kitchen, bar and gymnasium.

The lounge is fully furnished and will seat 168 people. It has a large deck area and outlook onto Awakeri Park. It's ideal for functions or meetings and a full range of AV equipment is available. The kitchen is a fully commercial facility with an in-house caterer. Menus can be designed to suit your function and quotes are available on request. The bar is fully licensed and stocked and staff can be provided at no extra cost. The gymnasium has a capacity of 680. It has top quality acoustics with staging available if required. Off road car parking with access for 100 vehicles is available.

Location

State Highway 30, Awakeri

Phone

07 304 9666, Bookings: 07 304 8277

EDGECUMBE WAR MEMORIAL HALL

Edgecumbe War Memorial Hall

The Edgecumbe Hall includes a reception lounge with room for 250 standing or 120 seated. Kitchen facilities, seats and tables are provided. The sports stadium can hold up to 500 people and a portable stage is available.

Location

cnr Main St and Kauri St, Edgecumbe

Contact

Lois Smeaton

Phone

07 304 8048

Manawahe Hall.

Location Manawahe. Phone 07 322 1069.

Otakiri Hall.

Location Otakiri Rd, RD2, Whakatane . Phone 07 304 8135.

Taneatua War Memorial Hall.

Location Taneatua . Phone 07 312 9724.

Awakaponga Hall.

Location Sutherland Rd, RD3, Awakaponga . Phone 07 322 2275.

Awakeri War Memorial Hall.

Location State Highway 30, Awakeri . Phone 07 304 9666.

Awakaponga Hall

Sutherland Rd, RD3, Awakaponga

Awakeri Events Centre

AWAKERI EVENTS CENTRE
State Highway 30, Awakeri

Awakeri War Memorial Hall

State Highway 30, Awakeri

Barringtons Motor Lodge

BARRINGTONS MOTOR LODGE
34 Landing Road, Whakatane

Country Women's Institute Hall

14 Lovelock St, Whakatane

Disabilities Resource Centre

141-143 King Street, Whakatane

Eastbay REAP

21 Pyne Street, Whakatane

Edgecumbe War Memorial Hall

EDGECUMBE WAR MEMORIAL HALL
cnr Main St and Kauri St, Edgecumbe

Galatea War Memorial Hall

Murupara

Gillions Pacific Coast Motor Lodge

GILLONS PACIFIC COAST MOTOR LODGE
41 Landing Road, Whakatane

Legion of Frontiersmen Hall

20 Toroa St, Whakatane

Liberty Centre

Liberty Life Church, Wairaka Rd, Whakatane

Livingston Inn

LIVINGSTON INN
42 Landing Road, Whakatane

Manawahe Hall

Manawahe

Ohope Beach Top 10 Holiday Park

OHOPE BEACH TOP 10 HOLIDAY PARK
367 Harbour Road, Ohope Beach

Ohope Chartered Club & Restaurant

OHOPE CHARTERED CLUB & RESTAURANT
Bluett Road, Ohope Beach

Ohope Golf Club

OHOPE GOLF CLUB
Harbour Road, Ohope

Ohope Hall

OHOPE HALL
Bluett Rd, Ohope

Otakiri Hall

Otakiri Rd, RD2, Whakatane

Rangitaiki River Lodge

RANGITAIKI RIVER LODGE
170 Golf Road, Murupara

Taneatua War Memorial Hall

Taneatua

Tuscany Villas Motor Inn

TUSCANY VILLAS MOTOR INN
57 The Strand, Whakatane

Whakatane Golf Club

WHAKATANE GOLF CLUB
181 Golf Links Road, Whakatane

Whakatane War Memorial Hall & Sports Stadium

Rex Morpeth Park, Short Street, Whakatane

White Island Rendezvous

WHITE ISLAND RENDEZVOUS
15 The Strand East, Whakatane

The official tourism information website for the Whakatane District, including Ohope and Murupara, in the Eastern Bay of Plenty. Whakatane is a coastal town, situated in the North Island of New Zealand, just one hour drive from Tauranga and Rotorua.