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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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 State Highway 30, Awakeri .
Phone 07 304 9666.
Awakaponga Hall
Sutherland Rd, RD3, Awakaponga
Awakeri Events Centre
State Highway 30, Awakeri
Awakeri War Memorial Hall
State Highway 30, Awakeri
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
cnr Main St and Kauri St, Edgecumbe
Galatea War Memorial Hall
Murupara
Gillions 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
42 Landing Road, Whakatane
Manawahe Hall
Manawahe
Ohope Beach Top 10 Holiday Park
367 Harbour Road, Ohope Beach
Ohope Chartered Club & Restaurant
Bluett Road, Ohope Beach
Ohope Golf Club
Harbour Road, Ohope
Ohope Hall
Bluett Rd, Ohope
Otakiri Hall
Otakiri Rd, RD2, Whakatane
Rangitaiki River Lodge
170 Golf Road, Murupara
Taneatua War Memorial Hall
Taneatua
Tuscany Villas Motor Inn
57 The Strand, Whakatane
Whakatane Golf Club
181 Golf Links Road, Whakatane
Whakatane War Memorial Hall & Sports Stadium
Rex Morpeth Park, Short Street, Whakatane
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.