Conference & Meetings Guide

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When planning a conference or incentive in Mid Canterbury, the only question you should be asking, is how to get in touch with us. A regional convention bureau is a resource that comes with advice, contact, experience… and no price tag.

What is a Convention Bureau? WELCOME Convention Bureau are independent non-profit organisations focusing on the conference and incentive travel market, funded by Regional Mid Canterbury is well positioned Tourism Organisations. That means we can as a conference and meeting offer impartial advice, professional assistance destination, just one hour from and we’re here specifically to help you when Christchurch International Airport, you come to our region. the gateway to the South Island. How can Experience The district boasts new state of the CONTENTS Mid Canterbury help you? art venues, hotels and resorts for Regional Bureau 1 the larger conferences, plus a wide Venue Capacity Summary 2 We can . . . Support Services 3 range of motels, lodges and high n Provide free and neutral advice on Promotional Products and Printing ...... 9 conference facilities which meet your budget country farms which specifically District Map ...... 12 and delegate expectations. cater for smaller conferences and District Activities 13 n Host destination familiarisations, giving you an overnight management retreats. Conference & Meeting Venues in-depth look and feel for the region, The surrounding mountains Hotel Ashburton 4 while putting you in touch with local Methven Heritage Centre 5 contacts to build your networks. and high country lakes of Mid Ashburton Trust Event Centre 6 n Introduce you to support services that Canterbury provide not only a Terrace Downs Resort 6 can ensure the success of your stress-free environment for any Ashburton Raceway 7 conference or event. conference or meeting, but also Brinkley Resort ...... 7 Huber’s Hutt ...... 8 n Compile bid documentation when competing a wide range of activities and Methven Resort 8 to host national or international conferences. structured team building options. The Shed 9 n Co-ordinate site inspections and For assistance or information, Ashburton Club & MSA 10 appointments with venues and suppliers. Glenfalloch Station ...... 10 please contact n Provide support collateral, destination Pudding Hill Lodge 10 brochures, CD Rom, DVD and Experience Mid Canterbury: Mt Potts Lodge ...... 10 photographic imagery. Ashburton Aviation Museum ...... 11 n Assist in developing accompanying persons’ Ashburton Motor Lodge & Conference Centre 11 The Blue Pub - Samuels ...... 11 programmes and advice on pre and P: +64 3 308 2669 The Lodge on Chertsey 11 post touring options. The Tinwald Hall 11 n Help arrange incentive travel itineraries E: [email protected] The Plains Railway & Historical Museum . . . 11 that you can be confident will reward W: www.midcanterburynz.com Ski Time Lodge 11 and delight your group.

1 Venue Capacity Summary

Map Key from page 12 Conference Capacity Accommodation Classroom Theatre Cocktail Banquet Boardroom Bed Rooms Ex Factor

1. Ashburton Trust Event Centre 100 500 200 120 110 - - Support Services www.ateventcentre.co.nz

2. Hotel Ashburton 200 400 450 300 30 93 54 A comprehensive range of specialist services are available in Mid Canterbury to www.hotelash.co.nz make your conference, event and partner programmes truly memorable. 3. Terrace Downs - - 150 100 18 133 70 www.terracedowns.co.nz Audio-Visual Services, Sound Tour Organisers 4. Ashburton Raceway - 700 120 400 - - - and Lighting Whether it’s the desire for golf, golf and more golf, www.ashburtontc.co.nz In addition to the comprehensive in-house facilities wild adventure with white water rafting, heli-skiing 5. Brinkley Resort 120 150 200 120 75 170 74 you’ll find at many of Mid Canterbury’s conference and mountain biking or a more leisurely approach www.brinkleyresort.co.nz venues, specialist companies offer a wide array of which takes in wine, food, arts and crafts, our audio-visual and other technology services. experienced staff can custom design a tour to meet 6. Huber’s Hutt 40 80 60 50 15 - - every expectation and need. We are also equally www.nzski.com/mthutt Entertainers accustomed to building pre and post conference 7. Methven Heritage Centre 80 435 285 150 40 - - Getting the right mix between business and travel and partner programmes. www.methvenheritagecentre.co.nz entertainment is vital for your conference, so too Function Options 8. Methven Resort - 300 450 200 14 113 46 is the right choice of entertainers and speakers. www.methvenresort.co.nz Experience Mid Canterbury can tap into a range of From state-of-the-art event centres, hotels, resort quality professionals in the creative industry from venues, themed gala dinners, catering for large 9. The Shed - - 250 150 - - - the perfect dance band to comedy and theatre conferences to high country stations, and quality performance. lodges suitable for overnight management 10. Ashburton M.S.A. - 225 250 200 - - - www.ashburtonclub.co.nz retreats, Mid Canterbury is the ideal conference Transport and incentive destination – just one hour from 11. Mt Potts Lodge ------With the combination of New Zealand’s safe, Christchurch International Airport. Structured team www.mtpotts.co.nz modern, commercial airlines and Mid Canterbury’s building options are also available with the region 12. glenfalloch Station - 50 120 60 30 30 15 world class, unique transport operators providing themed hanger etc. www.glenfalloch-station.co.nz you with DC3 charter flights, themed London double-decker bus shuttles, helicopter hire and Event Companies 13. Pudding Hill Lodge 50 100 100 100 50 100 50 coach transfers from the Christchurch International Looking to give your conference or event that ‘X’ www.puddinghilllodge.co.nz Airport, enables the most remote retreat to be factor? Hire companies in Mid Canterbury will be 14. Ashburton Aviation Museum - - 450 200 - - - easily and quickly accessed. able to give you just that. With their wide range of product, attention to detail, and customer-focused 15. Ashburton Motor Lodge & Catering service your expectations, not your budget will be Conference Centre 30 30 - - 18 28 17 exceeded! www.ashburtonmotorlodge.co.nz Mid Canterbury’s cuisine is diverse, creative and takes its inspiration from local produce. We can 16. Ski Time Lodge - 50 60 - 30 90 42 offer your conference delegate’s taste buds any Printing and Promotional Products www.skitime.co.nz number of taste sensations. Enjoy fresh seasonal A full range of professional printing and publishing 17. The Lodge Chertsey 40 40 30 30 19 45 20 produce, the most mouth watering seafood, artisan services are available in Mid Canterbury to www.thelodge.com breads and cheeses, organic and farm raised ensure that your conference’s marketing and prime New Zealand beef and pork, and highland session materials reinforce your key messages 18. The Plains Vintage Railway & venison and much much more. Mid Canterbury and branding. Want marketing and advertising Historical Museum - 76 76 60 20 - - www.plainsrailway.co.nz offers an exceptional array of international standard medium that keeps on promoting your brand or restaurants. Imagine a fully-catered conference or organisation well after your conference or event? 19. Tinwald Memorial Hall - 375 300 200 - - - event where every dish is memorable, unique and Mid Canterbury design and marketing experts offer prepared using locally-sourced ingredients. a wide range of promotional products.

2 3 Hotel Ashburton Methven Heritage Centre

Be . . . successful To ensure your event is The Heritage memorable and Centre has an successful, visit on-site Cafe and www.hotelash. the Methven co.nz or contact Information our events Centre staff are co-ordinator on on-hand to assist 03 307 8887 conference and ask for a visitors. free detailed What really sets Be . . . professional conference pack. the Methven Imagine a conference venue that provides a world-class visitor Under an hour from Christchurch International Airport, right in the Heritage Centre experience in a friendly, rural ski village within an hour’s reach heart of the mainland, Hotel Ashburton is the professional solution apart however of an international airport. You don’t have to look far - Methven to all your conference needs. Our full time events co-ordinator is its flexibility of Heritage Centre offers all this and more. approach. As it is and professional staff have a wealth of experience, having run The newly refurbished Centre has a range of rooms catering not aligned with numerous and varied events. for large-scale affairs through to intimate gatherings, and a single caterer, Everything you each has a different look. The auditorium has a proscenium conference require is readily stage and theatre lighting to allow full performance effects organizers can accessible on-site; while the Function room is a sun-filled space with bi-fold doors bring in their own flexible venues, accommodation, 280 off street car parks, opening to an attractive garden courtyard. Many conference or Centre staff will quality catering and award-winning restaurant, bar and groups also utilise the Art Gallery, which has monthly changing help find the right lounge facilities, outdoor amenities, entertainment and more. exhibitions. local provider for With wireless internet and secretarial services also at your For those who want to add an unusual twist to your conference your needs. fingertips, your event is assured of being highly organised. All programme, Methven Heritage Centre is notable for its own contained in a beautifully landscaped environment. purpose-built visitor attraction. The NZ Alpine and Agriculture • Versatile Encounter has interactive displays and multi-media exhibits • Contemporary themed around New Zealand’s contemporary agriculture and Capacity the alpine environment and this provides a unique space for • Cost Effective Venue Classroom Theatre Cocktail Banquet Boardroom evening cocktail functions. • Convenient Arrowsmith Lounge 60 130 150 80 30 Heron Lounge 60 130 150 80 30

Valetta Lounge 60 100 130 60 20 Capacity Venue Heron & Arrowsmith 130 240 350 160 - Classroom Theatre Cocktail Banquet Boardroom Arrowsmith & Valetta 130 240 350 160 - Auditorium 200 435 435 150 - Heron/Arrowsmith/Valetta 200 400 450 300 - Function Room 25 80 120 50 - Gallery 30 60 80 50 20 Board Room 12 25 - - 16 Erewhon Lounge 16 20 20 24 16 Theatrette - 70 - - - Boardroom - - 30 - 12 Art Gallery - - 100 - - Suite - - - - 8 NZ Alpine & Agriculture - - 300 - - Clearwater Gardenside 60 130 150 80 30 Encounter

Racecourse Road, Ashburton 7700 160 MAIN STREET, P.O. BOX 43, METHVEN 7745

P +64 3 307 8887 NZ FREEPHONE 0800 330 880 P +64 3 302 9666 F +64 3 302 9663 [email protected] www.hotelash.co.nz [email protected] www.methvenheritagecentre.co.nz

4 5 Ashburton Trust Event Centre Ashburton Raceway

Overview Capacity Venue Rooms Available Capacity The Ashburton Trust Event Centre is Ashburton’s only purpose Classroom Theatre Cocktail Banquet Boardroom Venue Members Room - ideal for all functions including weddings, 21st birthdays. Theatre Cocktail Banquet built facility designed to cater for your every need when it comes O’Reilly Auditorium 60 494 200 150 - President’s Dining Area - 250 - to hosting conferences, stage show, trade displays, seminars, Bradford Function Room 100 120 170 120 60 The outside viewing area is also available, this has stunning views of the Public Bar - 400 - product launches and exhibitions. Our contract caterers will cater Green Room 40 60 50 - 20 course and Mt Hutt. The area links to the Stewards Area and is ideal for Members’ Lounge - 150 - to your requirements and our technical crew are on site to ensure Guardian Gallery - - 170 - - catering. Stewards’ Lounge - - 120 everything runs smoothly. Variety Theatre Ashburton Foyer - - 90 - - Presidents Dining Area - is regularly used for exhibitions, trade fairs and Davidson Stand 350 - - Woodham’s Foyer - - 170 - - community events. The area extends to the spacious Public Bar area if more Rooms Available room is required. Both areas have excellent flow outside to the racecourse. O’Reilly Auditorium – ideal for everything from the performance to rock concerts or conferences. Catering Bradford Room – located on the first floor with lift access and stairs and There is a large commercial kitchen in the Presidents Area, all other areas 211A Wills street, Ashburton 7700 RACECOURSE ROAD, ASHBURTON 7700 situated in a quiet area of the building. Sound and lighting equipment, have bar/kitchenette facilities. Catering companies can be provided. data projectors, lectern, microphones and whiteboards are available. P +64 3 307 2010 P +64 3 308 6794 F +64 3 308 4558 Green Room – ideal for brainstorming or small board meetings. [email protected] www.ateventcentre.co.nz [email protected] www.ashburtontc.co.nz

Terrace Downs Resort Brinkley Resort

Overview Capacity Terrace Downs offers the perfect retreat for corporate meetings, Venue Overview Classroom Theatre Cocktail Banquet Boardroom Capacity Venue weddings, incentive and leisure travel. Its 550 acres of unique New The Pavilion (coming soon) 150 200 300 180 - Classroom Theatre Cocktail Banquet Boardroom Zealand High Country provide peace and seclusion within just one For the business person, Brinkley Avoca Room 90 110 150 100 - Shackleton Room 40 50 65 40 25 hours drive from Christchurch International Airport. Resort offers the best of both High Peak - - - 18 18 Captain Scott Room 40 50 65 40 25 worlds. Our state of the art Featuring luxurious one-to-four bedroom accommodation, an 18 The Snug - 15 25 15 18 HMS Discovery Room 40 50 65 40 25 Convention Centre caters from 10 hole championship golf course and day spa together with a wide Snowdon Room 25 40 80 18 18 Entire Conference Centre 120 150 200 120 75 to 150 delegates offering the ideal selection of activities to choose from (archery, clay bird shooting etc). The Grill - - 100+ 45+ - Shackleton’s Restaurant (Day) 100 120 150 55 45 environment for achieving results. Catering Tilley’s - 40 100 60 - No expense has been spared from Three on-site restaurants offering full catering and bar facilities Shearer’s Quarters - 16 50 16 16 catering to a maximum of 150 guests. Fairway Chalet - - 85 60 12 the sound proof doors that divide the centre into three, and the most Technical / Additional Services Coleridge Road, Windwhistle, Canterbury 7572 modern equipment available. 43 Barkers Road, Methven 7730 Standard audio visual set up offered. Additional requirements can be arranged by the venue. Full event management services; P +64 3 318 6943 F +64 3 317 9373 P +64 3 302 8885 F +64 3 302 8862 spouse/partner programs (including pre & post activities). [email protected] www.terracedowns.co.nz [email protected] www.brinkleyresort.co.nz

6 7 Huber’s Hutt The Shed

Overview Boasting modern facilities along with our own on site catering we can provide a range of options to suit any budget. A large indoor floor space is complemented by an equally impressive alfresco area. All furniture can be moved to suit your group, and additional tables and chairs can be brought in. So small or large we can make it happen. We offer the districts most up to the minute sound and lighting Overview Equipment facilities, large projection screen for presentations and staging Book our function room above the newly Whether you need a data projector, lectern and mic, facilities that can cater for a solo acoustic gig, right through to renovated Huber’s Hutt. Seats 60 - 80 people. or sound system, Mt Hutt can meet the needs of you an 8 piece band. Ideal for: l Group Meetings l Private Lunch and your group. It’s all here at The Shed.

Catering Note Available for private functions There is no hire fee when you choose one of the Huber’s Hut is only available as a venue during winter l Product launches and presentations menu options for a minimum of 25 people. only, generally this is June to October. l Corporate Functions and Banquets l Celebrations and balls Somerset Lane, Ashburton 7700 l Conferences Off Burnett St Mt Hutt Ski Area l Award Ceremonies P +64 3 308 1227 P +64 3 302 8811 [email protected] [email protected] www.nzski.com/mthutt Venue Capacity - 250

Methven Resort DPI - Promo Products, Stationery, Signs

Do you require customised promotional products, programmes and stationery, or signage Overview Capacity Venue for your conference or event? Methven Resort offers excellent Classroom Theatre Cocktail Banquet Boardroom conference facilities with stunning views Main Room 200 400 450 200 30 We have an enormous basket of ideas for you to utilise, and a team of professionals to of the Southern Alps. Our facilities are Staveley Room 20 100 200 80 20 put it all together for you. Contact the specialists now to look professional ideal for all types of events, including Mayfield Room - - 35 24 - and organised at your next conference. conferences, meetings, seminars, trade Mt Somers Room 20 100 200 80 20 shows, banquets, weddings and other celebrations. We offer full catering services with a comprehensive menu choice of food design & print and beverages. 51 Main Street, Methven 7730 144 EAST STREET, ASHBURTON 7700 Our conference rooms can hold up to 450 people, which now have three new P +64 3 302 8724 F +64 3 302 8831 P +64 3 308 7298 F +64 3 308 6023 breakout rooms to compliment. [email protected] www.methvenresort.com [email protected] www.dpi.co.nz

8 9 Ashburton Motor Lodge & Ashburton Club & M.S.A. Ashburton Aviation Museum Conference Centre

Overview Conference Facilities Conference Room The Ashburton Club is situated in the centre of Ashburton. The club has an There is plenty of room for your Facilities for up to 30 people or just 2. excellent amount of car parking available. special function or themed conference Morning tea, afternoon tea and lunch amidst some unique aircraft including Seating up to 200 people banquet style, 225 theatre and 250 cocktail. available to suit. Access to the Supper Room can also be arranged. Full on-site catering GR3 Harrier VTOL Jetfighter, 1933 available. Porterfield, B2 Canberra Bomber cockpit and 1942 German Veihe Glider. Inside area 40m x 48m Cnr Racecourse Road & (SH1) West Street, Ashburton 266 Havelock Street, Ashburton 7700 which is the largest clear span in Mid Canterbury. P +64 3 307 0399 F +64 3 307 0398 P +64 3 308 7149 F +64 3 308 5109 Ashburton Airport, Seafield Road, Ashburton [email protected] [email protected] www.ashburtonclub.co.nz P +64 3 308 6408 F +64 3 308 3082 M +64 27 436 8930 www.ashburtonmotorlodge.co.nz

Glenfalloch Station The Blue Pub - Samuels The Lodge on Chertsey

Overview The world famous Blue Pub in Methven Conference Rooms offers facilities for functions and Dedicated conference facilities which seat 50 people, with breakout rooms. Conference facilities are available, and conferences in Samuels Summit Bar. Glenfalloch Station can be called a one-stop conference and incentive we can cater for up to 50 people. With the capacity to seat up to 100 destination with a unique twist. It is not only ideal for small corporate people, it’s a great choice for your next conferences, off-site meetings, planning dinners, and Full catering on site. occasion. We can provide a wide range product launches, but also an incentive destination for of different menus for functions - from nibbles and savouries for clients and staff with a “WOW” factor. your cocktail function, right through to buffets and plated meals. Cnr Chertsey Road & Kilworth Street, 4106 Double Hill Runs Road, Methven 7791 Cnr Barkers Road & Kilworth Street, Methven Mt Hutt Village, Methven P +64 3 318 5843 P +64 3 302 8046 P +64 3 303 2000 F +64 3 303 2002 [email protected] www.glenfalloch-station.co.nz [email protected] www.thebluepub.co.nz [email protected] www.thelodgenz.com The Plains Vintage Railway Pudding Hill Lodge Tinwald Memorial Hall & Historical Museum

Overview Suitable for Function Spaces Budget conference venue catering for groups up to 52 people. l Balls & Socials l Meetings Our Church and Function Room are Full catering provided on site. l Stage Shows l Conferences available for hire, along with the Train for private charters. The venue is ideal for small workshop type groups l Exhibitions looking for a venue with an outdoor area. Seating in the main hall up to 408 theatre style. State Highway 72, Methven Maronan Road, Ashburton P +64 3 302 9627 F +64 3 302 9634 Graham Street, Tinwald, Ashburton P +64 3 308 9600 [email protected] www.lodgeconferencecentre.co.nz P +64 3 308 5860 www.plainsrailway.co.nz

Mt Potts Lodge Ski Time Lodge

Overview Our brand new purpose built The rugged Potts Range was made world-famous as the backdrop to conference centre catering for smaller ‘Edoras’ in the Lord of the Rings films. conference groups or executive Mt Potts Lodge is a great venue for private functions, conferences, meetings, for up to 60 people. With corporate meetings or weddings surrounded the rugged landscapes of the . We can bring a blend of innovative menus and the adjacent restaurant we offer full much complimented service tailored to meet your needs and budget. catering on site.

2131 Hakatere Potts Road, Mt Somers Racecourse Avenue, Methven P +64 3 303 9060 P +64 3 302 8398 [email protected] www.mtpotts.co.nz [email protected] www.skitime.co.nz

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Map Key

1. Ashburton Trust Event Centre

2. Hotel Ashburton

3. Terrace Downs

4. Ashburton Raceway

5. Brinkley Resort 4WD Adventure Helicopter Flights Rafting 6. Huber’s Hutt Journey into remote high country with its From fabulous scenic flights to mountain Hang on for a wild raft ride on the 7. Methven sparkling lakes, glistening rivers and fresh top picnics you will soar high above Rangitata, a premium white water rafting Heritage mountain air. Visit Mt Sunday, a peaceful alpine lakes and rivers with stunning river. Including some spectacular grade Centre mountain transformed into Edoras, for the views. 5 excitement and a family friendly grade Lord of the Rings. 2 option. 8. Methven Resort Horse Trekking Archery 9. The Shed Ride kind-natured horses and explore Skiing / Snowboarding Put your archery skills to the test. After surrounding farmland. Enjoy the From Mt Hutt Ski Area to the untracked 10. Ashburton a brief introductory lesson and safety outstanding views of rugged, majestic terrain of the Southern Alps, this district Club & M.S.A. briefing you’ll be wielding a bow and mountains and the opal coloured waters has it all. 11. Mt Potts arrow with as much finesse as Robin of the . Lodge Hood, Maid Marion or the legendary Skydiving 12. Glenfalloch William Tell. Compete against your peers Hot Air Ballooning Extreme exhilaration descending Station to see who the best shot is. Experience the sheer magic of hot air thousands of feet into breathtaking ASHBURTON 13. Pudding Hill ballooning over the Canterbury Plains scenery. Freefall at 200kph with Lodge Clay-bird shooting with the Aoraki Balloon Safari team of skydivingnz.com Ready, aim, fire! Challenge your highly experienced pilots and crew. Your 14. Ashburton colleagues to a clay-bird shoot-out and experience will be an unforgettable one, Aviation Wine Tasting Museum see who claims the most hits. right from your tranquil ascent to the 12 Taste the local flavours, which are Trace its path with the barrel of your champagne style breakfast on landing! 15. Ashburton 6 produced from selected hand harvested shotgun before pulling the trigger - if Motor Lodge 3 grapes for optimum flavour at CharRees you’re a crack shot, you’ll blow that clay & Conference Ice Skating / Curling Winery Cellar. 16 bird into smithereens. Centre Enjoy ice skating and curling surrounded 13 by native beech forest at Staveley - a 16. Ski Time 11 Lodge Golf natural outdoor rink. 5 Five challenging country golf courses 17. The Lodge on cater to all levels and offer discerning Chertsey Jet Boating golfers a new challenge each time. After For an adrenalin-pumping experience, 18. The Plains warming up on one of our country golf jump aboard Discovery Jet and blast Vintage courses, cross the to along the ever-changing Rakaia River. Railway & Terrace Downs, a unique high country As your driver skillfully weaves through Historical 7 experience. Museum the intricate network of braided river channels, skimming along stony banks 19. Tinwald and through gushing opalescent blue Memorial Hall waters rich with salmon and trout, soak in the dramatic scenery surrounding you.

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TRAVEL TIMES & DISTANCES

Time in Minutes 35 57 Distance in kilometres Christchurch orge Rakaia Rakaia 35 57 G Tourism

Ashburton 51 85 18 29 Ashburton PO Box 482, Ashburton 7740, Rakaia Gorge 51 85 33 55 30 51 Rakaia New Zealand Methven 60 99 24 40 20 34 9 14 Methven Ph: +64 3 308 2669

Mt Hutt 90 103 60 55 60 45 36 10 37 11 Hutt Mt Fax: +64 3 308 2665

Staveley 69 115 24 40 24 40 15 25 17 28 14 23 Staveley Mt Somers 72 120 26 43 24 40 18 30 24 34 17 28 3 5

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