Contact: Hamilton & Waikato Convention Bureau p: 07 843 1851 CONVENTION BUREAU e: [email protected] www.hamiltonwaikato.com/conventions Business Events Directory 2016 Discover Hamilton &

2. Map 18. Palate 3. Getting here South Waikato Sport & Events 5. How we can help Centre Waikato’s endless Services we offer Tuakau Hotel University of Waikato Vidcom ACCOMMODATION & VENUES Vilagrad Winery possibilities 8. Conference and Exhibition Centre ACTIVITIES & EXPERIENCES 10. Novotel Hamilton 20. Hobbiton Movie Set 11. Mystery Creek Events Centre 22. Discover Waitomo Distinction Hotel Hamilton Helicorp NZ 12. SKYCITY Hamilton Explorer The Ambassador Hotel 23. Camjet Avantidrome Classics Museum 13. Corporate Challenge Events Hampton Downs Hinterland Adventures Motorsport Park Wahine Moe Charter Cruises Hamilton Airport Waitomo Adventures Hamilton Airport Hotel 14. LaValla The Narrows Landing SUPPORT SERVICES Situated in the heart of the North Island, the Waikato region is rich Quest Apartment Hotels 25. ForumPoint2 in natural wonders and encompasses ’s fourth largest Sudima Hotel Hertz city, Hamilton. The combination of an accessible, connected location Leisure Time Tours 15. The Verandah and a diverse range of venues provides an abundance of exciting Blakes Hire Wintec Venues options for business events. Pumice Food Group 26. One Entertainment Zealong National Tea Centre The Event Company The Hamilton & Waikato region offers a wide selection of venues Vidcom 16. The Boatshed from small, quirky and boutique to large, dramatic spaces. 27. Carrington Limousines Sir Don Rowlands Centre It boasts some of the largest (up to 8,000 theatre-style) and newest Waikato Museum and Kiwirail ArtsPost Montana Catering conference and exhibition venues in New Zealand, national and FMG Stadium Waikato Super Shuttle international hotel brands with accompanying conference centres. Good George Phoenix Hire Many accommodation and supporting services are also available The Grandstand Kerr & Ladbrook Catering along with world-class arenas and theatres, unique dinner venues 17. Hamilton Helicorp and boutique lodges. Ibis Tainui Hamilton CAPACITY CHART The Lawrenson Group This directory provides an overview of venues, accommodation, The Metcalfes Conference activities and support services in the Hamilton & Waikato region, Centre along with all the contacts needed for planning a successful Okoroire Hot Springs Hotel Out In The Styx business event. GETTING HERE / NORTH WAIKATO te aroha and surrounds The Hamilton & Waikato region is readily accessible and easy to get around, whether flying in, driving, or travelling by train or bus. Self-drive is the most popular option as most attractions are within a comfortable hour’s drive of Hamilton city, while its airport services flights throughout New Zealand. Hamilton Airport is a 20 minute drive from the Hamilton CBD.

AUCKLAND • Easily accessible by road, train or air New Zealand and international charter Steeped in cultural history with stunning natural Therapeutic mineral pools sourced from one of • Just over one hour’s drive from flight capability landscapes, an international motor sport park the world’s only hot water soda springs, unique and boutique lodges. art galleries and great walking, hiking, and biking Auckland International Airport • Central North Island location provides tracks. • Hamilton Airport (20 minutes’ drive easy access to other North Island from CBD) provides regular domestic destinations raglan flights from destinations throughout SH1 matamata

HAMILTON DRIVING DISTANCES / Tuakau Huntly Famous for its black sand beaches, relaxed Ngāruawāhia Te Aroha bohemian vibe and for having one of the longest SH1B Home to Hobbiton Movie Set, Matamata left-hand surf breaks in the world. Tauranga offers scenic rolling green hills, the stunning Wairere Falls walk, horse racing experiences and Port Waikato Huntly Hamilton City Aroha Te Matamata Cambridge Raglan Awamutu Te Waitomo Otorohanga Kuiti Te Tirau Putaruru Tokoroa Rotorua Auckland Raglan Matamata heritage trails. 78.3 130 128 148 153 117 155 201 177 196 167 177 199 220 88.1 Cambridge Port Waikato Huntly 1.04 34.6 74.0 88.4 56.8 57.2 63.4 111 87.2 106 88.4 97.8 120 138 92.7 and surrounds Karapiro SH5 Kawhia Te Awamutu Tirau CAMBRIDGE Hamilton City 1.41 .45 53.4 63.6 23.1 45.9 29.8 82.5 58.7 77.4 54.8 64.2 86.6 106 126 Otorohanga SH1 Rotorua Te Aroha 1.37 1.01 .55 37.6 53.7 99.6 73.3 126 102 121 63.7 69.9 92.4 103 141 Waitomo Matamata 1.52 1.14 1.0 .32 40.7 108 64.2 112 88.4 107 20.5 29.9 52.3 72.1 161 Te Kuiti Tokoroa Cambridge 2.02 1.08 .25 .53 .36 67.8 26.2 74.2 50.4 69.0 32.8 42.2 64.6 87.2 147 Piopio Raglan 1.24 .49 .43 1.37 1.37 1.01 63.4 109 85.4 104 99.7 109 131 151 151 Surrounded by native bush-clad mountains such SH3 as Mt Pirongia and Sanctuary Mountain, the SH4 Te Awamutu 1.52 1.04 .31 1.08 1.0 .29 .51 54.3 30.5 49.2 55.3 52.2 74.3 107 154 “Town of Roses” offers stunning walking, hiking Flanked by picturesque horse studs and and cycling options. Lake Karapiro, Cambridge is home to high 2.32 1.47 1.16 1.54 1.40 1.09 1.32 .50 23.8 26.9 104 95.7 118 155 202 Taupo performance sport along with many Olympic Waitomo medallists and elite athletes. Otorohanga 2.09 1.23 .53 1.31 1.18 .47 1.09 .28 .22 18.7 80.0 72.0 94.1 132 178 Te Kuiti 2.25 1.39 1.08 1.46 1.32 1.01 1.24 .42 .25 .15 98.7 90.7 114 148 197 waitomo and surrounds SOUTH WAIKATO Tirau 2.11 1.31 .49 .52 .21 .26 1.28 .49 1.28 1.07 1.22 9.4 31.8 51.6 181 Putaruru 2.19 1.40 .57 .58 .29 .34 1.36 .52 1.25 1.04 1.19 .09 22.5 52.6 190 Tokoroa 2.37 1.57 1.15 1.15 .47 .52 1.54 1.09 1.43 1.21 1.30 .26 .18 57.5 213 HAMILTON Rotorua 2.52 2.14 1.3 1.23 1.0 1.08 2.1 1.31 2.1 1.48 1.56 .41 .44 .50 233 Home to the award-winning Hamilton Gardens, Hamilton city Auckland 1.08 1.07 1.51 1.43 2.0 1.56 1.52 2.01 2.41 2.19 2.35 2.19 2.27 2.45 2.59 is renowned for its cultural and creative diversity, vibrant dining From awe-inspiring walks, classic kiwiana and scene and vast range of events Decorated with rustic charm and quirky boat rides under thousands of glowworms to and festivals. corregated iron creations, the South Waikato is adrenalin-fuelled black water rafting and also home to trout fishing and the Waikato River HOURS KM’S abseiling.2 Trails Cycleway. 3 HOW WE CAN HELP / Working together with our bureau partners we offer comprehensive advice about conference and meeting venues, accommodation, team building activities, social function venues, support services and all other event details. The information and assistance we provide is focused on meeting your requirements.

SERVICES WE OFFER / • Free impartial advice and quotes for venues, accommodation, activities and support services that best suit your requirements

• Facilitation of hosted site inspections and familiarisation tours including mega famils so you can experience first-hand what the Hamilton & Waikato region has to offer

• Supply marketing material such as regional content, brochures, imagery and video content to help drive delegate numbers

• Production of professional bid documents when bidding to host international and national business events, including destination Avantidrome, Cambridge information and supporting letters

• Information and assistance in the development of partner programmes, pre- or post-conference tours and incentive So much right HAMILTON & WAIKATO CONVENTION BUREAU / activities Hamilton & Waikato Convention Bureau offers a complimentary service to • Regular product and regional updates on our doorstep. assist with planning your next business event in the region. • Website exposure on hamiltonwaikato.com for ease of individual As part of the Regional Tourism Organisation (RTO), we offer impartial The perfect delegate planning advice to assist business event organisers with their planning. From initial feasibility and recommendations to sourcing quotes and organising • And many other services: enquire today destination for familiarisation visits, or just pointing you in the right direction. your next event.

4 5 Mystery Creek, Hamilton Accommodation & Venues

The Hamilton & Waikato region boasts an extensive range of accommodation and venue options. Choose from large scale and exclusive upmarket conference and exhibition venues, boutique lodges, accommodation with onsite meeting facilities or even retreat-style getaways.

6 7 CLAUDELANDS CONFERENCE AND EXHIBITION CENTRE Flexible spaces, quality facilities and a talented team – we’ve got everything you need for a seamless event at Claudelands Conference and Exhibition Centre.

LOCATION FUNCTIONS & MEETINGS VENUE/ROOM THEATRE CLASSROOM U-SHAPE BOARDROOM BANQUET COCKTAIL CABARET EXHIBITION You’ll find Claudelands set amongst 34 hectares of beautiful Claudelands offers a range of spaces that are ideal for use before Auditorium/Arena 6000 - - - 1400 3000 1120 On parkland and a short 10 minute walk from Hamilton’s CBD. and after functions. These spaces are unique in design, provide Application This convenient location means easy access to the city’s fantastic views of Claudelands Park and are located within close Heaphy Room 900 594 - - 650 900 520 38 accommodation facilities, as well as the thriving café and proximity to the main conference areas. Several meeting rooms nightlife scene. are also available, which are ideal for small business meetings of Heaphy Room 1 300 198 - - 180 300 144 14 up to 50 delegates. Many of these spaces offer ease of access to Heaphy Room 2 300 198 - - 180 300 144 14 Centrally located within the Waikato region, Claudelands is other areas of Claudelands, as well as dimmable lighting, wireless within close proximity to other major North Island cities including Heaphy Room 3 300 198 - - 180 300 144 14 internet, air conditioning and integrated audio-visual solutions. Auckland, Tauranga, Rotorua and Taupo, as well as other North Brooklyn Room 220 216 - - 160 230 128 - Island attractions such as Waitomo Caves, Hobbiton Movie THE ARENA Brooklyn Room 1 140 108 - - 100 150 80 - Set and the black sand beaches of Raglan. Brooklyn Room 2 60 54 - - 40 70 32 - Adjacent to the conference and exhibition centre is the 6,000 CONFERENCE & EXHIBITION FACILITIES capacity Claudelands Arena. This stunning auditorium is ideal for Oakley Room 62 30 22 24 40 60 32 - larger seated banquets, gala dinners, exhibitions and conference Boardroom - - - 16 - - - - Claudelands’ linked rooms and spaces can be expanded, plenary sessions. reduced or used in combinations – meaning spaces can be Network Lounge 50 48 30 36 40 50 32 - tailored to suit your exact requirements. EXCLUSIVE PARTNERSHIPS Arena Lounge 120 - 22 - 120 180 96 - The conference centre is capable of hosting 1,200 or more Exec Lounge 40 - - - 30 40 - - To complement the high quality of the venue, Claudelands delegates and offers 11 breakout spaces, on-site audio-visual maintains exclusive partnerships with industry-leading companies The Grandstand 80 - - - 90 120 - - services, ultra-fast fibre optics, award-winning catering and – Montana Catering and Vidcom New Zealand Ltd. Based on-site, Exhibition Hall A ------77 complimentary delegate parking. The main conference space, these professionals provide optimum service in catering and the Heaphy Room, can seat 900, with the option of dividing Exhibition Hall B ------77 audio-visual, communications and equipment for all conferences the room into three separate spaces. Standing alongside the Exhibition Hall C ------70 and functions. conference centre is a further 10,000sqm of integrated indoor/ Exhibition Hall D ------60 outdoor exhibition space, ideal for conferences with an exhibition component. HAMILTON CITY A: Corner Heaphy Terrace and Brooklyn Rd, Hamilton P: +64 7 958 5950 E: [email protected] / claudelands.co.nz 8 9 NOVOTEL TAINUI HAMILTON LOCATION MYSTERY CREEK EVENTS CENTRE DISTINCTION HAMILTON HOTEL Novotel Tainui Hamilton is perfectly located in the heart of Hamilton’s dynamic CBD, with easy access to the airport. The best of the city is at your doorstep, with only a short walk to Hamilton’s attractions, entertainment and major convention facilities.

With this iconic hotel in the CBD, Hamilton is able to project itself as a destination for events & exhibitions, providing the service and quality required for its international travellers.

MEET Novotel Tainui Hamilton offers 6 pillar-less, dedicated Four conference rooms with their own reception lounges meeting rooms catering for up to 300 delegates with collectively provide theatre-style seating for 600 delegates and substantial in-house AV facilities and a generous 280 classroom-style. Each conference room can be broken down pre-function space perfect for trade. Service is never to seat 150 theatre-style or 60 classroom-style. over-looked, which is why their professional events team will flawlessly organise your conference and As one of New Zealand’s biggest event centres, Mystery Creek Three seminar rooms are available for smaller meetings or for support you at every stage. With their extensive Events Centre offers clients a full suite of event solutions. workshops and combined will seat up to 120 theatre-style. Hotel experience they can also organise the region’s most With 114 hectares of pure event versatility and purpose-built facilities include 147 accommodation rooms, two restaurants, reputable suppliers, entertainment and operators. facilities to accommodate anything you require, Mystery Creek gym, spa, sauna, swimming pool and 300 free car parks. delivers memorable events for local, national and international STAY businesses. VENUE/ROOM ROOMS SLEEPS THEATRE BANQUET COCKTAIL C’ROOM The hotel has all the amenities you expect from an It’s more than just venue hire – it’s about the entire event Accommodation 147 307 international hotel with 24-hour reception and room experience. From concept and theme development, right Conference Room 1 150 80 150 60 service, gym, sauna and on-site valet parking. through to delivery and hosting, the events team has the Conference Room 2 150 80 150 60 knowledge, creativity and flexibility to exceed your event The preferred choice for business travellers, Novotel Conference Room 3 150 80 150 60 expectations. Tainui Hamilton has 177 spacious and well appointed Conference Room 4 150 80 150 60 guest rooms with LCD TVs, high speed internet, iPod Conference 1-4 600 320 600 280 docking stations, ensuite bathrooms and minibar. (Combined) VENUE/ROOM THEATRE BANQUET COCKTAIL C’ROOM Seminar Room 1 25 25 - 15

Pavilion 5,500 3,000 8,000 3,000 Seminar Room 2 25 25 - 15 VENUE/ROOM ROOMS SLEEPS THEATRE BANQUET COCKTAIL C’ROOM DINE Convention Centre 2,000 900 2,000 900 Seminar Room 3 25 25 - 15 Accommodation 177 432 The restaurant & bar offer contemporary and ambient Pavilion and Convention 8,000 4,500 10,000 4,500 Lady Chatterley’s 60 100 60 - Fairfield Room 46 40 50 30 spaces, enriched with warm hues, textures and Centre (combined) Restaurant

Pukete Room 56 40 56 30 furnished with stunning red feature screens. Convention Suites 225 150 225 150 Game Keeper - 320 - - Room 90 50 90 42 Restaurant Restaurant on Alma combines the contemporary The Bledisloe (Full Venue) 700 500 600 500 Fairfield & (combined) 150 100 150 72 fusion of Pacific Rim and European cuisine, savoured The Bledisloe (Reception) 150 130 150 130 Pukete & Whitiora (combined) 166 120 166 84 daily either indoors or alfresco on the balcony. Union Room 300 180 300 130 Unwind in the Lobby Bar with relaxing views HAMILTON CITY Victoria Room 12 - - 9 through expansive windows; the setting tranquil, the A: 100 Garnett Ave, Hamilton Claudelands Room 12 - - 9 ambience casual. For expertly made coffee, a shared P: +64 7 849 2857 Cobham Room 44 30 50 24 HAMILTON SURROUNDS nightcap or light meal, this popular meeting point E: [email protected] / distinctionhotels.co.nz Boardroom 12 Boardroom Style is ideal. A: 125 Mystery Creek Rd, Hamilton P: +64 7 843 4497 HAMILTON CITY E: [email protected] / mysterycreek.co.nz A: 7 Alma St, Hamilton P: +64 7 838 1366 E: [email protected] 10 accorconferences.co.nz/2159 11 SKYCITY HAMILTON THE AMBASSADOR HOTEL HAMILTON GARDENS HAMPTON DOWNS MOTORSPORT PARK

The Ambassador Hotel provides a range of flexible solutions Hamilton Gardens is an award-winning garden that provides a Host an adrenalin-filled event at one of the newest racing tracks in to ensure your event planning is simple and efficient. With unique venue for bespoke incentive or corporate events. The themed New Zealand. Exhilarating circuit experiences, brand new corporate a dedicated Events Manager, they ensure that your event is gardens are available for special one-off events where your guests venues and facilities, luxury accommodation and catering. executed to the highest standard. Three unique event spaces are can be transported to different worlds; imagine outdoor opera in the on offer, catering for up to 60 people. English Flower Garden or cooking classes in the Kitchen Garden. The Hamilton Gardens Pavilion caters for seated dinners for up to 500 Located in the heart of Hamilton city at Hamilton’s premier and four conference rooms can cater for up to 650 pax plenary. entertainment destination, SKYCITY Hamilton Function Centre HAMILTON CITY is the ideal venue for your next meeting, conference, gala dinner HAMILTON CITY A: 20 Hampton Downs Road, or special event. A: 86 – 92 Ulster Street P: +64 7 839 5111 A: Cobham Dr, Hamilton North Waikato SKYCITY Hamilton offers a dedicated functions team who will E: [email protected] P: +64 7 958 5940 P: + 64 9 280 6590 deliver professional, personalised service to ensure your event ambassadorevents.co.nz E: [email protected] E: [email protected] exceeds your expectations. hamiltongardens.co.nz hamptondowns.com

Catering for up to 600 guests, the options are endless. Any package can be tailored to meet your requirements and budget; parking and a range of entertainment options are AVANTIDROME HAMILTON AIRPORT HAMILTON AIRPORT HOTEL available on-site.

VENUE/ROOM THEATRE BANQUET COCKTAIL C’ROOM

Waikato Room 1 200 120 250 100

Waikato Room 2 80 50 80 36

Waikato Room 3 80 50 80 36

Waikato Room 4 80 50 80 36

Waikato 1-4 (Combined) 500 300 600 210

Meeting Post 12 Boardroom Style

City Co-Op Function Room 100 80 100 40 The Avantidrome offers one-of-a-kind conference facilities with A perfect location for meetings with people flying into Hamilton on Located only 15kms from the city centre yet a world away from the its outstanding views overlooking the velodrome. With options business and also a convenient central point within the Waikato for office, Hamilton Airport Hotel offers everything in one place for the to accommodate both small and large groups and host dinners regional conferences. Offering three meeting and function spaces, it perfect event. Whether you’re organising a conference, workshop within the infield of the velodrome, the Avantidrome is a truly provides flexibility for a range of business events including interviews, or banquet dinner, a product launch or celebration, the purpose- HAMILTON CITY unique venue for business events. corporate meetings, presentations and informal gatherings for built venue has six flexible spaces to suit your needs, from intimate A: 346 Victoria St, Hamilton 4-150 people. Catering is available by a select number of preferred meetings to large events of up to 200 guests. Enjoy fresh, healthy

P: +64 7 834 4989 suppliers. and delicious food on-site at Hudson’s Restaurant and Bar. E: [email protected] A: 15 Hanlin Road, Cambridge skycityhamilton.co.nz P: 0800 835 637 HAMILTON SURROUNDS HAMILTON SURROUNDS E: [email protected] A: Airport Road, Rukuhia A: 201 Airport Rd, Rukuhia, Hamilton avantidrome.co.nz P: + 64 7 848 9027 P: +64 7 843 8412 E: [email protected] E: [email protected] 12 hamiltonairport.co.nz hamiltonairporthotel.co.nz 13 LAVALLA THE NARROWS LANDING THE VERANDAH WAIKATO VENUES

LaValla is the perfect venue for coming together with your team. The Narrows Landing is the perfect place to experience country chic The perfect venue at , located just five minutes from Whether you are looking for a venue for a dinner, seminar, Only 30 minutes from Auckland International Airport, LaValla’s idyllic within a beautiful natural environment. Just moments away from the CBD and two minutes from . A modern, flexible workshop or celebration, Waikato Venues will work with you to country setting helps to create focus and is a perfect setting for team Hamilton city and the airport, the Narrows Landing offers stylish facility with ample free parking. Ideal for meetings & conference choose the right venue for your needs. Their selection of country, building events, formal or informal dining and conferencing. Stay accommodation, fantastic food, conference and function facilities. events with superb in-house catering. Full planning assistance vineyard or riverside venues all create a different atmosphere for on-site in tasteful attractive rooms and choose from either intimate available to make your event a success. your event. To discuss the different venue options contact their or larger conferencing spaces, including a full 90 seat auditorium team to arrange a meeting. and theatre. Helicopter and small aircraft access to site. HAMILTON CITY TUAKAU HAMILTON SURROUNDS A: Hamilton Lake Domain, off HAMILTON CITY A: 131 Dominion Rd, Tuakau 2121 A: 431 Airport Rd, Hamilton Ruakiwi Rd, Hamilton A: Grantham Street, Hamilton P: 09 888 8133 P: 64 7 858 4001 P: +64 7 838 0692 P: 07 839 0373 E: [email protected] E: [email protected] E: [email protected] E: [email protected] lavalla.co.nz thenarrowslanding.co.nz theverandah.co.nz waikatovenues.co.nz

QUEST APARTMENT HOTELS SUDIMA HOTEL WINTEC VENUES ZEALONG NATIONAL TEA CENTRE

Quest Apartment Hotels have two centrally located properties in Sudima Hamilton is one of the region’s most iconic hotels. The 3 star Wintec Venues is the home of the Atrium – the ideal venue for your Conveniently located in beautiful countryside just north of Hamilton, Hamilton, both an easy walk to cafés, shopping and the Claudelands property is centrally located in Hamilton’s CBD adjacent to SKYCITY next corporate event. With four separate conference venues located the serene Zealong National Tea Centre features stunning views, Convention Centre. Featuring full kitchens and laundry facilities in Casino and only 5 minutes’ drive to Claudelands Conference and in central Hamilton catering to various function sizes, the spaces beautiful gardens, fine food and the world’s purest tea. Venue options each furnished apartment, Quest Hamilton and Quest on Ward are Exhibition Centre. The hotel offers 69 well-appointed accommodation at Wintec venues have it all: modern décor and full audio-visual include the Camellia Tea House, purpose-built Pavilion and brand perfectly suited to support business or leisure travellers. options, including a variety of hotel rooms and apartment style suites. equipment along with a team dedicated to making your event a new Vista Function Centre (open 2016). The Zealong National Tea Other services include on-site car parking, internet, laundry facilities success. Book your next event now. Centre caters for groups as large as 300. HAMILTON CITY and 24-hour reception. Quest Hamilton, 51 London St, Hamilton P: +64 7 834 1440 HAMILTON CITY HAMILTON CITY HAMILTON SURROUNDS E: [email protected] A: 287 Victoria St, Hamilton A: Gate 3, Tristram St, Hamilton A: 495 Gordonton Rd, Hamilton Quest on Ward, 43 Ward St, Hamilton P: +64 7 839 4993 P: +64 7 834 8800 ext 7737 P: +64 7 853 3018 P: +64 7 839 1676 E: [email protected] E: [email protected] E: [email protected] 14 E: [email protected] sudimahotels.com wintec.ac.nz/venues zealong.co.nz 15 WAIKATO MUSEUM THE BOATSHED SIR DON ROWLANDS CENTRE HAMILTON HELICORP IBIS TAINUI HAMILTON THE LAWRENSON GROUP AND ARTSPOST

Nestled in a unique, expansive space Offering stunning views of Lake For a conference or event with a This stylish and modern, purpose-built CBD location catering for up to 80 For the highest quality and the on beautiful Lake Karapiro, The Karapiro, the Don Rowlands Centre cultural flavour, Waikato Museum facility is a unique venue. delegates. Ibis Tainui offers packages largest range of venues, contact is the perfect central venue for Boatshed specialises in corporate creates a long-lasting impression Create an event to remember in their to suit all requirements and budgets the Lawrenson Group, Hamilton’s conferences and functions. Ability to conferences, business events, and caters for all occasions at large aircraft hangar which is available and can be tailored accordingly. leading bar and restaurant host 10-1000 people. private functions and weddings. competitive prices. for events, filming and location shoots. A: 18 Alma St, Hamilton organisation, for all your corporate Flexible spaces with capacity for 100 A: 601 Maungatautari Rd, Lake P: +64 7 859 9200 hospitality needs. A: 1 Grantham St, Hamilton A: 201a Airport Rd, Hamilton people. Understated yet stylish, our Karapiro, Cambridge E: [email protected] A: Southend Victoria St, Hamilton P: +64 7 838 6606 P: +64 7 843 3447 venue is a world away from generic P: +64 7 827 4178 accorconferences.co.nz/6690 P: +64 7 834 0912 E: [email protected] E: [email protected] conference spaces. E: [email protected] E: [email protected] waikatomuseum.co.nz helicorp.co.nz lakekarapiro.co.nz lawrensongroup.co.nz E: [email protected]

THE METCALFES OKOROIRE HOT OUT IN THE STYX FMG STADIUM WAIKATO GOOD GEORGE THE GRANDSTAND CONFERENCE CENTRE SPRINGS HOTEL

The spiritual home for rugby in Home of the award-winning brewery Exquisitely restored, a delightful Modern conference and function Unique and genuine NZ experience. Away from the hustle and bustle; Hamilton, FMG Stadium Waikato is and dining hall. Lunch/dinner/large character function space within centre with picturesque views, A heritage-listed product, historic and perfect for intimate or large a unique venue for functions and bookings/brewery tours. Fresh beer the picturesque surrounds of large gardens and bush walks. natural hot springs, 9-hole golf, 20 hotel gatherings with shared bunkroom special events, with rooms boasting lives here! See the brewery at work. Claudelands Park offering exclusive, Accommodation, team building and rooms, bar, restaurant and conference or private ensuite accommodation the best views in town. Be part of the journey. top quality cuisine and specialist guided activities including archery and facilities. Breakfast and Wifi included. and large garden. Mountain and river event and catering services. claybird shooting available. A: 18 Somerville Rd, RD2, Tirau activities adjacent. A: Gate 5/128 Seddon Rd, Hamilton A: 32A Somerset St, Frankton, Hamilton A: 292 Ginn Rd, Rotowaro, Huntly P: +64 7 883 4876 A: 2117 Arapuni Rd, Pukeatua, P: +64 7 958 5800 P: +64 7 847 3223 A: Gate 4, Brooklyn Rd, Hamilton P: +64 7 828 4888 E: [email protected] Te Awamutu P: 0800 461 559 E: [email protected] E: [email protected] P: +64 7 958 5895 okohotel.co.nz fmgstadiumwaikato.co.nz goodgeorge.co.nz E: [email protected] E: [email protected] E: [email protected] thegrandstand.co.nz themetcalfes.co.nz styx.co.nz

16 17 SOUTH WAIKATO SPORT PALATE & EVENTS CENTRE TUAKAU HOTEL

Overlooking the river, in the heart of Overlooking the Tokoroa Memorial The award-winning Tuakau Hotel is a the city, Palate is the No.1 choice Sportsground, facilities include a boutique country hotel located within for your dining experience. From two-court arena, two function rooms, 1 hour of Auckland & Hamilton at cooking schools to canapes to flat floor sports area, kitchen, and the gateway to the Waikato. Tuakau functions, they cater for you. informal mix and mingle spaces. Hotel looks forward to welcoming you and your guests for your next A: Tokoroa Memorial Sportsground, conference or event of 5-100 guests. A: 20 Alma St, Hamilton 25 Mossop Rd, Tokoroa A: 1-3 George St, Tuakau, P: +64 7 834 2921 P: + 64 7 885 1059 North Waikato P: +64 9 236 8084 E: [email protected] E: [email protected] palaterestaurant.co.nz southwaikato.govt.nz E: [email protected] tuakauhotel.co.nz

UNIVERSITY OF WAIKATO VIDCOM VILAGRAD WINERY

Accommodation offering 697 rooms Vidcom specialises in creative, audio- Home of fine wine, food and Activities & in the Halls of Residence. Three main visual technology. By combining entertainment, Vilagrad’s is Waikato’s conference venues and all lecture innovation, technology and experience, most renowned winery destination. theatres are equipped with state-of- we can create seamless event solutions, It exudes a unique sense of history, Experiences the-art audio-visual equipment. bringing your event to life. charm and style for every occasion. A: Gate 2A, Knighton Rd, Hamilton A: Unit 7, 2D Brooklyn Rd, A: 702 Rukuhia Rd, Hamilton P: +64 7 838 4910 Claudelands, Hamilton P: +64 7 825 2893” Some of New Zealand’s most unique products are on offer in E: [email protected] P: +64 7 853 0393 E: [email protected] the Hamilton & Waikato region. From outdoor and underground waikato.ac.nz/sasd/asco/ E: [email protected] vilagradwines.co.nz conference.shtml vidcom.com adventure activities that will push the boundaries and evoke friendly competition, through to relaxing escapes, the Hamilton & Waikato region has an abundance of activities and experiences to 18 choose from. 19 HOBBITON™ MOVIE SET Experience the real Middle-earth™ with a spectacular event at Hobbiton Movie Set.

LOCATION THE GREEN DRAGON™ INN

Situated on a 1,250 acre working sheep and beef farm is The Green Dragon Inn was the meeting place for all residents of The Hobbiton Movie Set. When scouting around for settings for Hobbiton, who would gather in the warm surroundings of the bar his epic movie adaptation of The Lord of the Rings Trilogy, Kiwi to chatter about the day’s events. An exact replica of The Green Director Sir Peter Jackson found just what he was looking for in the Dragon Inn, as seen in The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit green paddocks of the Waikato just outside Matamata. trilogies, has been masterfully recreated in the heart of The Shire. THE HOBBITON MOVIE SET TOUR The barrels of The Green Dragon Inn are filled with our exclusive Southfarthing™ ale, stout, cider and gingerbeer, a perfect match The Hobbiton tour acts as a perfect incentive activity. Your guide to any feast in the Shire. The Green Dragon Inn is fully themed with will escort you through the twelve-acre site, recounting fascinating indoor and outdoor fireplaces and provides professional catering details of how the Hobbiton Movie Set was created. Hobbit holes, services with fully licensed bars. The Green Dragon Inn, the Mill and other structures can be viewed and you will see how this beautiful piece of Waikato farmland was THE PARTY MARQUEE transformed into The Shire from Middle-earth. The Party Marquee is a fully themed marquee created from To conclude your Hobbiton Movie Set experience, why not authentic canvas. The marquee has beautiful hardwood floors and experience a tour of the Shire under moonlight. Each guest will has been placed adjacent to The Green Dragon Inn. receive an authentic handheld lantern to light the way through the Festively decorated throughout with glowing lanterns and coloured wandering paths of Hobbiton. This stunning journey under the bunting, the Party Marquee creates a party atmosphere to stars will travel through the village breathtakingly lit up with Hobbit remember. The raised garden bar looks out over Hobbiton Movie hole chimneys smoking and lanterns glowing against the darkness. Set lake for the perfect backdrop to any event.

VENUE THEATRE CLASSROOM BANQUET COCKTAIL

The Green Dragon Inn 100 180 - -

The Party Marquee at 300 250 250 300 The Green Dragon Inn

Yard Flat marquee area 800 1200 - -

Movie Set - - - 1000

The Shire’s Rest 160 120 160 -

MATAMATA A: 501 Buckland Rd, Hinuera, Matamata P: +64 7 888 1505 / F: 0508 4 HOBBITON hobbitontours.com 20 E: [email protected] / 21 DISCOVER WAITOMO CORPORATE CHALLENGE CAMJET CLASSICS MUSEUM EVENTS

Speeding up the mighty Waikato in a Classic car museum and 1950s Unique, innovative, tailored events V8 jet boat is going to get the heart themed diner; conference and that exceed all expectations. With WAITOMO GLOWWORM CAVES VISITOR CENTRE pumping, adrenalin flowing and the Discover Waitomo provides a once in a lifetime opportunity for meeting venue, corporate events, ideas and themes to suit any event The award-winning Visitor Centre provides a number of spaces for faces smiling. Unique opportunity to guests to experience magical glowworms; be it a relaxing boat cocktail functions, themed dinners WHO, WHAT, WHEN, WHERE, HOW? small group activities as well as a full restaurant where guests can visit the Karapiro Dam and amazing trip, or while whizzing along an underground flying fox, it is an and team building activities. Answer: Corporate Challenge Events. experience not to be missed. dine amongst the tree tops. native bush and bird life. 15 or 35 min tours available, max. 8 people per tour, Something classic for everyone! A: 7/86 Elizabeth Know Pl, sequential tours available. WAITOMO GLOWWORM CAVES WAITOMO CAVES HOMESTEAD A: 11 Railside Place, Hamilton Mt Wellington, Auckland Since the late 1880s this cultural and historical iconic attraction has Their latest addition, the Waitomo Caves Homestead, can cater for A: Dominion Ave Boat Ramp, E: [email protected] P: 0800 TEAMNZ (832 669) Cambridge / P: 0800 CAMJET been guided by descendants of the Māori chief who first explored over 300 guests. With a large sun-drenched deck and gardens, this P: +64 7 957 2230 E: [email protected] E: [email protected] classicsmuseum.co.nz corpchallenge.co.nz the cave, and they can share with your guests the remarkable is the perfect place to unwind after your day of activities. camjet.co.nz history of the area. WAITOMO AND SURROUNDS THE LEGENDARY BLACK WATER RAFTING CO. A: Waitomo Village Rd, Waitomo If adrenalin is what you are after, go no further than the original P: +64 7 878 8228 Legendary Black Water Rafting Co. The team have been sharing E: [email protected] / waitomo.com thrills and excitement for over 27 years and with a variety of tours there really is something for everyone. WAHINE MOE HINTERLAND ADVENTURES WAITOMO ADVENTURES CHARTER CRUISES

HELICORP NZ WAIKATO RIVER EXPLORER

Liven up your team event! paintball, Choose the magnificent Raglan This is the Real Waitomo. With seven clay bird shooting, archery or laser tag, Harbour as the venue for your next amazing adventure options to choose enjoy heaps of fun and action at our company affair. Modern “Power Cat”, from there is one for your group. site or yours. purpose-built for entertaining VIPs and Includes Waitomo’s premier activities. staff functions. Gourmet catering and Qualmark & Outdoors Mark endorsed. Plan an unforgettable New Zealand activity with Helicorp; specialists Experience the unique beauty and spectacular scenery of licensed bar. in exceptional helicopter experiences. Their bespoke flights and the Waikato River for your next corporate function or event. A: End of Hutchinson Rd, Horotiu A: 654 Waitomo Caves Rd (SH37), P: 0800 22 66 54 tours are built to suit individual requirements and itineraries, and Seating up to 50 people, the vessel is fully licensed with a A: 5b Whaanga Rd, Raglan Waitomo / P: +64 7 878 7788 E: [email protected] our executive class helicopters ensure that travelling is just as range of menu options available. P: 07 825 7873 E: [email protected] hinterland.co.nz waitomo.co.nz breathtaking as arriving. E: [email protected] raglanboatcharters.co.nz A: 125 Mystery Creek Road, Hamilton A: 201a Airport Rd, Hamilton P: 0800 1EXPLORER (139 756) P: +64 7 843 3447 E: [email protected] E: [email protected] waikatoexplorer.co.nz 22 helicorp.co.nz 23 FORUMPOINT2 HERTZ

ForumPoint2 conference pPartners are conference, event and See New Zealand your way with Hertz. Quality late model vehicles exhibition management specialists. They pride themselves on their at over 40 convenient locations throughout New Zealand including professional and flexible style. The team focus on partnering and all major aiports, cities and towns. Select from carefully maintained working collaboratively with their valued clients and suppliers to vehicles, all at competitive rates. See more on your holiday or produce a result that exceeds clients’ expectations. Save your team business trip with Hertz. time money and stress – speak to one of their friendly and inspiring staff members to discuss our customised packages. HAMILTON CITY HAMILTON CITY A: Hamilton Airport, Airport Road, A: PO Box 1008, WMC, Hamilton Hamilton & 98 Tristram St, Hamilton P: 07 838 1098 P: +64 7 839 4624 E: [email protected] E: [email protected] fp2.co.nz hertz.co.nz

LEISURE TIME TOURS BLAKES HIRE

Transport solutions for small to large events from one day to multiple Support Services days locally and nationally. The modern fleet ranges in size from 10- It is the personal attention and creative ideas that makes Blakes Hire seat through to 50-seat coaches allowing flexibility. Company your first call when planning a special occasion. On display The Hamilton & Waikato region has a history of planning and hosting at the showroom at 26 Avalon Drive, Hamilton, is a comprehensive and stylish range of tableware, furniture and decorations. They have world-class events of all sizes so it is no wonder the support services an extensive range of props to choose from, so much so you may available to business event organisers are also world-class. These need their expert advice in deciding what suits your event best. specialists provide professional and comprehensive services from HAMILTON CITY HAMILTON CITY transport and theme decorations, technical services and entertainment. A: 12 Aztec Pl, Hamilton A: 26 Avalon Drive, Hamilton P: 0800 534 787 P: 07 848 1623 E: [email protected] E: [email protected] 24 leisuretimetours.co.nz blakes.co.nz 25 ONE ENTERTAINMENT THE EVENT COMPANY CARRINGTON LIMOUSINES KIWIRAIL MONTANA CATERING

Carrington Limousines provides For an event with a difference, If it’s dinner for 10 or 1000, Montana a high quality chauffeur-driven consider the train. Hire a carriage knows how important it is that each The Event Company offers complete event solutions from design and mouthful and each moment is perfect. transportation service. Travel in both on one of the scheduled services, or management to room theming and table décor. Enjoy access to unique With over 30 years’ experience, Montana comfort and style in one of their charter a train and travel anywhere venues including garden, river and lake settings, along with a great range Catering can be trusted to serve your sedans, vans or limousines. Perfect of entertainment options to suit any group or function. on the rail network whenever you moments with a touch of the extraordinary. for corporate groups of 1 to 25. choose. A: Claudelands, Gate 1, Brooklyn Rd, A: 316 Rd, RD6, Newstead P: 09 363 7324 Hamilton P: 07 8504494 E: [email protected] P: +64 7 839 3459 E: [email protected] kiwirailscenic.co.nz/charters E: [email protected] carringtonlimos.co.nz montanacatering.co.nz P: +64 21 669 643 E: [email protected] theeventcompany.co.nz

VIDCOM PHOENIX HIRE SUPER SHUTTLE KERR & LADBROOK CATERING

One Entertainment & Promotions is the Waikato’s biggest and most creative entertainment company, providing the very best talented performers and visually captivating unique exclusive shows: The Michael Bublé experience, aerial performers, MCs event hosts, DJs, bands, musical duos, comedians, children’s shows, hoax speakers, dancers, team building, roving performers, circus acts, promotional teams, corporate shows, classical acts, magicians, balloon twisters, Phoenix is a premiere event company Super Shuttle provides door-to-door Stand out from the crowd with Kerr & creative promotional items and so much more. with a gorgeous range of lighting and transfers to and from Hamilton Airport, Ladbrook catering your next function. Vidcom specialises in creative, audio-visual technology. By combining Their extensive experience includes draping to transform any venue and events and hotels. Super Shuttle One Entertainment offers total entertainment solution for innovation, technology and experience, we can create seamless event create the perfect atmosphere for your canapés at cocktail functions; elaborate delivers value and service. any type of event no matter how big or small, providing solutions, bringing your event to life. event. Their specialist team will add sit down dinners; buffet and banquet their clients with attention to detail and outstanding sophistication and glamour to your P: +64 7 843 7778 dinners; corporate hospitality at national personalised service. next event. E: [email protected] sporting events, and VIP and artist supershuttle.co.nz catering at music festivals. P: 0800 150019 A: Grantham Street, Hamilton A: 47 Mahana Road, Te Rapa P: 07 839 0373 HAMILTON CITY E: [email protected] E: [email protected] phoenixdecohire.co.nz A: 287 Victoria St, Hamilton A: Unit 7, 2D Brooklyn Rd, kerrandladbrook.co.nz PO Box 35 – Cambridge Claudelands, Hamilton P: +64 275 539 509 P: +64 7 853 0393 E: [email protected] E: [email protected] 26 oneentertainment.co.nz vidcom.com 27 VENUES ACCOMMODATION VENUES THEATRE CLASSROOM BANQUET COCKTAIL CABARET WITH ACCOMMODATION (MAX) WITHOUT ACCOMMODATION SPACES THEATRE C’ROOM BANQUET COCKTAIL CABARET ROOMS SLEEPS SIR DON ROWLANDS CENTRE 5 800 300 450 750 750 18 81 www.lakekarapiro.co.nz 2. Map 18. Palate SPACES HAMILTON AIRPORT HOTEL & CONFERENCE CENTRE 6 200 90 180 200 155 62 128 3. Getting here South Waikato Sport & Events AVANTIDROME 5 150 – 500 600 – www.hamiltonairporthotel.co.nz 5. How we can help Centre www.avantidrome.co.nz HAMPTON DOWNS Tuakau Hotel CLASSICS MUSEUM Services we offer 2 100 – 90 130 70 MOTORSPORT PARK 11 500 320 350 600 250 19 80 University of Waikato www.classicsmuseum.co.nz www.hamptondowns.com Vidcom CLAUDELANDS CONFERENCE & IBIS TAINUI HAMILTON ACCOMMODATION & VENUES Vilagrad Winery EXHIBITION CENTRE 16 6000 624 1400 3000 1120 3 80 40 60 80 42 126 274 www.ibis.com/hamilton 8. Claudelands Conference www.claudelands.co.nz DISCOVER WAITOMO DISTICTION HAMILTON HOTEL and Exhibition Centre 3 50 40 200 250 100 9 600 280 320 600 240 147 307 ACTIVITIES & EXPERIENCES www.waitomo.com www.distinctionhotelshamilton.co.nz 10. Novotel Tainui Hamilton FERRYBANK FUNCTION VENUE 20. Hobbiton Movie Set 1 130 – 140 150 120 LAVALLA 11. Mystery Creek Events Centre www.waikatovenues.co.nz 2 150 – 100 150 – 9 22 22. Discover Waitomo www.lavalla.co.nz Distinction Hotel Hamilton HAMILTON AIRPORT Helicorp NZ 3 70 40 60 120 50 NOVOTEL TAINUI HAMILTON www.hamiltonairport.co.nz 6 300 130 200 300 126 177 432 12. SKYCITY Hamilton Waikato River Explorer www.novotel.com/hamilton The Ambassador Hotel HAMILTON GARDENS 4 650 350 500 800 400 OUT IN THE STYX 23. Camjet www.hamiltongardens.co.nz 1 50 – 30 80 40 13 30 Avantidrome www.styx.co.nz Classics Museum HELICORP 2 18 – 80 150 – 13. Hamilton Gardens Corporate Challenge Events www.helicorp.co.nz OKORORIE HOT SPRINGS HOTEL 1 50 – – – – 20 48 Hampton Downs www.okohotel.com Hinterland Adventures HOBBITON MOVIE SET Motorsport Park 4 160 100 80 180 – Wahine Moe Charter Cruises www.hobbitontours.com THE AMBASSADOR HOTEL Hamilton Airport 3 40 12 – 50 22 67 155 Waitomo Adventures MYSTERY CREEK EVENTS CENTRE www.ambassadorevents.co.nz Hamilton Airport Hotel 7 8000 4500 4500 10000 3600 www.mysterycreek.co.nz THE METCALFES 14. LaValla PALATE RESTAURANT 1 – 30 100 150 CONFERENCE CENTRE 2 80 40 80 160 40 10 13 The Narrows Landing SUPPORT SERVICES www.palaterestaurant.co.nz www.themetcalfes.co.nz 25. ForumPoint2 Quest Apartment Hotels SKYCITY HAMILTON THE NARROWS LANDING 6 500 210 300 600 240 6 200 100 200 200 150 19 34 Sudima Hotel Hertz www.skycityhamilton.co.nz www.thenarrowslanding.co.nz Leisure Time Tours SOUTH WAIKATO SPORT 15. The Verandah TUAKAU HOTEL Blakes Hire & EVENTS CENTRE 3 1920 1050 860 1920 860 1 50 30 30 100 25 17 41 Wintec Venues www.southwaikato.govt.nz www.tuakauhotel.co.nz Pumice Food Group 26. One Entertainment THE BOATSHED KARAPIRO UNIVERSITY OF WAIKATO The Event Company 2 100 100 100 100 – 7 394 190 250 300 350 697 697 Zealong National Tea Centre www.theboatshedkarapiro.co.nz www.waikato.ac.nz Vidcom 16. The Boatshed THE GRANDSTAND VILAGRAD WINERY 1 – – 90 150 – 2 350 – 300 500 200 6 12 Sir Don Rowlands Centre 27. Carrington Limousines www.thegrandstand.co.nz www.vilagradwines.co.nz Waikato Museum and Kiwirail THE LAWRENSON GROUP 11 – – 100 1350 – ArtsPost Montana Catering www.thelawrensongroup.co.nz Super Shuttle THE VERANDAH FMG Stadium Waikato 2 300 140 250 400 140 Good George Phoenix Hire www.theverandah.co.nz ACCOMMODATION ONLY ACCOMMODATION (MAX) Kerr & Ladbrook Catering WAIKATO MUSEUM AND ARTSPOST The Grandstand 4 108 30 60 180 30 ROOMS SLEEPS www.waikatomuseum.co.nz 17. Hamilton Helicorp QUEST HAMILTON FMG STADIUM WAIKATO 38 89 Ibis Tainui Hamilton 8 350 120 280 350 168 www.questhamilton.co.nz CAPACITY CHART www.fmgstadiumwaikato.co.nz The Lawrenson Group WINTEC VENUES QUEST ON WARD The Metcalfes Conference 5 380 120 360 475 250 29 58 www.wintec.ac.nz/venues www.questonward.co.nz Centre ZEALONG NATIONAL TEA CENTRE SUDIMA HAMILTON Okoroire Hot Springs Hotel 6 220 105 180 300 128 69 194 www.zealong.com www.sudimahotels.com/hamilton Out In The Styx

CORRECT AS AT APRIL 2016 Contact: Hamilton & Waikato Convention Bureau p: 07 843 1851 CONVENTION BUREAU e: [email protected] www.hamiltonwaikato.com/conventions Business Events Directory 2016