Conference & Events
Thank you for your interest in planning an event at the Waitomo Caves Hotel. We would be delighted to welcome your group.
The Waitomo Caves Hotel offers many advantages for group and business events. The quiet atmosphere of the hotel allows brainstorming meetings and retreats, while the many attractions and activities in the town are ideal for team-building exercises. Enjoy the conveniences of an on-site restaurant and bar facilities and bed and breakfast accommodation.
Fred Mace Ballroom - For weddings, banquets, conferences and cocktail functions. Caters for 20 u-shape, 34 boardroom, 60 theatre, 150 cocktail, 140 banquet style. Venue Hire $185.00
Boardroom – Ideal for small boardroom meetings or used as a breakout room. Caters for 15 u-shape or 20 boardroom style. Venue Hire $125.00
Complimentary chilled water, sweets, pads and pens and registration desk are provided with your venue hire. We also offer complimentary use of the following in-house equipment :
Static whiteboard /flipchart with pens & paper Data projector & screen Television Wifi internet A full range of audio visual equipment is available for hire. The Lazy Trout Restaurant and outdoor dining areas are also available for your function by prior arrangement.
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Grandeur and seclusion set the tone for this unique historical hotel situated on a hill overlooking the stunning Waitomo Village and the famous Waitomo Caves. Surrounded by natural bush and beautifully maintained gardens, this stunning country lodge style property is perfect for conferences, meetings and incentive travel. Enquire about our special functions rates for groups.
Victorian / Art Deco rooms have their own Private Ensuite Bathroom, Hair Dryer, Telephone, TV, Iron & Ironing Boards. All rooms (other than standard), also have Fridge, Tea and Coffee making facilities. Complimentary wifi internet access. Guest Laundry available onsite.
With views to the beautiful native bush clad hills, the Spa room at the Waitomo Caves Hotel is the perfect place to unwind. Featuring two, state of the art, 12 person hot tubs, this large, wonderfully appointed area can be reserved for private functions and exclusive use and is complimentary for hotel guests.
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BREAKFAST
Working breakfast $14pp Date, almond and chia seed granola, citrus yoghurt
Oven fresh Danish pastries
Orange, ginger and poppy seed muffins
Mini wholegrain croissant, tomato, brie and roquette
Plated breakfast $22pp For the table:
Oven fresh Danish pastries
Orange juice, apple juice
Choose one of the following:
Classic grill
Scrambled egg, honey cured bacon, breakfast sausage, vine ripened tomato & hash brown
Lazy trout
King salmon potato cake, poached egg, hollandaise, wilted spinach and grilled tomato
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REFRESHMENT BREAKS
Beverages Certified sustainable coffee, selection of teas:
$4.5pp per session
$8pp continuous half-day, 4hrs
$15pp continuous all-day, 8hrs
Orange juice, per 1 ltr carafe $16 ea
Apple juice, per 1 ltr carafe $12 ea
Refreshment food items One item $9pp, Two items $12.5pp, Three items $16pp
All selections are accompanied by certified sustainable coffee, selection of teas
Cold selections
Classic Lemonade scones, fresh cream & local jam
Mini Kiwi custard squares
Fresh home baked cookies
Assorted oven fresh Danish pastries
Green onion & aged cheddar scones, homemade chutney
Salmon, cucumber and dill labne finger sandwich
Hot selections
Sesame chicken skewers, wasabi kewpie mayo
Classic mini savory pies, homemade chutney
Spinach & feta arancini with tomato chutney
Mini wholegrain croissant, tomato, brie and roquette
Spiced olive, tomato & haloumi tortini
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LUNCH
Option one $14pp - Platters A selection of fresh finger sandwiches with assorted fillings
Classic mini savoury pies
Seasonal fruit
Option two $24pp Artisan breadboard, olive oil and hummus
Mini rolls with coronation chicken, citrus aioli and roquette
Seared tuna salad, tomato, Israeli couscous and saffron
Hawkes bay lamb rissoles with tomato feta and mint
Baby leek, ricotta & wild onion quiche
Chocolate fudge brownie slice
Seasonal fruits
Option three $24pp Artisan breadboard, olive oil and hummus
Chickpea falafel wrap with tomato, cucumber and minted citrus yoghurt
Beetroot, carrot and quinoa salad coriander dressing
Nori and panko coated fish sliders, caper and herb mayo
Teriyaki beef and mushroom skewers with sesame and green onion
Mango and vanilla cheesecake shooters
Seasonal fruits
Certified sustainable coffee, selection of teas $4.5pp
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COCKTAIL PARTY
Selection of: 4 canapés $18pp, 6 canapés $24pp, 8 canapés $30pp
Cold selections King salmon tatare, dill crème fraiche, fried capers
Spiced tomato palmier, haloumi and basil pesto
Coronation chicken, citrus emulsion and micro cress
Mini onion tartlet, wild thyme and whipped goats cheese
Pacific ceviche with coconut, lime and coriander
Hawkes bay lamb, olive pastry, minted pea and feta
Hot selections Chickpea falafel, citrus yoghurt and coriander
Sesame chicken skewers wasabi kewpie mayo
Grilled prawn wrapped with bacon, lemon aioli
Nori and sesame crumbed fish fingers, curry kewpie
Mini venison burger with fig chutney
Cauliflower chickpea and spinach fritters with spiced hummus
Platters - Serves 10
Fisherman’s platter $95 per platter
Fried squid tentacles, nori and sesame crumbed fish, prawn twisters, crumbed mussels, onion rings served with fresh lemon, tatare and kamikaze
Garden platter $85pp per platter Assorted crudités, cauliflower and spinach fritters, chickpea falafel with spiced hummus, lemon aioli
Cheese platter $120 per platter Selection of New Zealand artisan cheese with quince paste, grapes, almonds crackers, specialty breads
Minimum 20 guests
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BUFFET
1 appetizer, 4 salads, 3 hot dishes, 2 desserts $50pp
2 appetizer, 5 salads, 4 hot dishes, 3 desserts $60pp
3 appetizer, 6 salads, 5 hot dishes, 4 desserts $72pp Certified sustainable coffee, selection of teas $4.5pp
All buffets include: Freshly baked rolls, New Zealand butter, flaky sea salt
Appetizer Antipasto platter
Olives, grilled artichokes, dried tomato, cured meats and herbed feta with flat bread
Kokoda - marinated fish with coconut, lime and coriander
Half shell oysters and mussels, fresh lemon and spiced tomato and lime dressing
Hot smoked salmon, honey mustard dressing, green pea and ricotta fritter
Mini onion tartlet, wild thyme & whipped goats cheese
Salads Shaved red & white cabbage, coriander and citrus dressing
Baby potato, green onion & mustard
Broccoli & green bean with almond & cranberry
Roasted butternut and pepitas, feta and lemon oil
Baby beetroot, chili orange dressing
Quinoa, grilled zucchini & green pea with mint and haloumi
Cucumber, grilled capsicum, chia and dill yoghurt
Caramelized cauliflower & farfalle with coronation and chive mayo
Shredded carrot salad, almond, currants
Seasonal green leaf salad
Caesar style salad
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Function Menus
BUFFET
Hot selections Quinoa and feta falafel with sautéed mushroom, baby spinach and yoghurt dressing
Potato, eggplant and chickpea fried with fragrant masala and coriander
Salmon baked with sesame and miso, buttered Asian greens
Butter roasted market fish, potato and herb cake, saffron tomato dressing
Roasted chicken filled with lemon, spinach and ricotta, chardonnay cream
Hawkes bay lamb rump, kumara rosti, olive tapenade, minted jus
Free range pork loin, panko & buckwheat crust with cherry tomato and sweet pepper
Grilled beef medallion, beetroot orzo and red wine jus
Roasted baby potato, olive oil, shallot and chive
Seasonal garden vegetables, lemon herb butter
Dessert Baby pavlova, fresh cream and berries
Espresso & almond tiramisu
Chocolate pecan brownie, salted caramel
Blueberry brulee cheesecake
Vanilla bean panacotta, honey roasted pears
Fresh seasonal fruit, coconut yoghurt
Add carvery $15pp
Spiced honey & orange glazed champagne ham
NZ lamb leg roast with minted yoghurt
King Country beef rib with mustard, garlic & rosemary
Slow roasted pork with lemon, coriander and chipotle rub
Minimum 25 guests
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Otorohanga Kiwi House & Native Bird Park
The best place in NZ to see Kiwi! Enjoy close-up, all day viewing of our national bird, the Kiwi, in special nocturnal enclosures. Daily feeding of Kiwi, Kea, Kaka and Eels. Walk through New Zealand's largest dome aviary. Phone 07 873 7391. Alex Telfer Drive, Otorohanga
Ruakuri Cave
Ruakuri Cave is New Zealand's longest guided underground walking tour and an experience that must be seen to be believed. It will leave you open-mouthed, awe-struck and humbled by the sheer majesty of nature. Phone 0800 782 5874. 585 Waitomo Caves Road.
Waitomo Glowworm Caves
Marvel at the amazing limestone formations created by Mother Nature. Glide silently through the starry wonderland of the Glowworm Grotto, your way lit by a myriad of tiny glowworm lights glittering, glim- mering and reflecting off the water. The highlight of your tour is an unrivalled boat trip through the spec- tacular Glowworm Grotto. Phone 07 878 8228. 39 Waitomo Caves Road.
Waitomo Caves Discovery Centre
The award-winning Waitomo Caves Discovery Centre is located in the heart of Waitomo village. It is one of the best special interest museums in New Zealand and possibly one of the best cave interpretation centres in the world. Phone 07 878 7640. Waitomo Caves Village
The Legendary Black Water Rafting Company
"Black Odyssey" - Challenge yourself on this awesome dry caving adventure with The Legendary Black Water Rafting Co. who have over 25 years of caving expertise. Experience a range of different caving techniques to complete this journey that will seriously stretch your limits. Phone 0800 228 464. 585 Wai- tomo Caves Road.
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Kawhia Hot Water Beach One of the Hamilton & Waikato’s, and indeed New Zealand’s, best kept secrets is Kawhia Hot Water Beach. Head down to Ocean Beach in Kawhia at low tide, clamber over the sand dunes and stroll down onto the beach. Find your spot and start digging for an instant natural hot water spa, with stunning views to match.
Mangapohue Natural Bridge A short drive from Waitomo Village towards Marokopa is the Mangapohue Natural Bridge. Follow the boardwalk as it weaves its way through the impressive limestone gorge bringing you underneath the stunning natural bridge.
Cycle The Timber Trail Follow historic tramways through the ancient native forest of the Pureora Forest Park. It stretches for 85km between Pureora village and the old logging town of Ongarue, offering riders a backcountry adven- ture through an area abundant in birdlife.
Waitomo i-SITE Visitor Information Centre Comprehensive, impartial information and a booking service for Waitomo and New Zealand for accom- modation, activities, attractions and travel bookings. Includes souvenir shop, post shop, luggage storage. Phone 07 878 7640. Waitomo Caves Village
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