Best conference and meeting venues in Tauranga 2024

As we run so many events throughout the year, people constantly ask us for the best meeting and conference venue options across Tauranga and the Western Bay of Plenty. So here is our list of great venue options from our Chamber members:

Mercury Baypark

Mercury Baypark is our largest indoor flat-floor event space in Tauranga. They have so many options catering for the largest expos, through to intimate meeting rooms for up to 40 people. Explore their offerings on their website: Mercury Baypark | Find a Venue

Bay Venues & Community Centres

Bay Venues also operate the city’s network of community centres and halls across Tauranga. Explore their venue options on their website: Bay Venues | Find a venue

Baycourt Community & Arts Centre

Located in the heart of Tauranga’s city centre, Baycourt offers a range of versatile spaces suitable for small meetings, larger conferences, and amphitheatre seating for over 500 people. Similar to Bay Venues, Baycourt also has an expert team of audio-visual capabilities and equipment to bring your events to life. Visit their website: Baycourt | Venue Hire

Cargo Shed

The Cargo Shed is a multipurpose space that is perfect for corporate events, meetings and functions, markets, expos and even weddings. Set on the waters edge of the Tauranga harbour, this industrial shed is designed for medium-sized events with a capacity of 250 people. Visit their website: Cargo Shed | Baycourt

Trinity Wharf Tauranga

Trinity Wharf features a modern, fully serviced conference venue with seven function spaces suitable for meetings, conferences, private functions, and more. They offer accommodation and venue hire deals, especially for members of the Tauranga Business Chamber. Enquire through their website for details: Trinity Wharf Tauranga | Conferences

Hotel Armitage & Conference Centre

A range of flexible function rooms and spaces to suit any event and can cater for up to 200 guests. Full on-site catering and accommodation options with newly renovated spaces and built-in AV. Visit their website: Hotel Armitage | Conferences

University of Waikato | Tauranga Campus

Opened in 2019, the campus boasts a cultural narrative built into its frame and woven into its fabric, celebrating the University of Waikato’s relationships across the Bay of Plenty, Aotearoa New Zealand and beyond. The campus is located on Durham Street in the heart of Tauranga city centre, with parking buildings, cafés and hotels within easy walking distance. Visit: University of Waikato | Tauranga Campus Venue Hire

Event Cinemas – Tauranga Crossing

Much more than cinemas, they are fantastic venues for all manner of occasions. Event Cinemas offers the widest selection of facilities for your event on any budget for a truly unique experience with comfortable seats, large screens and state-of-the-art surround sound. Enquire on their website: Event Cinemas | Tauranga Host A Event

Lone Star Tauranga

Keep your team well-fed and entertained in the warm and friendly setting at Lone Star Tauranga, with full audio-visual capabilities. Enquire on their website: Lone Star | Tauranga Functions

Miss Gees Bar and Eatery

A very funky bar, club and restaurant also caters for event bookings. Enjoy the vibrant atmosphere, high-end cocktails, and lovely catering selection, along with audio visual capabilities. Visit their website: Miss Gees | Function Bookings

Classic Flyers

Located near Tauranga Airport, Classic Flyers Museum has unique and interactive spaces suitable for meetings and events. Visit their website for more information: Classic Flyers | Venue Hire

Mount Maunganui Lifeguard Service Clubrooms

The Mount Surf Club offers a beachfront location for meetings and events in the heart of Mount Main Beach. Check their website for more details: Mount Surf Club | Venue Hire

Tauranga Historic Village

The Historic Village offers charming spaces for meetings and events in central Tauranga. Their events and venues team can help you plan and deliver a whole suite of entertainment, catering and meeting offerings across a range of sites. Explore their website for venue options: Historic Village | Venue Hire

The Kollective

The Kollective offers flexible spaces for meetings, workshops, and events from 2 to 120 people. Click here to visit their website for availability.

Basestation

Located in the CBD, Basestation offers several different sized and style meeting rooms for you to choose from, to suit your meeting or event needs. Visit their website: Basestation | Meetings & Events

Shared NZ Workspaces

Based in Bay Central Shopping Centre with plenty of free parking, Shared has a variety of small to medium-sized meeting rooms available throughout the year. Check out their website: Shared NZ | Meeting Room Options

Oscar & Otto

If you’re looking for a smaller function venue, Oscar & Otto have a great open space next door to their café on The Strand, Tauranga. They can accommodate 70 pax with their delicious catering on hand comfortably. Visit their website for more information: Oscar & Otto | Functions & Events

We’re also excited for the re-launch of the Tauranga Club and Tauranga Art Gallery, once the refurbishments are completed.

If you feel like you should be on the best meeting and conference venue options across Tauranga list, please email chamber@tauranga.org.nz.