Best event, conference, and meeting venues in Tauranga 2026
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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:
Venues with capacity greater than 100
Mercury Baypark
Mercury Baypark is our largest indoor flat-floor event space in Tauranga. They have many options, catering to the largest expos as well as 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
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
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
Mount Maunganui Golf Club
Mount Golf Club
Mount Golf Club offers golfers a peaceful, tree-lined setting just minutes from Tauranga’s popular surf beaches and the airport. The club features an 18-hole course, driving range, golf simulators, and a modern function venue with on-site catering and a licensed bar – perfect for both golf and events. View their website here: Mt Maunganui Golf Club
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
Tauranga Club
For one of the best views in the city, the Tauranga Club is a great mid-sized meeting and event spot, located in the heart of Tauranga’s city centre. Visit their website for more information: Tauranga Club | Events & Meetings
Tauranga Art Gallery
For an inspiring venue, filled with creative wonder, check out the Tauranga Art Gallery and their range of spaces, centrally located in Tauranga’s city centre: Tauranga Art Gallery | Venue Hire.
Holy Trinity Conference & Events Centre
With a world-class 800-person auditorium and a wide range of medium and smaller rooms, Holy Trinity is a perfect venue for a wide range of events, including business meetings and music performances. Located on the fringe of Tauranga’s CBD, it’s close to accommodation, restaurants and plenty of nearby carparking. Enquire on their website: Holy Trinity | 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
Venues with capacity less than 100
The Phoenix
Treat your team to great food, fresh craft beer, and a welcoming, lively atmosphere at The Phoenix Tauranga. Perfect for functions with full service and a relaxed vibe. Learn more on their website: The Phoenix | Tauranga Functions
Shared Tauranga
Stay productive and connected at Shared Tauranga, the city’s premier coworking space. Enjoy a vibrant, collaborative environment with modern amenities, high-speed internet, and flexible options – perfect for freelancers, entrepreneurs, and growing teams. Book your space today: Shared Tauranga | Shared Workspace
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.
BloomCo.
Located in The Lakes, Pyes Pa, BloomCo offers a serene “sharespace” perfect for workshops, seminars, and team days. This modern venue features an Event/Seminar room accommodating up to 25 people theatre-style or 14 for board meetings. Equipped with high-end tech, it’s ideal for hybrid sessions. Guests enjoy a tranquil Zen garden, full kitchen, and free parking. Explore their unique spaces at bloomco.nz.
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
Oscar & Otto
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
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If you feel like you should be on the best meeting and conference venue options across Tauranga list, please email chamber@tauranga.org.nz.
