Rotorua Convention Centre

The Convention Centre is located in the midst of Rotorua’s downtown business and retail area, just minutes walk from major hotels, Blue Baths & Museum in Government Gardens, shops, bars, cafes, restaurants, and the lakefront. The building reveals unique architecture blending historic features with a stunning, contemporary look.

It skilfully incorporates the old (a wartime theatre in the Spanish art deco style) and the new, (a boldly curving façade encasing the original building). The centre greets the visitor with seven metre high glass walls that create a welcoming sense of space, light and a display window for any conference or exhibition.

The Rotorua Convention Centre has been designed specifically for conferences, exhibitions and tradeshows, with rooms of varying sizes, including the stunning Banquet Room, a fully acoustic Concert Chamber, a modern auditorium with state-of-the-art technical equipment, a mezzanine floor area, a multi functional foyer and four smaller break out rooms. For more information on this venue please contact the Blue Baths team. Blue Baths Fine Food Services is a registered caterer at Rotorua Convention Centre.

The Orchard, Lake Tarawera

For a change of pace, The Orchard, with its lovely lakeside location, presents a wonderful opportunity for staging unique weddings & corporate events. In an area of pristine bushland, a place has been set aside for a marquee. It of course comes with the Historic Venues Fine Food team, at your service!

The Department of Conservation reserve contains walking tracks and many recreational and cultural sites. The devastating eruption of Mount Tarawera in 1886 completely reshaped this landscape and lifted the level of the lake by 12 m. Nearby Tarawera landing is the departure point for scenic boat tours, and traditional Maori paintings of archaeological significance, decorate the rock walls close by. The location of this enchanting and somewhat spiritual setting is just 8 km from Rotorua via Tarawera Road, off Te Ngae Road. For more information on this venue please contact the Blue Baths team.

Te Aomarama Ohinemutu

This magnificent location is steeped in cultural importance and allows guests to experience a very special part of Rotorua’s heritage which is often unseen. Meaning ‘the ever-changing world we live in’ this venue is located in the historically significant precinct of Ohinemutu lying adjacent to St Faiths Church on the shores of Lake Rotorua. Te Aomarama is an ideal venue for international visitors to be given an authentic Maori welcome and concert with lunch/dinner provided, or for a conference group wanting to meet and relax out of the hotel environment. 

The venue has one large room – seating 80 pax and two smaller meeting rooms. An on-site steam oven also allows for the option for diners to sample a traditional hangi . A tour of St Faiths Church and Ohinemutu Village can be arranged with a local guide, allowing guests the opportunity to fully appreciate the unique geothermal environment and historical background of this site. The spiritual centre for the Arawa tribe who were the main pre-European inhabitants of Rotorua,and home to the people of Ngati Whakaue who have traditionally hosted visitors since the early 1880s.

The Tudor styled St Faiths Anglican Church built in 1991,is richly decorated with woven and painted wall hangings. A window overlooking the lake depicts a Maori Christ, garbed in traditional feather cloak who appears to be walking on the waters of Lake Rotorua. Ohinemutu is also home to Rotorua’s paramount marae, Te Papaiouru Marae, home of Tamatekapua’s ancestral house. Tamatekapua is revered as the captain of the Arawa canoe which brought the ancestors of this tribe to Aotearoa NZ, circa 1350AD. For more information on this venue please contact the Blue Baths team.

The NZ Caterpillar Experience

Not just a load of old bulldozers! Experience the drama and raw power of the Caterpillar® story. See how this innovative farming, agricultural, earthmoving, forestry and roading machinery helped shape New Zealand history. The Caterpillar Experience isn’t just a museum, it’s place where you can see big machines, tractors and classic trucks up close in recreated New Zealand native bush settings. Follow the story of the tough men and the brave women who pioneered the development of New Zealand, through storyboards and audio-visual presentations, featuring archival film footage. There are over 30 impressive restored and refurbished Caterpillar® and other classic vintage vehicles in this private collection. A unique historic destination for all ages and genders, groups, tours and educational visits, corporate events, conference and incentive groups and special occasions. The location provides a relaxed informal atmosphere for guests to gather and mingle. This pre-themed venue offers convenience and a unique space that incorporates a visual and sensory experience of our pioneering past. Catering: We favour the smoke and aroma of grilled barbecue style food wafting through the air, blending perfectly with our character and complimenting our rustic style. Offers an excellent opportunity to feature New Zealand produce, game meats, cheese and other delicacies, intergrated with a variety of superb accompaniments. Casual buffet, individually plated or cocktail food, the choice is yours. For more information on this venue please contact the Blue Baths team.

Agroventures & Agrodome

Do you just want to have fun after doing the hard yards in the office? Agroventures is just the place for you – with a brand new adventure centre, complete with an outdoor entertainment area, BBQ facilities and surround sound, you can opt for exclusive use of this area and also all of the activities on site. This is the perfect place to do business by morning and to energize and inspire your delegates by afternoon. Imagine being hidden away in the midst of an organic orchard, when a farm tractor and trailer pulls up outside to whisk your delegates off to Agroventures and then next thing you know – you’re on a jet boat, whizzing around a 1km course at 100kmph, Swooping towards the earth with your colleagues from 40 metres or learning to fly Freefall style or racing against the clock on the world’s first human powered mono rail – Shweeb Agroventures is located within the heart of the world famous Agrodome. The Agrodome has a number of unique venues in which you can hold your conference or conference/gala dinner, with capacity for up to 450 pax with banquet style catering. With an easy understanding of New Zealand’s culinary heritage, the Fine Food team of Historic Venues, are your perfect choice for scrumptiously satisfying catering for any occasion. Drawing onNew Zealand’s famous fresh produce, our chefs can deliver everything from a casual Agroventure barbecue with fireside flair to a more formal menu for a corporate event within Rotorua’s iconic Agrodome. For more information on this venue please contact the Blue Baths team.

The Native Bush Camp at Off Road NZ

Relax & replenish after a day packed with unforgettable adventures. Return to the authentic Native Bush Camp exhausted and exhilerated from testing your Off Road skills. Be greeted by a wisp of woodsmoke and the aroma of prime cuts on the grill. Salads galore in summer and hearty winter fare when the weather turns cooler. You can trust the Fine Food team to satisfy hearty outdoor appetities, as they craft authentic Kiwi fare just for you. With a heritage of passion, dedication and a committment to service underlining everything they do. For 100 guests using existing facilities, to 300 with marquees, Fine Foods knows how to cater to your every need. Onsite entertainment can be provided for your private event, please enquire. For more information on this venue please contact the Blue Baths team.