Corporate
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Within our beautiful refurbished homestead, we have a number of rooms to accommodate your corporate or conferencing needs. On the ground floor our Russell Room is the formal dining room/reception area, accommodating up to 100 people.
Upstairs overlooking the gardens, we have our Boardroom, ideal for small conferences and meetings for groups up to 60. Our Rata Room accommodates a smaller group of up to 20 and we have an additional meeting room suitable or used as a breakout space.
If you’re thinking big, Wharerata is part of the Turitea Campus events group that includes the Sport & Rugby Institute and National Events and Sponsorship team. Close to the city, airport and accomodation venues, we are positioned to welcome and host any size and style of conference from 50-500 delegates. With superb meeting venues on-site, amply supported by across-campus venues.
Russell Room
This majestic ground floor room opens to the veranda and garden through French doors. Ideal for formal dinners, wedding buffets or conferences.
Capacity: 90
Rental: $300.00 per 1/2 day (9am-5pm or 5pm - midnight). *Can include the snug and dance floor area.
*prices exclusive of GST
Homestead
Our 1900 Homestead provides the perfect environment for your special occasion. Steeped in history with timeless elegance, the wood panelled room and period decor create a memorable setting.
Capacity: 200 (Standing-up Function), 90 (Wedding – Sit-down Buffet)
Rental: $2,500.00 (Sept-April), $2,000.00 (May-Aug)
*prices exclusive of GST
Board Room
This light, bright first floor room is ideal for small conferences and meetings for groups up to 60. Commanding superb views of the grounds, it is fully equipped with all conference equipment.
Capacity: 60
Rental: $150.00 per 1/2 day (9am - 5pm or 5pm - midnight).
*prices exclusive of GST
Snug
This cosy wood-pannelled nook is a great spot for a quiet retreat or for an intimate lunch, dinner or gathering.
Capacity: 15
Rental: $50.00 per booking
*prices exclusive of GST
Rata Room
A first floor meeting room ideal for small groups that is fully equipped and has a sunny aspect overlooking the gardens.
Capacity: 20
Rental: $75.00 per 1/2 day (9am – 5pm, or 5pm – midnight)
*prices exclusive of GST
Marquee
For the ultimate indoor-outdoor event, match a marquee on the lawn with the majesty of the homestead to create a character venue that your guests will adore.
Capacity: 400
Rental: POA
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