Taranaki Event Toolkit THINKING ABOUT HOSTING A CONFERENCE OR EVENT IN TARANAKI? HERE’S HOW TO MAKE IT A SUCCESS…
www.visit.taranaki.info
NEW PLYMOUTH: JUDGED “THE BEST PLACE IN NEW ZEALAND TO LIVE, LOVE, WORK AND RAISE A FAMILY” North & South Magazine
WHY TARANAKI? Taranaki offers a magical mix of world-class venues, abundant accommodation and unique group activities – it is just far enough away to make your convention or event unforgettable. With direct air links to the other main centres (we’re just a 40-minute flight from Wellington or Auckland), you’ll love experiencing our wild and friendly, spirited and welcoming nature. In this brochure, you’ll find everything you need to know about hosting your event or convention in Taranaki – from the suppliers to the support you can receive from Venture Taranaki. We’ve also attached a ‘things to do and see’ page to whet your appetite and make you want to discover this proud, unique and undiscovered region of New Zealand. With so many spectacular venues, dining opportunities, accommodation and activities on offer, there has never been a better time to bring an event or conference to Taranaki. Come and discover why Taranaki is like no other!
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HOW VENTURE TARANAKI CAN HELP YOU As Taranaki’s Regional Development Agency, Venture Taranaki provides free assistance to organisations who are considering Taranaki as their next event destination. Let us save you time and energy by making the process of organising your event as simple as possible.
WHAT WE DO: Our team knows the best kept secrets when it comes to arranging an event in Taranaki – let us help you with: • Information on suitable venues, accommodation and transport options; • Assistance in developing partner programmes and ‘free time’ itineraries; • Destination familiarisations for event/conference organisers considering Taranaki as an option; • Provision of a range of brochures and guides on ‘things to do’ in Taranaki; • Regional images and information to promote your Taranaki event; • Advice and support.
Taranaki’s Regional Development Agency 9 Robe St, PO Box 670 New Plymouth 4340 Phone: 06 759 5150 Email: info@venture.org.nz www.visit.taranaki.info
C7/VT0431/0316 Photos: Rob Tucker, TAFT, NPDC, Glenn Jeffrey, Mark Dwyer & supplied. Venues cover: Cinema, Len Lye Centre. Accommodation cover: Devon Hotel.
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CONFERENCES & VENUES Taranaki offers a range of venue options to suit the size and requirements for your convention or event. We’ve listed a range of venue ideas to help you find the perfect match, or alternatively contact Venture Taranaki for more options.
VENUES WITHOUT ADJOINING ACCOMMODATION – LARGEST ROOM CAPACITY OPTIONS
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NEW PLYMOUTH
GOVETT-BREWSTER ART GALLERY/ LEN LYE CENTRE Features: Destination architecture and gallery spaces Max Capacity: Capacity varies depending on current exhibitions and client’s requirements Indoor/Outdoor: Indoor Location: 42 Queen St, New Plymouth Phone: 06 759 6715 Website: govettbrewster.com
Venue Capacity
Theatre
Classroom
Banquet
Cocktail
Boardroom
Todd Energy Foyer
n/a
n/a
n/a
100
n/a
Todd Energy Learning Centre
70
50
50
70
40
Large Works gallery
n/a
80
60
80
n/a
Len Lye Centre Cinema
58
58
n/a
n/a
n/a
Theatre
Classroom
Banquet
Cocktail
Boardroom
Auditorium
450
300
300
300
n/a
Centennial Room
200
135
135
135
n/a
NEW PLYMOUTH CLUB Features: Projector, bar, air-conditioning, speaker, toilets Max Capacity: 450 Indoor/Outdoor: Indoor No. of Meeting Rooms: 4 Location: 49-57 Gill St, New Plymouth Phone: 06 758 0927 Website: newplymouthclub.co.nz
Venue Capacity
Blue Room
90
40
n/a
n/a
32
Meeting Room
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
15
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PUKE ARIKI FOYER Features: Foyer can be used for private functions from 6pm-12am Max Capacity: 300 Indoor/Outdoor: Indoor Location: St Aubyn St, New Plymouth Phone: 06 759 6060 Website: pukeariki.com/visit-us/hire-a-venue
Venue Capacity
Theatre
Classroom
Banquet
Cocktail
Boardroom
Puke Ariki Foyer
100
n/a
200
300
n/a
Theatre
Classroom
Banquet
Cocktail
Boardroom
La Mer Lounge
300
250
450
500
n/a
Rough Habit Lounge
200
150
120
150
50
Tuson Stand
n/a
n/a
500
700
n/a
Egmont Room
30
25
n/a
40
30
PUKEKURA RACEWAY FUNCTION CENTRE Features: 7 venue options within complex Max Capacity: 700 Indoor/Outdoor: Both Location: Rogan St, New Plymouth Phone: 06 757 5759 Website: taranakiracing.co.nz
Venue Capacity
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TET STADIUM & EVENTS CENTRE Features: A multi-purpose sports and functions venue, with three versatile function spaces for events from 5 to 400. Bar, kitchen and catering options and audio visual facilities. Max Capacity: 400 standing, 250 seated Indoor/Outdoor: Both No. of Meeting Rooms: 3 Location: 1 Elliot St, Inglewood Phone: 021 317 508 Website: tetstadiuminglewood.com
Venue Capacity
Theatre
Classroom
Banquet
Cocktail
Boardroom
Main Conference Room
150
80
170
275
n/a
Smaller Conference Room
50
30
80
125
n/a
Boardroom
n/a
10
n/a
n/a
15
Theatre
Classroom
Banquet
Cocktail
Boardroom
Theatre
550
n/a
250
550
n/a
Atrium
n/a
n/a
n/a
150
15
THE MAYFAIR Features: Entertainment venue at the back of The Mayfair restaurant and bar. Max Capacity: 500 capacity, 240 seated Indoor/Outdoor: Indoor No. of Meeting Rooms: 2 Location: 67-73 Devon St West, New Plymouth Phone: 06 759 2088 Website: themayfair.co.nz
Venue Capacity
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TSB BOWL OF BROOKLANDS Features: Outdoor sound stage & large grass amphitheatre. 8 dressing rooms Max Capacity: 15,000 Indoor/Outdoor: Outdoor amphitheatre, covered stage No. of Meeting Rooms: 3 Location: Brooklands Park Dr, New Plymouth Phone: 06 759 6060 Website: npeventvenues.nz
Venue Capacity
Theatre
Classroom
Banquet
Cocktail
Boardroom
TSB Bowl of Brooklands
15,000
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
The Bowl Stage
350
n/a
200
350
30
Green Room
n/a
15
n/a
n/a
18
Theatre
Classroom
Banquet
Cocktail
Boardroom
TSB Theatre
955
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
Stage of TSB Theatre
120
n/a
100
160
60
TSB SHOWPLACE Features: 2 theatres, multiple meeting rooms, foyers & lounges, 3 bars, 1 multi-function space Max Capacity: Up to 960 Indoor/Outdoor: Indoor No. of Meeting Rooms: Multiple Location: Devon St West, New Plymouth Phone: 06 759 6712 Website: tsbshowplace.co.nz
Venue Capacity
Theatre Royal
527
230
350
450
n/a
Alexandra Room
200
100
150
200
60
Bryan Robb Lounge
80
40
60
160
30
Meeting Room
40
20
32
40
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TSB STADIUM Features: Multi-purpose events centre. Retractable seating, 6 dressing rooms, sprung flooring tech-system Max Capacity: 4,560 Indoor/Outdoor: Indoor No. of Meeting Rooms: 2 Location: Brooklands Park Dr, New Plymouth Phone: 06 759 6060 Website: npeventvenues.nz
Venue Capacity
Theatre
Classroom
Banquet
Cocktail
Boardroom
TSB Stadium
3,300
n/a
1,000
4,560
n/a
Mezzanine 1
100
80
n/a
200
30
Mezzanine 2
50
30
n/a
60
15
YARROW STADIUM Features: Sports fields, grandstand seating, sound system, electronic scoreboard, floodlights Max Capacity: 22,300 Indoor/Outdoor: Both No. of Meeting Rooms: 4 Location: Maratahu St, Westown Phone: 06 759 6060 Website: npeventvenues.nz
Venue Capacity
Theatre
Classroom
Banquet
Cocktail
Boardroom
Yarrow Stadium
22,300
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
Legends Lounge
300
100
400
500
30
The Concourse
500
500
600
800
n/a
Presidents Room
30
15
n/a
30
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SOUTH TARANAKI
SANDFORDS EVENT CENTRE Features: Multi-purpose sports, function and recreation centre.Meeting rooms with projectors, restaurant, stadium with bleachers and electronic scoreboard, squash courts, gym facilities. Max Capacity: 1,000 Indoor/Outdoor: Indoor No. of meeting rooms: 4 Location: 150 Tasman Street, Opunake, 4616 Phone: 06 761 7534 Website: www.sandfordsec.co.nz
Venue Capacity
Theatre
Classroom
Banquet
Cocktail
Boardroom
Restaurant
220
100
180
300
n/a
Stevenson Lounge
50
50
n/a
80
20
Meeting Room
10
10
n/a
n/a
10
Stadium
800
n/a
440
1000
n/a
Maui Room
60
40
n/a
n/a
30
Theatre
Classroom
Banquet
Cocktail
Boardroom
2,000
n/a
1,000
2,500
n/a
600
n/a
500
800
n/a
West Lounge
50
24
40
50
20
Southern Lounge
300
70
150
200
50
Lounge 2
450
100
240
400
50
STRATFORD
TSB HUB Features: Modern multi-purpose Function, Sports and Recreation and Events centre. 3 court indoor stadium, ample change rooms, retractable seating. Max Capacity: 3,000 – 2 court stadium Indoor/Outdoor: Both Location: Camberwell Rd, Hawera Phone: 0800 111 323 Website: southtaranaki.com/council/facilities
Venue Capacity 2 court stadium (court 1 & 2) 1 court stadium (court 3)
Restaurant
70
30
60
100
30
Bar area
50
24
40
50
20
Smallbore rifle foyer
30
18
n/a
n/a
15
Cricket pavilion
50
30
n/a
n/a
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STRATFORD WAR MEMORIAL CENTRE Features: 2 meeting rooms, including 1 opening to adjoining garden, plus stadium with bleachers and tables. Car parking available. Commercial kitchen. Max Capacity: 1,000 Indoor/Outdoor: Both No. of Meeting Rooms: 3 Location: Miranda St, Stratford Phone: 06 765 6099 Website: stratford.govt.nz/council/facilities
Venue Capacity
Theatre
Classroom
Banquet
Cocktail
Boardroom
TSB Chambers Room
50
30
20
50
20
Function Facility
120
110
100
120
n/a
Stadium
800
n/a
400
1,000
n/a
PROFESSIONAL CONFERENCE ORGANISERS If you require more information, get in touch with Venture Taranaki or the following Taranaki-based Professional Conference Organisers.
CONFERENCE TARANAKI
AUAHA CONFERENCES AND EVENTS
THE SPARK EVENT COMPANY
022 371 9349 www.conferencetaranaki.co.nz
06 759 6920 www.auaha.co.nz
06 753 7546 www.thespark.co.nz
COMPASS
TIHI EVENT & PRODUCTION EDUCATION & CULTURAL
06 759 1647 www.compass.ac.nz/event-management
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06 759 6947 www.tihi.co.nz
ACCOMMODATION VENUES WITH ACCOMMODATION – LARGEST ROOM CAPACITY OPTIONS Taranaki has a number of event/convention venues with adjacent accommodation. We have listed them below for your ease. For more information see www.visit.taranaki.info
NEW PLYMOUTH (200+ MAX CAPACITY)
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COPTHORNE GRAND CENTRAL HOTEL Features: 4 conference rooms, built in bar facilities Max Capacity: 225 Indoor/Outdoor: Indoor No. of Meeting Rooms: 4 Location: Powderham St, New Plymouth Phone: 0800 674 726 Website: copthornenewplymouth.co.nz
Venue Capacity
Theatre
Classrm
Banquet
Cocktail
Boardrm
Accom. Rms
Function Centre
200
125
125
225
80
60
Conference Room 1
30
30
30
40
25
60
Conference Room 2
20
15
20
20
15
60
Conference Room 3
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
6
60
GCR Lounge
n/a
n/a
50
70
n/a
60
Banquet
Cocktail
Boardrm
Accom. Rms
DEVON HOTEL Features: 11 conference rooms including grand auditorium, 3 gardens Max Capacity: 750 Indoor/Outdoor: Both No. of Meeting Rooms: 11 Location: 390 Devon St East, Strandon, New Plymouth Phone: 0800 843 338 Website: devonhotel.co.nz
Venue Capacity
Theatre
Classrm
Hobson/Courtenay/Watson
550
250
450
750
50
102
Hobson
300
150
200
400
50
102
Courtenay/Watson
250
125
150
300
50
102
Forum
100
60
90
175
40
102
Courtenay
80
48
60
150
40
102
Watson
50
36
40
125
32
102
Gallery
48
24
48
55
24
102
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NOVOTEL NEW PLYMOUTH HOBSON Features: 1 conference room with built-in bar and 1 boardroom. Complimentary WIFI. Governors Eatery + Bar. Max Capacity: 250 Indoor/Outdoor: Indoor No. of Meeting Rooms: 2 Location: Cnr Hobson & Leach Sts, New Plymouth Phone: 0800 HOBSON (0800 462 766) Website: hobsonhotel.co.nz
Venue Capacity
Theatre
Classrm
Banquet
Cocktail
Boardrm
Accom. Rms
Waitangi Room
200
120
170
250
n/a
85
Boardroom
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
10
85
QUALITY HOTEL PLYMOUTH INTERNATIONAL Features: Grand ballroom, 6 meeting rooms, bar and restaurant Max Capacity: 500 Indoor/Outdoor: Indoor No. of Meeting Rooms: 7 Location: Cnr Courtenay & Leach Sts, New Plymouth Phone: 0800 800 597 Website: plymouth.co.nz
Venue Capacity
Theatre
Classrm
Banquet
Cocktail
Boardrm
Accom. Rms
Grand Ballroom
450
200
340
500
n/a
76
The Ballroom
240
100
160
500
n/a
76
Hobson Room
190
84
120
200
n/a
76
Timandra Room
70
30
50
60
n/a
76
Blenheim Room
90
60
100
150
n/a
76
Brougham & Essex Rooms (each)
50
27
40
60
n/a
76
NEW PLYMOUTH (MAX CAPACITY UNDER 200)
AHU AHU BEACH VILLAS Features: Sweeping sea views, on-site catering, unique accommodation & outdoor space for marquees. Max Capacity: 200 Indoor/Outdoor: Both No. of Meeting Rooms: 1 Location: Ahu Ahu Rd, Oakura Phone: 06 752 7370 Website: ahu.co.nz
Venue Capacity
Theatre
Classrm
Banquet
Cocktail
Boardrm
Accom. Rms
30
30
56
80
20
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AUTOLODGE MOTOR INN Features: Can cater to a range of different conferences, meetings, seminars and dinner events. On-site bar and catering available. Max Capacity: 100 Indoor/Outdoor: Indoor No. of Meeting Rooms: 2 Location: 393 Devon St East, New Plymouth Phone: 0800 800 896 or 06 759 9918 Website: autolodge.co.nz
Venue Capacity
Theatre
Classrm
Banquet
Cocktail
Boardrm
Accom. Rms
100
45
80
100
20
84
BROUGHAM HEIGHTS MOTEL Features: 2 conference rooms with conference equipment Max Capacity: 40 Indoor/Outdoor: Indoor No. of Meeting Rooms: 1 Location: Brougham St, New Plymouth Phone: 06 757 9954 Website: broughamheights.co.nz
Venue Capacity
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Theatre
Classrm
Banquet
Cocktail
Boardrm
Accom. Rms
40
n/a
n/a
n/a
25
34
ONE BURGESS HILL Features: Room with bi-folding doors opening onto a large deck Max Capacity: 35 Indoor/Outdoor: Indoor No. of Meeting Rooms: 1 Location: Burgess Hill Rd, New Plymouth Phone: 06 757 2056 Website: oneburgesshill.co.nz
Venue Capacity
Theatre
Classrm
Banquet
Cocktail
Boardrm
Accom. Rms
35
30
n/a
n/a
26
15
THE WATERFRONT HOTEL Features: Sea views, opening to outdoor deck, conference equipment Max Capacity: 45 Indoor/Outdoor: Indoor No. of Meeting Rooms: 1 Location: Egmont St, New Plymouth Phone: 06 769 5301 Website: waterfront.co.nz
Venue Capacity
Theatre
Classrm
Banquet
Cocktail
Boardrm
Accom. Rms
45
20
40
45
20
42
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SOUTH TARANAKI
HEADLANDS HOTEL Features: Large function room with doors opening to courtyard. Max Capacity: 70 Indoor/Outdoor: Both No. of Meeting Rooms: 1 Location: 4 Havelock St, Opunake Phone: 06 761 8358 Website: headlands.co.nz
Venue Capacity
Theatre
Classrm
Banquet
Cocktail
Boardrm
Accom. Rms
30
20
70
100
20
9
TAIROA LODGE Features: Tairoa Church Hall offers a boutique venue conducive to providing a stimulating & creative environment for brainstorming, planning sessions, workshops and conferences. On-site catering & accommodation. Max Capacity: 40 Indoor/Outdoor: Indoor with outdoor space for activities No. of Meeting Rooms: 3 Location: 3 Puawai St, Hawera Phone: 06 278 8603 Website: tairoa-lodge.co.nz Venue Capacity
Theatre
Classrm
Banquet
Cocktail
Boardrm
Accom. Rms
70
40
50
80
20
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THE PARK MOTEL Features: 1 air-conditioned conference room with natural lighting and ample off-street parking Max Capacity: 30 Indoor/Outdoor: Indoor No. of Meeting Rooms: 1 Location: 61 Waihi Rd, Hawera Phone: 06 278 7275 Website: parkmotel.co.nz
Venue Capacity
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Theatre
Classrm
Banquet
Cocktail
Boardrm
Accom. Rms
30
14
n/a
n/a
20
18
TUDOR LODGE MOTEL Features: 1 open and sunny room ideal for product displays. Catering available. Max Capacity: 25 Indoor/Outdoor: Indoor No. of Meeting Rooms: 1 Location: 158 Waiti Rd, Hawera Phone: 0800 88 36 72 Website: tudorlodge.co.nz
Venue Capacity
Theatre
Classrm
Banquet
Cocktail
Boardrm
Accom. Rms
25
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
12
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STRATFORD MOUNTAIN HOUSE Features: Situated on Mt Taranaki, restaurant and bar Max Capacity: 50 Indoor/Outdoor: Both No. of Meeting Rooms: 1 Location: Pembroke Rd, Stratford Phone: 06 765 6100 Website: stratfordmountainhouse.co.nz
Venue Capacity
Theatre
Classrm
Banquet
Cocktail
Boardrm
Accom. Rms
25
20
26
50
15
10
WHANGAMOMONA HOTEL Features: Situated on the iconic Forgotten World Highway, this historic pub offers a very unique space for meetings. Restaurant and bar. Max Capacity: 50 Indoor/Outdoor: Both No. of Meeting Rooms: 1 Location: Ohura Rd, Whangamomona Phone: 06 762 5823 Website: whangamomonahotel.co.nz
Venue Capacity
Theatre
Classrm
Banquet
Cocktail
Boardrm
Accom. Rms
24
20
50
50
18
18
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BOUTIQUE HOTELS
KING & QUEEN HOTEL SUITES Features: Brand new boutique meeting space with projector, screen & WIFI. Versatile meeting spaces, 2 interview rooms & office spaces, 1 casual space for catering & informal meetings. Max Capacity: 30 Indoor/Outdoor: Indoor No. of Meeting Rooms: 4 Location: Cnr King and Queen Sts, New Plymouth Phone: 0800 574 683 Website: kingandqueen.co.nz Venue Capacity
Theatre
Classrm
Banquet
Cocktail
Boardrm
Accom. Rms
30
n/a
n/a
30
15
28
NICE HOTEL Features: 2 luxurious meeting rooms, private villa, library, broadband, stunning deck and tropical garden. Table restaurant available also. Max Capacity: 50 Indoor/Outdoor: Both No. of Meeting Rooms: 2 Location: 71 Brougham St, New Plymouth Phone: 06 758 6423 Website: nicehotel.co.nz Venue Capacity
Theatre
Classrm
Banquet
Cocktail
Boardrm
Accom. Rms
n/a
n/a
20
60
12
8 + 3 suites
There are many other beautiful and unique smaller venues throughout Taranaki that can be customised to meet the needs of smaller conferences or events. For further information contact Venture Taranaki.
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TRANSPORT & TOUR OPERATORS ABC JAMIESON TOURS
PICKERING MOTORS
06 765 6625 www.abcbus.co.nz
0800 22 11 20 or 06 761 8363 www.pickeringmotors.vpweb.co.nz
CONNECTOR (CITYLINK AND SOUTHLINK ROUTES)
RUNCIMAN TRANSPORT
0800 87 22 87 or 06 757 5783 www.trc.govt.nz
06 756 6221
DALROY TOURS
06 757 5783 www.tranzit.co.nz
06 754 6206 www.dalroytours.co.nz
DISCOVER TARANAKI 027 241 0458 www.discovertaranaki.nz
KIWI TOURS 06 755 1525 www.kiwitoursltd.co.nz
TRANZIT COACH LINES
WEIR BROS 06 278 5858 www.weirbros.co.nz
WITHERS COACHLINES 0800 752 277 or 06 751 1777 www.witherscoachlines.co.nz
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AT A GLANCE VENUE CAPACITY CHART FOR VENUES WITHOUT ADJOINING ACCOMMODATION Venue GOVETTBREWSTER ART GALLERY/LEN LYE CENTRE
NEW PLYMOUTH CLUB
TET STADIUM & EVENTS CENTRE
THE MAYFAIR
TSB BOWL OF BROOKLANDS
TSB SHOWPLACE
TSB STADIUM
YARROW STADIUM
SANDFORDS EVENT CENTRE
TSB HUB
Theatre
Classrm
Banquet
Cocktail
Boardrm n/a
Todd Energy Foyer
0
n/a
n/a
n/a
100
Todd Energy Learning Centre
0
70
50
50
70
40
Large Works gallery
0
n/a
80
60
80
n/a
Len Lye Centre Cinema
0
58
58
n/a
n/a
n/a
Auditorium
4
450
300
300
300
n/a
Centennial Room
4
200
135
135
135
n/a
Blue Room
4
90
40
n/a
n/a
32
Meeting Room
4
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
15
0
100
n/a
200
300
n/a
La Mer Lounge
0
300
250
450
500
n/a
PUKE ARIKI FOYER PUKEKURA RACEWAY FUNCTION CENTRE
No. of Mtg Rms
Rough Habit Lounge
0
200
150
120
150
50
Tuson Stand
0
n/a
n/a
500
700
n/a
Egmont Room
0
30 150
25 80
n/a 170
40 275
30 n/a
Main Conference Room
3
Smaller Conference Room
3
50
30
80
125
n/a
3
n/a
10
n/a
n/a
15
Theatre
2
550
n/a
250
550
n/a
Atrium
2
n/a
n/a
n/a
150
15
Boardroom
TSB Bowl of Brooklands
3
15,000
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
The Bowl Stage
3
350
n/a
200
350
30
Green Room
3
n/a
15
n/a
n/a
18
TSB Theatre
1
955
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
Stage of TSB Theatre
1
120
n/a
100
160
60
Theatre Royal
1
527
230
350
450
n/a
Alexandra Room
1
200
100
150
200
60 30
Bryan Robb Lounge
1
80
40
60
160
Meeting Room
1
40
20
32
40
22
TSB Stadium
2
3,300
n/a
1,000
4,560
n/a
Mezzanine 1
2
100
80
n/a
200
30
Mezzanine 2
2
50
30
n/a
60
15 n/a
Yarrow Stadium
4
22,300
n/a
n/a
n/a
Legends Lounge
4
300
100
400
500
30
The Concourse
4
500
500
600
800
n/a
Presidents Room
4
30
15
n/a
30
18
Restaurant
4
220
100
180
300
n/a 20
Stevenson Lounge
4
50
50
n/a
80
Meeting Room
4
10
10
n/a
n/a
10
Stadium
4
800
n/a
440
1000
n/a
Maui Room
4
60
40
n/a
n/a
30
2 court stadium (court 1 & 2)
0
2000
n/a
1000
2500
n/a n/a
1 court stadium (court 3)
0
600
n/a
500
800
West Lounge
0
50
24
40
50
20
Southern Lounge
0
300
70
150
200
50
Lounge 2
0
450
100
240
400
50
Restaurant
0
70
30
60
100
30 20
Bar area
0
50
24
40
50
Smallbore rifle foyer
0
30
18
n/a
n/a
15
Cricket pavilion
0
50
30
n/a
n/a
20
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Venue
No. of Mtg Rms
STRATFORD WAR MEMORIAL CENTRE
Theatre
Classrm
Banquet
Cocktail
Boardrm
TSB Chambers Room
3
50
30
20
50
20
Function Facility
3
120
110
100
120
n/a
Stadium
3
800
n/a
400
1000
n/a
VENUE CAPACITY CHART FOR VENUES WITH ACCOMMODATION Venue
COPTHORNE GRAND CENTRAL HOTEL
No. of Mtg Rms
Theatre
Classrm
Banquet
Cocktail
Boardrm
Accom. Rms
Function Centre
4
200
125
125
225
80
60
Conference Room 1
4
30
30
30
40
25
60
Conference Room 2
4
20
15
20
20
15
60
Conference Room 3
4
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
6
60
GCR Lounge
4
n/a
n/a
50
70
n/a
60
Hobson/Courtenay/Watson
11
550
250
450
750
50
102
Hobson
11
300
150
200
400
50
102
Courtenay/Watson
11
250
125
150
300
50
102
11
100
60
90
175
40
102
Courtenay
11
80
48
60
150
40
102
Watson
11
50
36
40
125
32
102
Gallery
11
48
24
48
55
24
102
Waitangi Room
2
200
120
170
250
n/a
85
Boardroom
2
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
10
85
Grand Ballroom
7
450
200
340
500
n/a
76
The Ballroom
7
240
100
160
500
n/a
76
Hobson Room
7
190
84
120
200
n/a
76
Timandra Room
7
70
30
50
60
n/a
76
Blenheim Room
7
90
60
100
150
n/a
76
Brougham & Essex Rooms (each)
7
50
27
40
60
n/a
76
AHU AHU BEACH VILLAS
1
30
30
56
80
20
9
AUTOLODGE MOTOR INN
2
100
45
80
100
20
84
BROUGHAM HEIGHTS MOTEL
1
40
n/a
n/a
n/a
25
34
ONE BURGESS HILL
1
35
30
n/a
n/a
26
15
THE WATERFRONT HOTEL
1
45
20
40
45
20
42
HEADLANDS HOTEL
1
30
20
70
100
20
9
TAIROA LODGE
3
70
40
50
80
20
8
THE PARK MOTEL
1
30
14
n/a
n/a
20
18
TUDOR LODGE MOTEL
1
25
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
12
STRATFORD MOUNTAIN HOUSE
1
25
20
26
50
15
10
WHANGAMOMONA HOTEL
1
24
20
50
50
18
18
KING AND QUEEN HOTEL SUITES
4
30
n/a
n/a
30
15
28
NICE HOTEL
2
n/a
n/a
20
60
12
8 + 3 suites
DEVON HOTEL Forum
NOVOTEL NEW PLYMOUTH HOBSON
QUALITY HOTEL PLYMOUTH INTERNATIONAL
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OUT & ABOUT IN TARANAKI While you’re in Taranaki, make the most of the spectacular sights, sounds, adventures and tastes on offer. Whether you just have half an hour spare or a whole weekend, there’s plenty to make your trip unforgettable. We’ve listed a few itinerary ideas below, but if you are looking for more options, pick up our Taranaki Must Do’s brochure from your local iSITE or www.visit.taranaki.info
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NATURE • Climb aboard a refurbished lifeboat and explore seal colonies, a marine reserve and the Sugar Loaf Islands with Chaddy’s Charters. The tour is one hour long but can take longer if you want to fish. www.chaddyscharters.co.nz • Challenge yourself to a guided climb of Mt Taranaki or the Pouakai Crossing with Top Guides. www.topguides.co.nz. If you don’t have a whole day spare, Paritutu Rock only takes 45mins and offers a beautiful bird’s eye view of New Plymouth. • Explore the stunning gardens and picturesque lake at Pukekura Park. This can be followed by a cup of tea and piece of fudge at Tea House on The Lake. Or take a drive and visit the stunning Pukeiti, Tupare or Hollard Gardens. • Drive up Mt Taranaki to the North Egmont Roadend and learn more about the mountain by stopping in at the Visitor Centre. The roadend is about 30km from New Plymouth. • Learn how to surf like a real Taranaki local with a lesson from Daisy Day. daisyday@lostinthe60s.com • Make the most of our 20 golf courses in Taranaki, each with magnificent surroundings and stunning views. A great activity for a group, or just an individual getaway.
ARTS & CULTURE • Take advantage of the colourful collection of artists opening up their studios to the public all year round as a part of the Oakura Arts Trail. www.oakuraarts.co.nz
• There are many art galleries in Taranaki that are worth visiting – Len Lye Centre and Govett Brewster Art Gallery, Percy Thompson, Lysaght Watt Gallery just to name a few. • Drive to the Te Rewa Rewa Bridge and then walk Taranaki’s Coastal Walkway until you spot Len Lye’s Wind Wand. This should take about an hour return or half an hour if you can get picked up at the Wind Wand.
HERITAGE & HISTORY • Discover the rich history of Taranaki at Puke Ariki (museum, library and i-SITE visitor centre) before heading off to explore the landscapes where it happened. www.pukeariki.com • Head out to Tawhiti Museum and Traders and Whalers – New Zealand’s best private museum and see the work of creator and artist Nigel Ogle. It features a world-class boat ride in the Traders and Whalers portion where you can experience what life was like in Taranaki in the early 1800s. The museum is about an hour drive south of New Plymouth in Hawera. www.tawhitimuseum.co.nz • Drive out to Whangamomona along the Forgotten World Highway and enjoy New Zealand’s first heritage trail, where early pioneers tried and failed to tame the New Zealand bush. Whangamomona is just over an hour drive east from New Plymouth. www.visit.taranaki.info • Soak up some history at Stratford’s Pioneer Village www.pioneervillage.co.nz, or see NZ’s oldest wooden artefacts at Aotea Utanganui in Patea. www.southtaranaki.com
• Keep an eye out for concerts and shows at our many magnificent venues to complete your Taranaki experience. From WOMAD at the TSB Bowl of Brooklands to musicals and performances at the TSB Showplace, you’ll be spoilt for choice! www.visit.taranaki.info
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FOOD & BEVERAGE Every couple of years, Venture Taranaki asks locals about their favourite places to eat and drink in the region like no other. Here’s what they recommend: RESTAURANTS:
BARS:
Arborio – Puke Ariki, 65 St Aubyn St, New Plymouth
Crowded House – 93-99 Devon St East, New Plymouth
Bella Vita – 146 Devon St East, New Plymouth
Frederic’s – 34 Egmont St, New Plymouth
Deluxe Diner – 36 Leach St, New Plymouth
Our Place – 75 Devon St East, New Plymouth
Gusto – Ocean View Parade, New Plymouth
Snug Lounge – 124 Devon St West, New Plymouth
India Today – 40 Devon St East, New Plymouth
The Black Harp – 31 Gover St, New Plymouth
Marbles Buffet & The Rocks – 390 Devon St E, New Plymouth
The Good Home – 21 Ariki St, New Plymouth
Salt – 1 Egmont St, New Plymouth
The Hour Glass – 49 Liardet St, New Plymouth
Stratford Mountain House – Pembroke Rd, Stratford
The Mayfair – 69 Devon St West, New Plymouth
Sushi Ninja – 89 Devon St East, New Plymouth
Treehouse Bar and Bistro – 471 Devon St West, New Plymouth
Table – 71 Brougham St, New Plymouth
Westbar – 41 Tukapa St, Westown, New Plymouth
CAFES:
TAKEAWAYS:
Bach on Breakwater – Ocean View Parade, New Plymouth
Blow Fish Takeaway – 406 St Aubyn St, New Plymouth
Caffé Windsor – 1 Kelly St, Inglewood
Davey’s Patch Pizza – 147 High St, Eltham
Chaos – 36 Brougham St, New Plymouth
Funk Fish Grill – 32 Matai St, Inglewood, New Plymouth
Inflame Café – 139 High St, Eltham
Iona Dairy Icecream – 204 St Aubyn St, New Plymouth
Manou’s – Breakwater Bay, Ocean View Parade, New Plymouth
Numero Uno Pizzas – 483 Devon St East, New Plymouth
Ozone Beanstore – 47A King St, New Plymouth
Okato Fish and Chip Shop – 63 Carthew St, Okato
Petit Paris – 34 Currie St, New Plymouth
Oscars Inglewood Takeaway – Rata St, Inglewood
Paris Plage – East End Reserve, New Plymouth
Pita Pit – 63 Devon St West, New Plymouth
Holy Guacamole – Tasman Parade, Oakura
Terry’s Takeaways – 309 St Aubyn St, New Plymouth
The Federal Store – 440 Devon St East, Strandon
Yoget – 61 Devon St West, New Plymouth
The Well Café – 158 High St, Eltham This is only a sample of the fantastic restaurants, bars, cafes and takeaways on offer in Taranaki. Visit www.visit.taranaki.info to find out about more.
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This publication was produced by Venture Taranaki with assistance from New Plymouth District Council, Stratford District Council and South Taranaki District Council. All efforts have been made to ensure information provided in this publication is accurate.
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