Venues for Hire

The Atrium

The Exchange, between Allen & Blair Street

The Atrium is our exclusive new venue for events in Wellington. Situated in The Exchange between Allen and Blair Street, you can’t beat this inner city location convenient to public transport and nestled amongst the buzz of Courtenay Place.

The space is furnished with large planters and leather sofas providing a modern and elegant backdrop. Host your upcoming event in this light and spacious venue with capacity to seat up to 70 guests, or standing for up to 150 guests.

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Erskine Chapel

31 Avon St, Island Bay

When you hire Erskine Chapel, you receive exclusive use of the entire venue - the chapel, the grand ballroom, the kitchen facilities, the foyers, the upstairs function room and the mezzanine - ensuring the ultimate in flexibility. Guests are limited to 100 (plus staff). Half day/Full Day/Evening/Wedding rates are available.

The options are endless with Erskine Chapel's flexible spaces: weddings, big birthdays, engagements, funerals, announcements, brand or product launches, destination dinners, corporate events, fashion shows, pop-up art galleries, charity events, comedy nights - the only limit is your imagination.

Erskine Chapel is a 'dry hire' venue - meaning you bring in all the furniture required for your event. You will need to provide any liquor licensing requirements, Food Envy can arrange this for you.

For more detailed venue information, enquire with Erskine Chapel

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Michael Fowler Centre

111 Wakefield St, Te Aro

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Choose the Michael Fowler Centre auditorium as a venue for your conference, graduation, awards presentation or dinner. Smaller spaces are ideal for presentations, cocktail functions and trade shows.

Auditorium
The two-level auditorium offers clear views of the stage from every seat. The adjustable stage size (230m²) makes this a flexible venue, ideal for a range of events including conferences, graduations, seminars and performing arts.

Renouf Foyer
This versatile space, located on the first floor, offers plenty of natural light from the floor-to-ceiling windows. Equipped with mobile and catering facilities, it’s an ideal location ideal for dinners, cocktail functions, presentations and as a breakout space for conferences.

Lion Harbourview Lounge
This room is a favourite for breakfast and lunch events, as the floor-to-ceiling windows offer plenty of natural light and breathtaking views of Wellington Harbour. It is also perfect for dinners and cocktail parties.

Multiple spaces and configurations are available.

For more detailed venue information, enquire with Venues Wellington

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St James Theatre

87/77 Courtenay Place, Te Aro

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Home of the Royal New Zealand Ballet, the St James Theatre is the jewel in the crown of Wellington's flourishing theatre scene. The theatre’s proscenium arch and historic decorative interior also make for a unique and memorable venue for functions, conferences, and onstage dinners.

Stage / Auditorium
Treat your guests to a unique onstage dining experience, looking out towards the historic, 100-year-old theatre. The spacious stage can comfortably accommodate your guests, along with room for presentations, dancing and live entertainment.

First Floor Gallery
This grand space is an inviting blank canvas, ideal for your next meeting or function. Large windows overlooking Courtenay Place let in plenty of natural light — or luxe velvet drapes can divide the space and instantly transform the atmosphere. Popular venue for wine tastings, cocktail receptions and product launches.

The Hospitality Suite
The Hospitality Suite is a hidden gem for events and meetings. Tucked away at the south end of the building, this cosy space adds a touch of theatre to business engagements. Ideal as a pre-or post-show hosting venue for performances

The Foyer
At street level, The Foyer is a great area for welcome cocktails and hosting, with plenty of space for registration and coat check.

Multiple spaces and configurations are available.

For more detailed venue information, enquire with Venues Wellington

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Press Hall

80 Willis St, Wellington

Beyond lunchtime, Press Hall offers a unique, versatile and sophisticated venue space right in the heart of Wellington.

Available for exclusive hire, Press Hall is perfect for parties of all sizes and requirements with a range of hiring options including dedicated kiosk areas for smaller parties, indoor food court area for large parties, or the entire precinct including the outdoor laneway and courtyard. The spaces can be configured in numerous ways to meet your event requirements

Multiple spaces and configurations are available.

For more detailed venue information, enquire with Press Hall

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Royal Port Nicholson Yacht Club

103 Oriental Parade, Oriental Bay

The Royal Port Nicholson Yacht Club has three spaces, each boasts stunning water-edge views of the Wellington cityscape and Clyde Quay Marina.

The Wardroom
Located on the ground floor and situated on the water’s edge with panoramic views of the harbour. It is a breath-taking venue during the day for meetings, conferences, group workshops, team building sessions, large lunches, information seminars. Available for evening functions, the room accommodates bands with ease, with plenty of space left over for dancing and talking.

The Noel Manthel Boardroom
Available for hire as a meeting room, both day and night, comfortably seating 14 in leather chairs around a large board table.The boardroom has all the necessary electronic equipment to make your meeting a success. The room boasts breath-taking second floor views over Wellington’s harbour.

The Alan Martin Room
A casual style lecture room with polished wooden floors and French doors opening out to a deck overlooking the Clyde Quay Boat Harbour. There is an excellent opportunity to include a harbour sail with your meeting… you can step right out of the meeting room and onto one of the sailing academies yachts.

For more detailed venue information, enquire with The Yacht Club

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The Milk Station

35 Rahui Road, Ōtaki

The Ōtaki Milk Station on the Kapiti Coast is a superb historical venue. Just an hour north of Wellington, it’s a world away.

The Station’s history and stories are draped in contemporary character and inspired design. Built in 1919, many of its original features remain. Its rustic charm is perfect if you want a wedding venue, conference venue, or event venue with a difference.

The venue includes a main reception area, cigar room, finishing kitchen, four acres of European inspired gardens, and 5 star accommodation.

For more detailed venue information, enquire with The Milk Station

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Royal Society

11 Turnbull Street, Thorndon

A modern purpose-built meeting and conference facilities that are ideal for a variety of corporate events, from small meetings, all-day workshops and seminars to cocktail functions.

The building, built in 2012, is conveniently located in Thorndon, Wellington and is built to state-of-the-art earthquake-proof standards. Each room offers natural light and pleasant surroundings.

For more detailed venue information, enquire with Royal Society

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