Top 10 Venues to Hire in Rotorua

July 19, 2021

Do you need Rotorua event hire and venues fit for purpose? As your local event production specialist, we’ve taken a look at some of the best and brightest party venues in Rotorua – from wedding hire to school balls and corporate functions, these spaces are perfect for different events and styles.

When you’ve chosen your event, we can get a DJ for you, sound and lighting and special effects to round things out. No matter what your budget, we can work with you to provide flexible services that fit your chosen venue and theme.

Black Barn

Nestled amongst acres of bush and farmland, this rustic venue includes accommodation and views of mountains and the stunning Lake Tarawera. It has a capacity of 180 people at a time and welcomes corporate event hire, weddings and a number of smaller events as well.

Aorangi Peak Restaurant

Aorangi Peak is an intimate, summery venue with restaurant services and a wedding package fit for 200 – 250 people (the larger number if you don’t need a dance floor). This Rotorua wedding hire option is great for those with a focus on catering.

Rydges Hotel

Featuring ‘conferences, meetings, seminars, training, trade shows, weddings, receptions, social soirees and events’, Rydges Hotel is a flexible venue option for Rotorua event hire with six separate rooms for up to 350 guests.

Okoroire Hot Springs Hotel

Often used for corporate retreats and weddings, Okoroire Hot Springs Hotel is another great venue with accommodation options and a dining room fit for 100 people. Another fun element of this Rotorua venue is the nine hole golf course outside.

Rotorua East Bowling Club

Although this venue has some restrictions on noise levels due to its residential location, Rotorua East Bowling Club may be the perfect spot for Rotorua party hire, boutique personal gatherings, birthday party hire and more.

Te Runanga Tea House

Built in 1903 and located in Government Gardens, Te Runanga Tea House is a charming venue that seats up to 50 people in its reception, with cocktail availability for up to 70 people. There is also a beautiful gazebo and is mobility-friendly.

Cedarwood Lakeside Motel

A perfect venue for small corporate functions, the Cedarwood’s function room seats between 16 – 36 people and has ‘an electronic whiteboard, flip-charts, display pads, overhead projector, video, DVD and TV’.

Redwoods Forest and Treewalk

Seating 220 people, Redwoods offers a unique entertainment option for those who like heights, while also offering an outside wedding venue amongst the trees or opportunities for team building and corporate functions.

Tironui Wedding Venue

Surrounded by farmland, this venue provides seating for up to 150 people and specialises in weddings. Just 15 minutes from the heart of Rotorua, Tironui will give you the feeling of complete tranquility in its rural setting.

Old Forest School

Featured in many publications as a stunning Rotorua venue, Old Forest School is a rustic and nature-based event hire choice. Perfect for up to 120 people.

For the best Rotorua sound and lighting, event production and choice of DJ for you and your next big event, contact us any time and we will work with you through every step to ensure your event is perfect. We have the best hire equipment and packages for weddings (LGBTQ weddings, Indian weddings, traditional NZ weddings and more), school balls, birthday parties and so much more.

Send us a message to learn more about our packages and how we can work with your venue of choice.