Does The Coromandel cater for large conferences?

Facilities on The Coromandel range from small boutique rustic venues to larger-scale fully catered venues with up to 200 delegates.

What accommodation options are available?

This depends if you want the venue and accommodation at the same facility and the numbers you are catering for. The Coromandel can cater for a conference of approximately 100 delegates, who can stay on-site at the conference venue. Otherwise, there is plenty of accommodation options throughout The Coromandel ranging from hotels and apartments to motels, lodges, bed and breakfasts and campgrounds.

Is there a professional conference organiser (PCO) or convention bureau in The Coromandel?

No, there is no official bureau or PCO in The Coromandel, however, local visitor centres have a wealth of knowledge and a great starting point.

i-SITE Visitor Centres and Information Centres - Local supplier and product knowledge
Destination Hauraki Coromandel - Regional marketing and support for planning
Local Councils (Thames-Coromandel District and Hauraki District) - Regulatory assistance and consent applications for use of public reserves etc.

What facilities would you suggest?

Large conference (80 plus): Waihi Academy, Puka Park Resort, Lakes Resort, Aotearoa Lodge, Leadfoot Ranch, Flaxmill

Small to medium conference (20-60): Oceans Resort, Falls Retreat, Waihi Academy, Puka Park Resort, Lakes Resort, Aotearoa Lodge, Leadfoot Ranch, Flaxmill


Small workshops (less than 20): Southpacific, The Church, Tangiaro Kiwi Retreat, Oceans Resort, Falls Retreat, Waihi Academy, Puka Park Resort, Lakes Resort, Aotearoa Lodge, Leadfoot Ranch, Flaxmill

Meeting style workshops and retreats: Sunlover Retreat, Purangi Gardens, Southpacific, The Church, Tangiaro Kiwi Retreat, Oceans Resort, Falls Retreat, Puka Park Resort, Lakes Resort, Aotearoa Lodge, Flaxmill

Are there any community halls in The Coromandel?

Yes there are several community and council-run halls of varying sizes throughout The Coromandel.

The Thames Coromandel District Council operates three of these:

  • Thames War Memorial Civic Centre
  • Whangamatā Hall
  • Whitianga Hall

Hauraki District Council operators the following;

  • Ngātea War Memorial Hall

  • Paeroa War Memorial Hall

  • Waihī Memorial Hall

Community halls are operated separately and these include:

  • Tairua Hall - Contact the Tairua Information Centre 07 864 7575
  • Coroglen or Gumtown Hall - 07 866 3804
  • Hāhei Hall -  https://www.hahei.co.nz
  • Cooks Beach Hall - cooksbeachhall@gmail.com
  • Hikuai Hall - Contact Mary Jury 027 479 6571
  • Te Puru Hall - Patricia Steen 07 8682924 and email ksteen@xtra.co.nz
  • Kūaotunu Hall - www.kuaotunuhall.co.nz
  • Tapu War Memorial Hall - Contact Denise Lyon on 07 868 4862 
  • Ōpoutere Hall - not available for public use at this time.
  • Kaihere Hall
  • Kerepēhi Hall
  • Kopuarahi Hall
  • Mangatarata Hall
  • Netherton Hall
  • Pā-te-tonga Hall
  • Turua hallWaikino Hall
  • Waitakaruru Hall