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Frequently asked questions on conferences in The Coromandel

Does The Coromandel Cater for large conferences?

Facilities on The Coromandel range from small boutique rustic venues to the larger scale fully catering venues up to 200 delegates.

What accommodation options are available?

This depends if you are wanting 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, whom 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 organise (PCO) or convention bureau in The Coromandel?

No, there is no official bureau or PCO in The Coromandel, however there are local contacts that can provide free assistance.

i-SITE Visitor Centres and Information Centres - Local supplier and product knowledge
Destination Coromandel - Regional marketing and support for planning
Local Council's (TCDC and HDC) - Regulatory assistance in consent applications

What facilities would you suggest?

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

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

Are there any community halls in The Coromandel?

Yes there are several community and council run halls of varing sizes throughout The Coromandel. The Thames Coromandel District Council operates three of these:
*Thames War Memorial Civic Centre 
*Whangamata Hall
*Whitianga Hall

Community halls are operated separately and these include:
*Coromandel Citizens Hall 
*Tairua Hall - Contact Tairua Information Centre 07-864-7575
*Coroglen or Gumtown Hall - 07-866-3804
*Hahei Hall - Judy Russell judy@heartofhahei.co.nz
*Cooks Beach Hall - Jan Peart 07-866-2454
*Opoutere Hall - Contact Glenda Betts 07-865-7534
*Hikuai Hall - Contact Mary Jury 07-864-7815
*Te Puru Hall
*Kuaotunu Hall - www.kuaotunuhall.co.nz