Set amongst the backdrop of Te Whakarewarewa valley, Te Puia in Rotorua is located within this iconic geothermal landscape. From indigenous inspired cuisine that captivates the senses, to world class venues that ignite the imagination, Te Puia provides a unique stage for your next event.
Our exceptional on-site catering is delivered by our dedicated food and beverage team, with carefully curated menus tailored to suit every occasion. From intimate gatherings to large-scale events, our specialists can create a dining experience that compliments your event.
Our versatile venues can be configured to suit a range of event styles, seating arrangements and presentation requirements. Located just 9km from Rotorua Airport and 4km from Rotorua CBD, guests benefit from on-site catering, sound, lighting and AV capabilities and complimentary parking.
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(Capacity: 135)
Pātaka Kai Restaurant offers a world-unique dining experience, overlooking a breathtaking geothermal landscape. With private and semi-private spaces available, it’s an exceptional setting for hosting groups of up to 150 guests.
Pātaka Kai (public dining room side), also serves as the designated lunch venue for daytime meetings and conferences, offering a convenient and high-quality dining experience for delegates within close proximity to the event spaces.
(Capacity: Standing 700, Banquet 280, Cabaret 240, Theatre 500)
Elevate your next event in our premium venue, purpose-built for large-scale gatherings including corporate gala dinners, conferences, and milestone celebrations. Fully enclosed for year-round comfort, the space features underfloor heating, infrared ceiling panels, and a sleek polished concrete floor.
Equally suited to prestigious awards nights and black-tie gala dinners, Whakaruruhau Grand Hall provides a sophisticated setting for memorable celebrations. A permanent stage, expansive interior and flexible event setup options allow the space to be transformed effortlessly. When dressed for an event, the space provides a stunning backdrop for dining, entertainment and recognition moments providing an unforgettable guest experience.
Located beside the iconic Te Heketanga a Rangi grand entranceway, an architectural tribute to Māori celestial navigation, the venue offers a distinctive sense of place just moments from the main car park.
Flexible setup options include banquet, cabaret, theatre-style, and cocktail-style standing configurations, allowing the space to be tailored to your event requirements.
(Capacity: Theatre 100, Boardroom 24, Cabaret 48, Classroom 48, U-shape 32)
Our most popular meeting and conference venue, Te Whare Tapere offers a versatile space for medium-sized events in a unique cultural setting. Opening directly onto the tranquil Marae ātea, it provides an inspiring environment for meetings, workshops, presentations and conferences.
Designed for seamless event delivery, the venue includes in-house AV, a projector screen and sound system, video conferencing capabilities, and high-speed Wi-Fi. Flexible layout options can be tailored to your requirements, and the space can also be utilised as a breakout room for larger conferences.
(Capacity: Boardroom 16)
Ideal for intimate meetings and productive team planning sessions, Pōhutu meeting room offers a convenient location near the main entrance and carpark.
This versatile space includes essential AV equipment, and video conferencing facilities. Also available as a breakout room or greenroom for larger conferences.
(Capacity: Cabaret 100, Theatre 150)
Te Poari is a flexible space well suited to medium-to-large meetings, workshops and conference sessions. Connected to the peaceful Marae ātea green space, designed to support productive meetings and collaborative workshops.
With a range of room layouts available, Te Poari can be configured to suit your event needs and also serves as an ideal breakout room alongside larger conferences held on-site.
Please note: in-house AV equipment is not available in this venue.
(Capacity: Banquet 50, Cocktail 70)
Perched on an elevated terrace overlooking the iconic Pōhutu Geyser, Te Puke a Ruahine Geyser Marquee offers an intimate dining experience unlike anywhere else in the world. Framed by weatherproof glass doors and panoramic geothermal views, guests are immersed in indigenous culinary traditions, where dishes are prepared using a geothermal steam box and presented through a dramatic kai reveal.
Combining spectacular natural surroundings with authentic cultural storytelling, this unique venue creates an unforgettable setting for private dinners, special celebrations, and exclusive events.