Convention Venue

Text Box: Located on a cliff top overlooking the vineyard with a stunning backdrop of river, rural and mountain views, the venue is a peaceful rural retreat. The venue is the ideal complex for any large group holding events such as: • Weddings • Reunions • Seminars • Conferences • Conventions • Parties • Sports Groups • Exhibitions • Trade Shows • Group Workshops or virtually any large get together. Key Features • Sleeping accommodation for 120 guests in twin/double rooms with basin • the large Turiri Room (346m2) seating up to 300 diners • the large Ruahine Hall (308m2), with parquet floor and a stage seating up to 250 diners (or up to 800 seated theatre style) (Note: Turiri Room & hall are connected by sliding doors. Can be used together or separately see Plan next page) • Ruataniwha function room (200m2) seating up to 120 diners (with great views and a balcony, works well as a bar area) • Café: Great views for tastings, breakfast, lunches, teas, for groups -seats up to 80 • Two large training rooms (75m2) • Six Break-out/meeting rooms (20m2,24m2,24m2,38m2,98m2, ? m2) • Commercial kitchen (with ovens, fridges, ample bench space) • Heated indoor swimming pool (11m x 8m), can be heated to 35C • Ample car parking/coach parking (150+ cars) • Reasonable rates of hire The cost of hire is based on the number of guests, length of hire and facilities hired. Approximate charges are outlined on the next page. Please talk to us to discuss your exact hire requirements. Catering can be arranged by us via a local caterer or you can arrange your own caterers (eg volunteers ). Catering in the café is usually provided by ourselves. Pukeora Estate currently has an off-sales liquor licence and can supply our San Hill wine for your event (see Wine Sales ->). Where a pay-over-the-counter bar is to be operated, a temporary licence will be required by the hirer. Non paying bars are generally private functions and do not need a licence. Please Note: For groups up to 60 generally, full bedding and a towel is provided. Pillows+cases and bottom sheets are provided and towels and bedding is provided. For larger numbers of overnight guests. (For very large groups some bedding may need to be supplied by guests ( ie sleeping bag/duvet and towel) General Notes 1. The venue complies with fire safety regulations with smoke detection installed in the sleeping areas. (Note: Maharakeke accommodation wing have no smoke detectors fitted. When used, overnight fire warden is assigned) 2. The centre is fully designed for the disabled in mind. These features have been retained.

Pukeora Pool

Text Box: The venue has all under one roof: large rooms of ballroom size, hot pool, accommodation for 120+ people ….

Text Box: Examples of Key Events hosted at Pukeora Estate so far Feb 2001: Aotearoa Bowling Tournament: 400 staying 3 days, 600 catered for Mar 2001,2002,2003,2004,2005,2006: Rotary Club Sea,Sky & Bush walking weekend: 100 –150 staying 3 days, Oct 2001: Wedding, 200 guests for reception, 30 staying 2 nights Oct 2002: Waipukurau School Reunion, 300 dinner guests, 40 staying 2 nights Nov 2002: Corporate dinner, 105 dinner guests Nov 2002: Wedding, 105 guests, all staying 1 night Feb 2002: 40th Birthday Party, 45 staying 1 night Feb 2003: Wedding, 300 guests for reception, 30 staying Mar 2003: AJS/Matchless Motorcycle Rally, 100 guests for 2 days Jun 2005: Car club gathering, 40 people staying 3 nights Mar 2006: Smedley Station cadets reunion, 360 dining Triumph motorcycle rally, 100 staying 2 nights

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