From product launches to marketing events, conference venues are in high demand and finding the right one to suit the tone of your event can be a toss-up between space, technology and location. When picking the ideal conference venue in Queenstown, we’ve got you covered with the 10 best conference venues to choose from for all your professional needs. If you're looking for a comprehensive guide on Queenstown venues, you can find ours here.

QT Queenstown

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Conduct your business with Lake Wakatipu and the surrounding mountain ranges as your backdrop. Perched near the centre of Queenstown, QT offers world-class catering, high-end facilities, opulent spaces and luxury accommodations for your single or multi-day conference. 

Skyline Queenstown

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Suspended over Queenstown, Skyline is a conference venue that will dazzle like no other. Capable of hosting groups anywhere from 40 to 900, Skyline is available for partial hire or as an exclusive event centre for your conference. Unparalleled views serve as the backdrop to your conference, from mountain ranges to the cityscape, with the option of bespoke catering and special event activities for your guests. Skyline Queenstown has a dedicated events team to help plan, organise and manage your conference, ensuring that it’ll be smooth sailing all the way through.

Highlands Motorsport Park

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Located in Central Otago, Highlands Motorsport Park is a conference venue like no other. Not only do they offer themselves up as a conference venue, but also as a hotspot for fun activities and outings. As a venue, Highlands Motorsport Park 6 available spaces to hire: the Pit Lane Function Room, Private Members lounge, Museum, a breezy balcony, café and marquee option. They can host anywhere from 20 to 300 guests, making them an ideal choice for conferences. With on-site catering options and plenty of parking, this Queenstown venue makes itself exceptional - especially when you take in all the recreational activities they have to offer. Make your conference unforgettable with Highlands Motorsport Park.

The Rees Hotel

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The Rees Hotel is a Queenstown venue boasting lovely views and impeccable service. This luxury hotel venue is in the heart of the city and a mere 5 km from the airport, making it as convenient as it is chic. The Rees Hotel specialises in hosting memorable conferences and is a Queenstown venue with so much to offer. They have 4 spaces for you to choose from, including the Conference Room (maximum capacity of 70), True South Dining Room (maximum capacity of 60), The Rees Penthouse (maximum capacity of 40) and The Rees Residence (maximum capacity of 50). Enjoy their incredible on-site catering and plush accommodation as you drink in views of the mountains and clear lake.

QT Hotel

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Modern design awaits you at QT Hotel. A luxury boutique hotel that doubles as a conference venue, they have a range of spaces for your next event. This includes nifty services such as bespoke packages and catering to that extra touch of class to your Queenstown conference. There are 12 different spaces within the QT Hotel Queenstown to choose from, and a team dedicated to event planning and management. From the cosy and chic Wakatipu Room, ideal for breakouts or smaller meetings, to the stylish and open Bazaar, able to accommodate up to 175 guests, QT Hotel Queenstown is a perfect choice for your upcoming conference.

Crowne Plaza Hotel Queenstown

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Centrally located, Crowne Plaza Hotel is moments away from the heart of Queenstown and offers gorgeous views of Lake Wakatipu and the Remarkables. They have 4 separate and unique lakefront venues that can accommodate anywhere from 20 to 200 guests, with complimentary WiFi and the option of on-site catering. All their conference venues are flexible, filled with natural light and boasting stunning views of Queenstown. Crowne Plaza Hotel also offers a dedicated meetings and events team, focused on bringing your conference to life in the best way possible.

Arrowtown Hall

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Arrowtown Athenaeum Hall is a historic part of Queenstown, a mere 20-minute drive from the city centre and 15-minutes from the airport. The conference venue is a large, auditorium-style space, inclusive of a stage, dressing room and off-stage sections. The main hall can host up to 400 guests, whilst the smaller one, known as the supper-room, manages nearly 120. It has a commercial kitchen attached, and its rooms can be arranged into banquet-, theatre- or cocktail-style settings for your conference. A favourite with both tourists and locals, Arrowtown Athenaeum Hall is a beloved centrepiece of a small gold mining town that adds charm and character to any event.

Blanket Bay Lodge

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Step into luxury with Blanket Bay Lodge, renown as one of New Zealand’s finest alpine lodges. Amidst snow-capped peaks, Blanket Bay Lodge has consistently been voted one of the world’s best lodges and offers an elegant and intimate space for conferences. The Boardroom has gorgeous views of the lake, with breakout rooms for further discussion, as well as audiovisual equipment, complimentary WiFi, secretarial services, an in-house conference coordinator, airport transfers and so much more. Blanket Bay Lodge is committed to giving any smaller conference a modern yet lush edge, with their attention to detail and picturesque settings.

Copthorne Hotel and Resort Queenstown Lakefront

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With state-of-the-art facilities and a team committed to planning and managing your conference, Copthorne Hotel and Resort Queenstown Lakefront offer 2 modern and airy spaces for your event. The first conference room is filled with natural light and can hold up to 120 guests; the second conference room is more intimate and cosy, with a capacity of 60. Both these rooms can be combined into a larger, more flexible space that caters for up to 200 guests. The third conference room opens into their spacious courtyards and can hold up to 80 guests. Copthorne Hotel and Resort Queenstown Lakefront provide adjustable lighting, audiovisual equipment, high-speed WiFi, and the ability to soundproof their conference rooms for the utmost privacy.

Heritage Hotel

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Heritage Hotel is a contemporary yet cosy venue that perfectly balances business and pleasure. Boasting lovely views of the Remarkables and Lake Wakatipu, it’s an 18-minute drive from the airport and offers world-class service. Heritage Hotel has a professional conference team, complimentary WiFi, and 12 spaces to choose from for your conference. Their conference venues can hold anywhere from 12 to 250 guests, with flexible seating styles, outdoor and indoor options, and special, tailored packages designed to make your life all the easier. Many of their conference spaces can be combined or rearranged to form wider rooms for more guests or breakout areas for discussion and networking.

Mercure Queenstown Resort

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Take in heavenly views of the flourishing gardens of Queenstown and Lake Wakatipu with Mercure Queenstown Resort. 5-minutes from the heart of the city, this venue is a convenient and modern space for conferences with its central location and professional team. It has 3 different spaces for your conference (Aspen, Manata and Rises), holding anywhere from 10 to 90 guests with the choice of breakout rooms. Its balcony overlooks the stunning waters of the lake, on which you can enjoy a catered dinner, or visit The Lounge Bar for an à la carte dining option. Mercure Queenstown Resort offers high-speed WiFi and on-site accommodation, as well as staff committed to helping you to plan and organise your conference.