by Avya Trotter-Hlavac | Photos by Lower Hutt Event Centre
Host your next meeting in Wellington, the colourful and creative capital of New Zealand. From central city boardrooms to flexible conference spaces, Wellington offers an array of meeting rooms with excellent accessibility and functionality - ensuring maximum productivity for you and your team. These meeting venues create the space for you to focus on what you do best. Discover Wellington's best meeting venues today on NZ Venues.
Located on Dunlop Terrace, just off Wellington’s creative quarter, Naumi Hotel Wellington redefines luxury event hosting with bold design, vibrant personality, and flexible, high-style spaces.
30 Waring Taylor
Set in the heart of Wellington City, 30 Waring Taylor is a space designed to facilitate collaboration and spark innovation. This double-storey venue has six bookable meeting rooms, a premium boardroom, and three main event spaces accommodating up to 160 guests. With on-site catering, a dedicated event manager, quality AV facilities and tech support, 30 Waring Taylor is a dynamic venue for your next event.
Bowen Street
The newest venue by the visionaries at Precinct, Bowen Street, is an ultra-modern venue with beautiful rooms and innovative tech solutions. Bowen Streetis a central hub for workshops, meetings and seminars in Wellington's parliamentary precinct.
NZCIS
NZCIS is an impressive events centre just 30 minutes from Wellington CBD. The 18-hectare property includes a conference centre, lecture theatres, lounges, media rooms and state-of-the-art meeting facilities. Designed to deliver seamless experiences, NZCIS is well-versed in the world of meetings & events.
Rydges Wellington Airport
Situated at the Wellington Airport terminal, Rydges is the most accessible meeting venue for guests flying in from out of town. This purpose-built events centre boasts numerous light-filled meeting spaces with individually controlled air conditioning and lighting, integrated audio-visual equipment and complimentary Wi-Fi.
QT Wellington
Meet in style at QT Wellington - an eccentric hotel venue in the heart of our creative capital city. Surrounded by urban and harbour views, QT Wellington offers meeting spaces designed to inspire and accelerate productivity.
Te Raukura - Te Wharewaka o Poneke
Wharewaka Function Centre is an award-winning function centre and waka house perched on Wellington's waterfront. With a contemporary style, stunning outlook and the latest AV technology - Wharewaka Function Centre can accommodate 20 to 500 guests, depending on your needs.
Willeston Conference Centre
Willeston Conference Centre is the pinnacle of convenience. With its CBD location, harbour views, onsite catering, AV and assistance, Willeston Conference Centre is ideal for conferences, meetings and seminars.
Tiakiwai Conference Centre
Tiakiwai Conference Centre is an engaging venue in the heart of Wellington's Government precinct. As part of The National Library, Tiakiwai Conference Centre is a place that connects guests through its stories, knowledge and memory. Rich in New Zealand heritage and cultural significance, Tiakiwai Conference Centre is sure to leave a lasting impression. The venue features a contemporary design and versatile spaces, including an award-winning auditorium, spacious foyers, and configurable meeting rooms. Just a stone's throw from the CBD and waterfront, a unique experience awaits you at Tiakiwai Conference Centre.
Space Place
Space Place is a world-class observatory and venue within Wellington's Botanical Gardens. With multimedia exhibits, interactive galleries, a full-dome planetarium and two dedicated meeting rooms - gatherings at Space Place are sure to leave an impression.
Oaks Wellington Hotel
Oaks Wellington Hotel is a meeting venue managed by seasoned experts. Consisting of flexible meeting rooms, polished facilities and accommodation - Oaks does it all in the colourful heart of Wellington City.
Miramar Links Conference & Function Venue
Miramar Links is an award-winning venue closer to the CBD and Wellington Airport. The meeting spaces are equipped with sound systems, project screens, and electronic whiteboards - while any additional tech can be easily arranged. This Wellington venue and its staff display convenience, efficiency and excellence.
Royal Port Nicholson Yacht Club
Royal Port Nicholson Yacht Club is a meeting venue with well over a century of history within its walls. Established in 1883., the Yacht Club is a hub for the yachting community and a beautiful venue for meetings and events. The building has three versatile spaces and a sun-soaked deck extending over the water.
Wellington ANZ Centre
The Wellington ANZ Center sits in the heart of the city's commercial precinct and financial centre. The building's unique architecture showcases the harbour, providing a relaxing and meditative workspace. Multiple meeting rooms are on offer, all fully equipped with the latest AV tech and high-speed wifi. Rooms in the Wellington ANZ Centre are available for hire by the hour and are perfect for training, client pitches, interviews, or presentations.
Mercure Wellington Abel Tasman Hotel
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Three well-lit spacious meeting rooms are available for hire at Mercure Hotel Wellington – The Port Room (18 pax), The Nautical Room (36 pax), and the Starboard Room (20 pax). With numerous testimonials from businesses that have used their corporate spaces, it is safe to say that this venue's reputation speaks for itself.
Lower Hutt Event Centre
Keep it local with Lower Hutt Event Centre. Owned and operated by Hutt City Council, this venue has been an epicentre of meetings & events for the last twenty years. Refurbished in 2018, the Lower Hutt Event Centre is equipped with state-of-the-art technology and modern facilities.
The Arborist
Why choose a boring meeting space when you can choose one of Wellington's favourite restaurants? The Arborist has a downstairs function space for up to 45 guests. With delicious refreshments at the ready - mix business with pleasure at The Arborist in the heart of Wellington City.
Urban Hub Offices
Urban Hub Serviced Offices is a CBD venue with a selection of 10-person meeting rooms. These rooms feature soft lighting, sound-proofing and the latest tech, including 55” HD screens.
Cliftons Wellington
Host with confidence at Clifftons. Take control of your event with collaboration-friendly meeting rooms, conference spaces and training rooms designed to accelerate productivity and inspire innovation. From convenient essentials like projectors and flip boards to audio-visual equipment and technology solutions, you can trust the professionals at Clifftons.
Grand Mercure Wellington
Grand Mercure is a world-class hotel with the perfect dose of local warmth. Overlooking Cuba Quarter, Grand Mercure is within walking distance of the CBD and Wellington Harbour - making it the eprfect venue for out-of-towners keen to explore the City. Taking pride in its versatility, Grand Mercure boasts 8 Spaces, premium service and in-house catering.
Rydges Wellington
Rydges is a prestigious hotel venue with streamlined service and flexible meeting rooms. The epitome of convenience and luxury, Rydges has seven spaces to host your intimate or large meeting. Enjoy onsite catering and integrated AV from the comfort of your light-filled meeting room.
Bolton Hotel
As Wellington's finest 5-star, family-owned and operated hotel, Bolton Hotel presents excellent hospitality across the board. Flexible in its approach and offering, Bolton Hotel specialises in meetings and conferences for small to medium-sized groups.
Wellington Airport is located approximately 8km from Wellington CBD, with travel times typically around 15–20 minutes depending on traffic. This makes Wellington relatively easy to navigate for conferences and day meetings.
When comparing meeting venues, consider factors such as location, public transport access, parking, AV capabilities, natural light, breakout spaces and catering options. It’s also important to assess whether the venue layout suits your meeting format, whether that’s a board meeting, workshop, seminar or networking event.
Most modern meeting venues offer essentials such as WiFi, presentation screens, audio systems and catering services. Depending on your event, you may also want breakout rooms, hybrid meeting technology, onsite accommodation or flexible furniture configurations to support collaboration and networking.
