The modern, curved Bay Oval Pavilion in Mount Maunganui features tiered grass seating and expansive glass windows.
Mount Maunganui

Bay Oval Pavilion

Mount Maunganui

Bay Oval Pavilion

Bay Oval is one of New Zealand’s premier sporting and event venues, located in the heart of Mount Maunganui and surrounded by some of the country’s most iconic coastal scenery. Renowned as an international cricket ground, the venue offers conferences, corporate functions, gala dinners, networking events and private celebrations, combining world-class facilities with breathtaking views of Mauao.

Recognised as a finalist for Venue of the Year at the 2026 NZEA New Zealand Event Awards, Bay Oval has built an impressive legacy of memorable events. Home to international cricket, Super Rugby Pacific fixtures and major concerts including Fisher, the venue combines a stunning location with the flexibility and atmosphere to deliver exceptional experiences of every scale.

With a range of flexible event spaces, Bay Oval can accommodate everything from intimate meetings and workshops to large-scale events and corporate hospitality experiences.

The venue features modern conference facilities, premium hospitality suites and expansive outdoor areas, creating a versatile environment for both business and social occasions.

Conveniently located just minutes from Tauranga Airport and Mount Maunganui's vibrant café and accommodation precincts, Bay Oval provides an inspiring destination for delegates and guests alike.

Whether hosting a conference, client event, awards dinner or special celebration, the venue delivers a memorable experience backed by professional event support and a truly iconic Bay of Plenty setting.

Key venue details
Location:
Mount Maunganui, New Zealand
Capacity:
Up to 320 (Cocktail/Theatre)
Event Spaces:
3 flexible event spaces
Facilities:
Event Planner, Tables/Chairs Included, Breakout Rooms, Natural Light, AV Equipment, Onsite Catering, Bar, Tableware, WiFi, Street Parking
Event Types:
Meetings, Cocktail Functions, Awards Nights, Conferences, Team Building, Sporting Events, Corporate Events, Tradeshows, Photoshoots, Gala Dinners, Weddings, Exhibitions, Workshops

Gallery

Pyrotechnics illuminate a bustling cricket event at Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui, featuring natural grass embankments.
The modern function room with timber accents at Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui, is elegantly set for an awards night.
The modern, curved Bay Oval Pavilion in Mount Maunganui features tiered grass seating and expansive glass windows.
Guests gather on the modern curved terrace of the timber and glass pavilion at Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui.
Modern banquet area at Bay Oval Pavilion, Mount Maunganui, featuring timber accents and full-height glazing for events.
A modern meeting room with exposed timber beams and large windows overlooking the field at Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui.
Golfers practice at the modern driving range with terraced seating at the Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui.
A modern function room with glulam timber beams in the Bay Oval pavilion, Mount Maunganui, set with black-draped round tables.
Thousands enjoy an outdoor concert at the relaxed Bay Oval cricket ground in Mount Maunganui, set against a mountain backdrop.
A sleek bar and lounge area featuring a modern timber and glass design at Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui.
Spectators fill the scenic grass embankments at Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui, a coastal cricket ground with a mountain backdrop.
A modern, functional meeting room at Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui, featuring a U-shaped table arrangement for conferences.
The modern timber and concrete pavilion at Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui offers an outdoor terrace overlooking the cricket ground.
Guests enjoy a golf event from the modern, curved pavilion and driving range of Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui.

Spaces

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Reviews

Tessa Jones | Bower Real Estate

Our recent conference and awards night at Bay Oval was an outstanding success, and a large part of this was due to the exceptional team at the venue. From start to finish, the staff were professional, accommodating and incredibly helpful. No request was ever too much trouble, even when we needed to make last-minute changes; they handled everything with professionalism and genuine willingness to help. Their calm, positive attitude took so much stress out of the process and allowed us to focus on enjoying the event. The food was outstanding, receiving glowing feedback from our attendees. Combined with the beautiful outlook of the venue and excellent service, Bay Oval provided the perfect setting for our event.

Toni Morrison | Google Review

Superb venue for hire. Highly recommended!Our annual dinner for 150 went off without a hitch last night. The food was absolutely outstanding. Service was polished, warm and friendly. All facilities were tastefully decorated, incredibly crisp and spotlessly clean, and perfectly suited to our occasion.Top notch effort Bay Oval! Well done.Thank you... we are so grateful for your hospitality.

Derek Bartley | Google Review

A magnificent venue for cricket in summer & rugby 🏉 in winter but it is also a place that can be utilized for many different types of sports, activities and functions. Great parking outside & wide open fields with cricket practice nets , rock climbing and more. Bay oval is a leading NZ sports ground with a seated area and non seated and big lights lite up the ground in the evening & into the night so please come and watch both intestinal, national and local sporting events and more!

Paula Clarke | Google Review

Good for music events. Fisher rocked!

Fashion Tuhura-Wirepa | Google Review

Bay Oval was such an awesome atmosphere for the UB40 concert. Plenty of room, awesome set up.

Bay Oval is one of New Zealand’s premier sporting and event venues, located in the heart of Mount Maunganui and surrounded by some of the country’s most iconic coastal scenery. Renowned as an international cricket ground, the venue offers conferences, corporate functions, gala dinners, networking events and private celebrations, combining world-class facilities with breathtaking views of Mauao.

Recognised as a finalist for Venue of the Year at the 2026 NZEA New Zealand Event Awards, Bay Oval has built an impressive legacy of memorable events. Home to international cricket, Super Rugby Pacific fixtures and major concerts including Fisher, the venue combines a stunning location with the flexibility and atmosphere to deliver exceptional experiences of every scale.

With a range of flexible event spaces, Bay Oval can accommodate everything from intimate meetings and workshops to large-scale events and corporate hospitality experiences.

The venue features modern conference facilities, premium hospitality suites and expansive outdoor areas, creating a versatile environment for both business and social occasions.

Conveniently located just minutes from Tauranga Airport and Mount Maunganui's vibrant café and accommodation precincts, Bay Oval provides an inspiring destination for delegates and guests alike.

Whether hosting a conference, client event, awards dinner or special celebration, the venue delivers a memorable experience backed by professional event support and a truly iconic Bay of Plenty setting.

Key venue details
Location:
Mount Maunganui, New Zealand
Capacity:
Up to 320 (Cocktail/Theatre)
Event Spaces:
3 flexible event spaces
Facilities:
Event Planner, Tables/Chairs Included, Breakout Rooms, Natural Light, AV Equipment, Onsite Catering, Bar, Tableware, WiFi, Street Parking
Event Types:
Meetings, Cocktail Functions, Awards Nights, Conferences, Team Building, Sporting Events, Corporate Events, Tradeshows, Photoshoots, Gala Dinners, Weddings, Exhibitions, Workshops