A bustling market scene unfolds on the cobblestone street of Tauranga's Historic Village, lined with charming vintage-style buildings.
A bustling market scene unfolds on the cobblestone street of Tauranga's Historic Village, lined with charming vintage-style buildings.
Tauranga

The Historic Village

Tauranga

The Historic Village

The Historic Village – Tauranga is a charming ensemble of heritage buildings and manicured grounds nestled near the heart of Tauranga. Spanning 13.5 acres of gardens, boutique shops, galleries, and park-like spaces, it offers a unique blend of historical character and vibrant community atmosphere for events .

The Historic Village features six indoor spaces—including the grand Village Hall (seats 150 theatre-style or 100 for dinners), the nostalgic Village Cinema (60-tiered seats), romantic Village Chapel (up to 50), intimate Schoolhouse (20 U‑shape), grandiose Durham Barracks (boardroom for 20), and the impressive Balcony Room (seats 160 theatre-style or 120 for dinners). These are accompanied by four enchanting outdoor spaces, such as the Village Amphitheatre, Front Lawn, Village Green, and Cobblestone streets —perfect for weddings, cocktail parties, performances, markets, festivals, and community events. Built‑in modern amenities include licensed bar services, on‑site catering, Wi‑Fi, AV equipment, air conditioning, and heating—providing a seamless event experience while preserving the venue's heritage charm. Perfect for corporate gatherings, creative workshops, private functions, boutique weddings, community markets, concerts, and festivals, The Historic Village offers flexible space combinations tailored to your needs. Whether under vaulted historical ceilings or open skies among heritage façades, The Historic Village delivers a timelessly beautiful setting for your next event.

Gallery

A bustling market scene unfolds on the cobblestone street of Tauranga's Historic Village, lined with charming vintage-style buildings.
A colourful grazing board with cheeses, cured meats, and fresh fruit, perfect for events at vintage-style Historic Village, Tauranga.
A vintage-inspired meeting room with U-shaped seating at The Historic Village in Tauranga.
Elegant catering featuring sesame-crusted tuna appetizers on a wooden board at the vintage-inspired Historic Village in Tauranga.
A workshop in The Historic Village, Tauranga's heritage schoolhouse, combining vintage charm with modern technology.
The Historic Village, Tauranga, offers a charming heritage function room with vaulted ceilings and vintage decor, set for an event.
The Art Deco-inspired Village Cinema entrance at The Historic Village, Tauranga, features a large period-style mural.
A vibrant grazing board with cheeses, cured meats, and fresh fruits, reflecting the heritage charm of The Historic Village, Tauranga.
This newly refurbished event space at The Historic Village in Tauranga combines heritage charm with a modern bar and lounge.
A banquet setup in a large event space with a distinctive exposed truss ceiling at The Historic Village, Tauranga.
The Historic Village's quaint Village Chapel in Tauranga, featuring a white exterior, red roof, and bell tower.
An indoor fundraising workshop takes place in a heritage-style hall at The Historic Village, Tauranga, featuring a high, vaulted ceiling with exposed white beams.
A presenter addresses an audience in the film-inspired art deco style cinema at The Historic Village, Tauranga.
A heritage-style event space with open doors at The Historic Village in Tauranga, surrounded by lush gardens and a brick courtyard.
Guests enjoying hula hooping on the lawn at The Historic Village, Tauranga, amidst its charming, old-style buildings.
A light green weatherboard historical building with a blue window and accessible ramp at The Historic Village, Tauranga.
A presenter addresses an audience in the film-inspired, art deco Village Cinema at The Historic Village, Tauranga.
A vintage-style Durham Light Infantry barrack building stands prominently at The Historic Village in Tauranga.
An outdoor concert unfolds on the historic village grounds at The Historic Village, Tauranga.
People walk along the cobblestone street lined with historic-style buildings at The Historic Village in Tauranga.
A hand serves food from a gourmet platter, reflecting the charming heritage style of The Historic Village in Tauranga.
A vintage-styled meeting room with a long table at The Historic Village, a heritage venue in Tauranga.
The outdoor amphitheater at The Historic Village in Tauranga features a stage and tiered seating amidst native bush.
A joyful wedding party jumps on cobblestone streets in front of the heritage buildings at The Historic Village, Tauranga.

Spaces

Rooms Cocktail Dining Theatre Meeting
Village Hall 150 100 150 80
Village Cinema - - 60 -
Balcony Room 175 120 160 104
Schoolhouse - - 25 20
Durham Barracks - - - 20
Village Amphitheatre - - 120 -
The Village Chapel - - 60 -

Reviews

Louise | On Par

The staff were efficient, knowledgable, friendly and helpful. I won't hesitate to book at The Historic Village in the future, and I'm very happy to recommend these facilities to my connections. Thanks!
Amy | Motif Poetry

"The staff members I worked with from booking, planning, to event execution were all very kind, generous with their time, and easy to work with! "
Berneen

The venue and catering, and overall service were those of a superior quality. I will highly recommend this venue.
Damien | Mt Primary

Booking was easy, the team were super good to deal with, answered questions and the service on the day was great! Our team thoroughly enjoyed being back in our old school house... we'll be back in the future!

The Historic Village – Tauranga is a charming ensemble of heritage buildings and manicured grounds nestled near the heart of Tauranga. Spanning 13.5 acres of gardens, boutique shops, galleries, and park-like spaces, it offers a unique blend of historical character and vibrant community atmosphere for events .

The Historic Village features six indoor spaces—including the grand Village Hall (seats 150 theatre-style or 100 for dinners), the nostalgic Village Cinema (60-tiered seats), romantic Village Chapel (up to 50), intimate Schoolhouse (20 U‑shape), grandiose Durham Barracks (boardroom for 20), and the impressive Balcony Room (seats 160 theatre-style or 120 for dinners). These are accompanied by four enchanting outdoor spaces, such as the Village Amphitheatre, Front Lawn, Village Green, and Cobblestone streets —perfect for weddings, cocktail parties, performances, markets, festivals, and community events. Built‑in modern amenities include licensed bar services, on‑site catering, Wi‑Fi, AV equipment, air conditioning, and heating—providing a seamless event experience while preserving the venue's heritage charm. Perfect for corporate gatherings, creative workshops, private functions, boutique weddings, community markets, concerts, and festivals, The Historic Village offers flexible space combinations tailored to your needs. Whether under vaulted historical ceilings or open skies among heritage façades, The Historic Village delivers a timelessly beautiful setting for your next event.