Waipuna Hotel & Conference Centre

Waipuna Hotel & Conference Centre is a dedicated residential-conference property at 58 Waipuna Road, Mount Wellington, set on around 6 acres of park-like grounds overlooking a saltwater lagoon, roughly 15 minutes' drive from both central Auckland and Auckland Airport. The hotel has 148 rooms, including split-level suites with a bedroom on a mezzanine floor; rooms feature tea/coffee facilities, high-speed internet, LCD or satellite TV, heating and air conditioning.

Meetings and events are Waipuna's core business: the property is marketed as one of New Zealand's most comprehensive conference venues, with around 17 flexible function rooms. The standout space is the Cole Theatre, a purpose-built 485 sqm tiered theatre holding up to 400 delegates, making it one of the largest dedicated conference theatres of any Auckland hotel. Banquet 1 & 2 combine into a 320 sqm room for up to 300 guests, while the Exhibition Hall (210 sqm, up to 200) suits trade displays alongside conferences. The Promenade Room & Bar (170 sqm, up to 120) and Conference Two+Three (113 sqm, up to 100) provide mid-sized options, and the Horizon Lounges (55 sqm, up to 150) suit receptions. Smaller rooms include the Carbine Room (80 sqm, up to 50), Clifton Room (60 sqm, up to 35), Conference One (57 sqm, up to 50), Lagoon One (50 sqm, up to 40), Regent Boardroom (38 sqm, up to 30), and the Terrace Room and Lagoon Two/Three (each 25 sqm, up to 20). Every function room is climate controlled and most offer several seating configurations, with many enjoying natural light and lagoon views. This depth and range of connected spaces, combined with 148 on-site rooms, allows Waipuna to run large residential conferences, breakout-heavy multi-day programmes and exhibitions entirely on one site, supported by an events team experienced in catering, staging and audiovisual production.

Dining is provided by Wellington's Restaurant & Bar, offering buffet and à la carte dining, and Wellington's Lounge Bar, which has balconies overlooking the lagoon. Recreational facilities include a swimming pool, spa pool, a fitness room and a running track around the grounds. The property offers 450 free off-street car parks, a significant advantage for large conference groups arriving by car or coach.

With its purpose-built conference floor, largest theatre capacity of 400, extensive breakout room choice, on-site accommodation for 148 guests and generous free parking, Waipuna Hotel & Conference Centre is particularly well suited to large residential conferences, multi-day corporate events, exhibitions and incentive programmes requiring everything on a single, self-contained site.