Hamilton Campus Event Facilities
The University of Waikato has a variety of purpose-built facilities available for hire for your next event.
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The University of Waikato offers unique and purpose-built options for conferences, workshops, meetings and events and is easily accessible from Hamilton's Central Business District.
Whatever the occasion the University of Waikato has a venue and meeting package to meet your needs.
Spaces
Event and conference spaces on our Hamilton Campus can accommodate 10-700+ delegates, including lecture theatres and breakout rooms with state of the art audio-visual equipment. Accommodation, formal reception venue and catering options are also available.
In addition, the University of Waikato offers a broad range of conference and event facilities including:
- Six purpose built venues
- The Pā
- The Gallagher Academy of Performing Arts
- State of the art audio-visual equipment
- Seating capacity from 20-394 with over 100 lecture theatres
- Video conferencing facilities
- On-site technicians
- On-site caterers
- 695 single rooms for delegate accommodation
- Gym facilities, swimming facilities, tennis courts, extensive sports fields
- Chapel
- On-campus parking with reasonable rates for delegates.
Weddings
The University of Waikato offers full on-site wedding ceremony and reception options, including a Chapel, unique grounds with beautiful gardens for photos and a lakeside reception venue.
Meetings and Product Launches
Consider the University of Waikato for product launches requiring the X factor, an industry networking event or a small team meeting.
Venues & Facilities
The Pā
The Pā, the landmark building at the heart of the University's Hamilton campus is now open. Its development reflects the University's commitment to an integrated and accessible campus that includes social interaction, hospitality and culture.
Gallagher Academy of Performing Arts
The Gallagher Academy of Performing Arts (GAPA), offers versatile event spaces, including two main performance venues, a spacious foyer for art exhibitions, conferences, and corporate events.
Law Building and Moot Court
Our Law Building has two adjacent lecture theatres with a combined seating capacity of 100.
Waikato Management School
Waikato Management School is a perfect venue to host larger conferences requiring multiple breakout rooms.
The Don Llewellyn Bar
The Don is an ideal location for any celebration or event with a great vista over the University fields.
Lady Goodfellow Chapel
The Chapel overlooks one of the University's beautiful lakes and is a tranquil setting for a variety of activities and events.
Event Services
The University of Waikato offers unique and purpose-built options for conferences, workshops, meetings and events. Whatever the occasion the University of Waikato has a venue and meeting package to meet your needs.