Te Puia

Set amongst the backdrop of Te Whakarewarewa valley, Te Puia in Rotorua is located within this iconic geothermal landscape. From indigenous inspired cuisine that captivates the senses, to world class venues that ignite the imagination, Te Puia provides a unique stage for your next event.

Our exceptional on-site catering is delivered by our dedicated food and beverage team, with carefully curated menus tailored to suit every occasion. From intimate gatherings to large-scale events, our specialists can create a dining experience that compliments your event.

Our versatile venues can be configured to suit a range of event styles, seating arrangements and presentation requirements. Located just 9km from Rotorua Airport and 4km from Rotorua CBD, guests benefit from on-site catering, sound, lighting and AV capabilities and complimentary parking.

Pātaka Kai Restaurant

Pax capacity | 130

Pātaka Kai Restaurant offers a world-unique dining experience, overlooking a breathtaking geothermal landscape. With private and semi-private spaces available, it’s an exceptional setting for hosting groups of up to 150 guests.

Pātaka Kai (public dining room side), also serves as the designated lunch venue for daytime meetings and conferences, offering a convenient and high-quality dining experience for delegates within close proximity to the event spaces.

Whakaruruhau Grand Hall

Pax capacity | Standing 700, Banquet 280, Cabaret 240, Theatre 500

Elevate your next event in Te Puia’s premium venue, purpose-built for large-scale gatherings including corporate gala dinners, conferences, and milestone celebrations. Fully enclosed for year-round comfort, the space features underfloor heating, infrared ceiling panels, and a sleek polished concrete floor.
 
 Equally suited to prestigious awards nights and black-tie gala dinners, Whakaruruhau Grand Hall has a permanent stage, expansive interior and flexible event setup options. When dressed for an event, the space provides a stunning backdrop for dining, entertainment and memorable celebrations providing an unforgettable guest experience.

Located beside the iconic Te Heketanga a Rangi grand entranceway, an architectural tribute to Māori celestial navigation, the venue offers a distinctive sense of place just moments from the main car park.

Te Whare Tapere

Pax capacity | Theatre 100, Boardroom 24, Cabaret 48, U-shape 32

Te Puia’s most popular meeting and conference venue, Te Whare Tapere offers a versatile space for medium-sized events in a unique cultural setting. Opening directly onto the tranquil Marae ātea, it provides an inspiring environment for meetings, workshops, presentations and conferences.

Designed for seamless event delivery, the venue includes in-house AV, a projector screen and sound system, video conferencing capabilities, and high-speed Wi-Fi. Flexible layout options can be tailored to your requirements, and the space can also be utilised as a breakout room for larger conferences.

Pōhutu Meeting Room

Pax capacity | Boardroom 20

Ideal for intimate meetings and productive team planning sessions, Pōhutu meeting room offers a convenient location near the main entrance and carpark.

This versatile space includes essential AV equipment, and video conferencing facilities. Also available as a breakout room or greenroom for larger conferences.

Te Puke a Ruahine Geyser Marquee

Pax capacity | Banquet 50, Cocktail 70

Perched on an elevated terrace overlooking the iconic Pōhutu Geyser, Te Puke a Ruahine Geyser Marquee offers an intimate dining experience unlike anywhere else in the world. Framed by weatherproof glass doors and panoramic geothermal views, guests are immersed in indigenous culinary traditions, where dishes are prepared using a geothermal steam box and presented through a dramatic kai reveal.

Combining spectacular natural surroundings with authentic cultural storytelling, this unique venue creates an unforgettable setting for private dinners, special celebrations, and exclusive events.