Conferences & Events
From confidential boardroom summits to royal galas and lakefront weddings, our event spaces combine architectural grandeur, discreet service, and world-class catering at 47 Gorge Road.
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Venue Capacities
Spaces Scaled to Your Occasion
From private boardrooms for twelve to a royal ballroom for seven hundred, our event spaces combine architectural grandeur with discreet service.
Royal Ballroom
420 seated / 700 standing
Summit Boardroom
12 seated / secure
Garden Pavilion
180 seated / 300 standing
Lakeside Theatre
200 seated / private
Royal Ballroom
Where Society Gathers
The Royal Ballroom is a wide-format canvas for galas, charity balls, and private weddings. Crystal chandeliers, acoustics tuned for speech and strings, and a kitchen capable of plating 400 covers simultaneously.
- Capacity: 420 seated, 700 standing
- 12 custom crystal chandeliers
- Concert-hall acoustic treatment
- 400-cover kitchen capacity
Executive Boardrooms
Diplomatic Summits in Complete Privacy
The Executive Boardroom is designed for sensitive negotiations. Satellite-encrypted communications, acoustic privacy, and an NDA-ready signing protocol make it the choice for international delegations and C-suite retreats.
- Encrypted satellite link and secure Wi-Fi
- Acoustic dampening and white-noise privacy
- NDA and document-handling protocol
- Private chef-prepared coffee breaks
Weddings & Social Events
Moments That Deserve a Stage
Weddings, anniversaries, and milestone celebrations are orchestrated by our events director, from lakeside ceremonies to candlelit receptions under crystal chandeliers.
Ceremony
Lakefront pavilion
Cocktails
Terrace sunset bar
Gala Dinner
Royal Ballroom
Catering & Menus
A Kitchen Built for 400 Covers
Our culinary team creates bespoke banquet menus, wine pairings, and live stations. Every dish is prepared on-property using Central Otago produce and premium imports.
Explore DiningEvent Menu Options
Reception Canapés
Seasonal selection with champagne pairing
Plated Banquet
Three to seven courses, sommelier matched
Live Cooking Stations
Carving, seafood, and dessert theatres
Midnight Supper
Caviar service and room-service trays
AV & Technology
Invisible Infrastructure, Flawless Delivery
Every venue is equipped with concert-grade audio, 4K projection, and discreet lighting control. Our in-house AV team manages setup, rehearsal, and live support.
- Concert-hall acoustic treatment
- 4K projection and LED walls
- Intelligent lighting control
- Secure, isolated network
Plan Your Event
Our events team will walk you through capacity, catering, AV, and guest flow. Every detail is confirmed in person with a dedicated events director.
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