Hamilton Venue for Large Functions

Te Rapa Racecourse, best known for thoroughbred racing in Hamilton, has earned a reputation around the region as a quality event venue. In the last couple of years the Te Rapa Event Centre has undergone renovations to the existing international stand, making this the ideal spot for your next corporate function or celebration.

At the Te Rapa Event Centre we are all about bringing your event to life, whether it is a milestone event, a workshop or a private day out at the races we are here to help. With experience in 21st's to 90th birthdays, Wedding ceremony's and reception and corporate seminars and workshops we have held a wide range of events on course.

With six unique function spaces over three levels, our event centre also offers the convenience of free on-site car parking for up to 750 cars, an on-site catering team and a central location close to a range of local accommodation options and shopping centres.

Kentucky Lounge
The Kentucky Lounge is an ideal venue for medium scaled events, including conferences and AGM’s, as well as smaller wedding and birthday celebrations for up to 200 people.

Benefits of this room:
• Renovated and modern space
• Internal sound system
• Air conditioning
• Booth seating
• Bar and kitchen facilities available
• Grandstand access
• Audio Visual (AV) hire option available

Cocktail Style - 250 pax
Boardroom: - 60 pax
Theatre: - 150 pax
U-shape: - 40 pax
Floor area: 297sqm

The Fosters Lounge
The Fosters Lounge is a popular space for formal events, having held many wedding receptions, 21st and cocktail functions. This room was renovated in 2016, making what was a block of private suites into one big lounge, with it being best known for its modern look which requires less decorating. This lounge is a big hit on the corporate front, being able to hold a larger scale seminar for 200 people.

Benefits of this room:
• Renovated and modern space
• Internal sound system
• Air conditioning
• Outside access with a double balcony
• Bar and kitchen facilities available
• Audio Visual (AV) hire options available

Cocktail Style - 300 pax
Boardroom: - 250 pax
Theatre: - 200 pax
U-shape: - 40 pax
Floor area: 320 sqm + 2 x 60 sqm Decks

Centennial Lounge
The Centennial Lounge is our biggest area on course. This is a popular space for large events like wedding receptions, trade shows, birthdays and even sporting events. This is an older space compared to our other rooms but with it being one of the largest spaces it is definitely a good area with plenty of potential.

Benefits of this room:
• Wall heaters
• 2 levels in the one room
• Bar facilities available
• Audio Visual (AV) hire options available

Cocktail Style - 400 pax
Boardroom: - 300 pax
Theatre: - 500 pax
U-shape: - 50 pax
Floor area: 528sqm

Herbie Dyke Lounge
The Herbie Dyke Lounge is our smallest but most popular. Its small room dimension has the biggest impact with small corporate groups. Whether it’s a meeting, seminar or workshop this space is perfect for groups between 10 – 30.

On a more social scale this room can be hired out for small scale birthdays and meet and greet functions as it can fit up to 60 people with a range of high and low seating. This room is available for hire on racedays, being the perfect space to have a day out at the races for a celebration or work day out.

Benefits of this room:
• Renovated and modern space
• Internal sound system
• Air conditioning
• Perfect space for smaller private events
• Audio Visual (AV) hire options available

Cocktail Style - 60 pax
Boardroom: - 30 pax
Theatre: - 30 pax
U-shape: - 30 pax
Floor area: 87sqm

The Flemington Lounge
The Flemington Lounge is our second biggest area on course, and is used as our public lounge on racedays. This space is best utilised for cocktail functions, with many pockets in the room for different groups. This room is also popular for large events like trade shows and birthdays.

Benefits of this room:
• Bar and cafe facilities available
• Grandstand access
• Balcony access
• Audio Visual (AV) hire options available

Cocktail Style - 500 pax
Boardroom: - 200 pax
Theatre: - 250 pax
U-shape: - 40 pax
Floor area: 600sqm

Contact us today to discuss your event.