Conferences & Meetings in the Bay of Islands

Reconnect in the Bay – the ideal conference or corporate retreat

New Zealanders know the Bay of Islands is a great place to holiday – but it’s also a fantastic destination in which to meet, conference, bond with colleagues and get away from the rat race for a corporate retreat. Organising an event in the Bay of Islands is easy – we’re here to help and our business events operators will work as one to make sure your conference, incentive, meeting or retreat is a success. Venues are not a problem and the region can easily host a group of a few hundred, while working particularly well for smaller business events in the 20 to 200 range.

Getting to the Bay of Islands

An easy three-hour drive from Auckland or an hour from Whangarei and well connected by air, the Bay of Islands has venues a stone’s throw from the sea. Yet despite the ease of access, mid-week in the main conferencing months between March and November you will feel like your group has the ‘run of the Bay’ – no crowds and plenty of time and space to think, work and plan.

What better way to get your team’s creative juices flowing than with a working breakfast to the sounds of waves breaking the beach nearby?

So, what are you waiting for?

Getting things started is just an email away: events@visitboi.co.nz

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Our favourite venues

Waitangi Treaty Grounds

Waitangi Treaty Grounds welcomes you on a journey of discovery through Aotearoa New Zealand’s most important historic site, where in 1840 New Zealand’s founding document was signed: the Treaty of Waitangi.

Copthorne Hotel & Resort Bay of Islands

A waterfront location nestled in 60 acres of subtropical gardens, within the Waitangi National Trust Reserve. Copthorne Hotel and Resort Bay of Islands is a harmony of nature and spacious comfort among Bay of Island hotels near Paihia.

The Duke of Malborough

They have a beautiful Ballroom, connected to a deck overlooking the sea where they can host your conference. With air conditioning, projector screens and conference wifi it’s a great space to host your conference. They also have two breakout spaces available for smaller groups to work on specific things within the business too!

Scenic Hotel Bay of Islands

Expansive sub-tropical gardens and extensive guest facilities at our Scenic Hotel Bay of Islands enhance the welcoming atmosphere of this resort-style hotel. It’s the perfect base to explore the beautiful, historic Bay of Islands.

Fullers GreatSights / Explore

Fullers GreatSights / Explore Bay of Islands offers the most extensive range of Bay of Islands cruises. Including the iconic Motukokako Island – Hole in the rock

Baylys’ Farm Wedding & Corporate Event Venue

With 2000-acres of rolling farmland sitting alongside secluded bays and private golden sand beaches of the Bay of Islands, Baylys’ Farm provides a uniquely stunning backdrop for your next event.