Mystery Creek Events Centre

The Pavilion and Convention Centre venue spaces

Months of operation

All Year

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Mystery Creek Events Centre is a large multi-purpose venue in the Waikato, available for indoor and outdoor events of any size, scale or type.

Set on 114 hectares of beautiful natural surroundings, our venue offers versatile indoor spaces, plenty of free parking, and a seamless setting for events of any scale. Conveniently located just two minutes from Hamilton Airport and close to the Waikato Expressway, it’s ideal for conferences, exhibitions, trade shows, corporate functions, multi-day festivals, camps, weddings, gala dinners, and celebrations. Guests also enjoy easy access to nearby accommodation and popular attractions, including Hobbiton, Waitomo Caves, and Sanctuary Mountain Maungatautari.

Pricing

Free

Proximity to Airport:

5 minutes drive to Hamilton Airport.

Proximity to Town:

15 minutes to Hamilton CBD, Cambridge, and Te Awamutu.

Parking:

Ample free parking available for event organisers and attendees.

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