Conferences
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Conferencing in Mid Canterbury
With Ashburton and Methven's new state-of-the-art event centres, hotels, resort venues catering for large conferences, and quality lodges suitable for overnight management retreats, Mid Canterbury is an ideal convention and conference location - only one hour south from Christchurch.
The surrounding mountains and high country lakes of Mid Canterbury provide not only a stress free environment for any conference or meeting, also a wide range of accommodation, activities and structured team building options.
Destination and event managment is available, providing a wide range of innovative programmes and services to assist in delivering outstanding conference and incentive events, combining a personalised approach with innovation. A premium service that reflects the highest level of professionalism.
Request a Proposal
Experience Mid Canterbury Tourism is able to present a formal proposal with your specific conference or meeting requirements, including incentive activities.
Simply complete the enquiry form with your details and we will send a formal proposal to you.
Convention and Incentive Planners
Planning a conference or convention in Mid Canterbury?
Have a look at the below documents to help you in planning a successful and professional event. These documents can help you decide:
- Conference or meeting venue, with or without accommodation
- Pre, post and during conference activities
| Conference Guide Adobe Acrobat Document: 3.75 MB, 9.3 minutes @ 56kbps |
| Incentive Guide Adobe Acrobat Document: 2.66 MB, 6.6 minutes @ 56kbps |
If you are unable to download the documents contact Experience Mid Canterbury Tourism for a copy.
Conference Assistance in Mid Canterbury
Experience Mid Canterbury Tourism provides assistance to conference organisers to facilitate, co-ordinate and develop conference and meetings within the District to ensure maximum economic and community benefit. Make sure you contact Expereince Mid Canterbury Tourism for assistance:
P +64 3 308 2669
F +64 3 308 2665
E conference@MidCanterburyNZ.com
Ashburton Venues with Accommodation
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Venue |
Maximum Capacity |
Accom. |
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Classroom |
Theatre |
Cocktail |
Banquest |
Boardroom |
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- |
30 |
- |
- |
18 |
17 |
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- |
- |
- |
- |
10 |
4 |
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200 |
400 |
450 |
300 |
30 |
54 |
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Methven Venues with Accommodation
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Venue |
Maximum Capacity |
Accom. |
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Classroom |
Theatre |
Cocktail |
Banquest |
Boardroom |
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- |
- |
- |
- |
30 |
13 |
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- |
- |
- |
- |
22 |
22 |
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- |
- |
- |
- |
25 |
16 |
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120 |
150 |
200 |
120 |
75 |
80 |
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- |
- |
- |
- |
25 |
12 |
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200 |
400 |
450 |
200 |
30 |
46 |
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| 80 | 100 | 120 | 80 | 50 | 46 | |||||
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- |
- |
- |
- |
12 |
4 |
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- |
- |
- |
- |
20 |
- |
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40 |
120 |
150 |
100 |
60 |
130 |
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- |
100 |
280 |
80 |
- |
- |
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40 |
40 |
65 |
50 |
19 |
20 |
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- |
- |
- |
- |
12 |
4 Cottages |
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Mt Somers & High Country Venues with Accommodation
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Venue |
Maximum Capacity |
Accom. |
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Classroom |
Theatre |
Cocktail |
Banquest |
Boardroom |
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Mt Potts Lodge |
- |
- |
- |
- |
30 |
- |
Ashburton Venues without Accommodation
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Venue |
Maximum Capacity |
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Classroom |
Theatre |
Cocktail |
Banquest |
Boardroom |
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112 |
500 |
170 |
120 |
30 |
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140 |
150 |
150 |
120 |
- |
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Trotts Garden |
- |
90 |
70 |
60 |
10 |
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Ashburton Raceway |
- |
700 |
120 |
400 |
- |
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Ashburton M.S.A |
- |
- |
- |
200 |
- |
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The Shed |
- |
- |
250 |
- |
- |
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Tinwald War Memorial Hall |
- |
375 |
- |
- |
- |
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- |
- |
300 |
250 |
- |
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The Plain Vintage Railway & Historical Museum |
- |
60 |
- |
100 |
- |
Methven Venues without Accommodation
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Venue |
Maximum Capacity |
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Classroom |
Theatre |
Cocktail |
Banquest |
Boardroom |
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Methven Heritage Centre |
- |
435 |
285 |
- |
- |
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Huber's Loft - Mt Hutt |
- |
- |
- |
50 |
- |



