Claudelands - Hamilton

Claudelands is an award-winning conference, meeting, function, exhibition and events venue located in Hamilton, New Zealand.

CrownedĀ 'Supreme Venue of the Year'Ā andĀ 'Large Venue of the Year'Ā at theĀ 2014 EVANZ Awards, Claudelands isĀ aĀ modern solution for live music, performance, sport, conferencing, meetings, banquet dinners andĀ indoor or outdoor exhibitions.

Claudelands has a rich culturalĀ history, and has been hosting events in Hamilton since the late 1800s.Ā Ā The extensive redevelopment of Claudelands began in 2007 and anĀ Open DayĀ was held to markĀ its re-opening inĀ June 2011.

Claudelands is owned and managed byĀ H3, a unit withinĀ Hamilton City Council.

Key Features:

The venue is set on 34 hectares of parkland in the heart of Hamilton city andĀ includes:

  • A 6000-capacity entertainment arena
  • A four-starĀ conference centre
  • A combined 10,000 square metres of indoor and outdoorĀ exhibition space

It’s a clever mix of classy spaces which can be expanded, reduced or used in combinations to suit – whatever the size and style of your event.

 

How to get there

Claudelands is locatedĀ on the corner ofĀ BrooklynĀ Road and Heaphy TerraceĀ in the heart of Hamilton and on the eastern side of the Waikato River.

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Parking options

Car parkingĀ isĀ available on site and may be available on the surrounding roads depending on the eventĀ taking place. On site car parking will be free of charge over the conference period.

Accessibility Parking Spaces

A number of accessibility parkingĀ spaces are available on site, theĀ location will vary depending on the event. Ā Please refer toĀ Accessibility at ClaudelandsĀ for more information.

Transport options

Claudelands is a 10-15 minute walk from the CBD, pedestrian access is via the Arena Plaza on Heaphy Terrace.

Bicycle racks are also available on site.

Taxi stands are located on Heaphy Terrace.

Bus stops areĀ situated on Brooklyn Road and Heaphy Terrace. For more information on the city's bus service visit theĀ Busit website.