RACE Awapuni is located at the Awapuni Racecourse — a centrally positioned venue with ample free parking and a reputation for excellence. Featuring 13 versatile meeting rooms, we can accommodate everything from intimate gatherings to large-scale conferences. Our main plenary room comfortably hosts up to 700 guests.
Every conference deserves the red carpet treatment, and the team at the Awapuni Function Centre is here to make sure every detail is taken care of. Whether your event is large or small, we offer first-class facilities and the flexibility to make it a success.
Event bookings at RACE Awapuni are professionally managed by Creative Caterings dedicated Conference & Events Manager who will coordinate all aspects of your event — from venue setup and catering to theming and audiovisual requirements — ensuring a seamless experience from start to finish.
Conference and Meetings
Silks Lounge has its own sound system, dance floor, ceiling to floor curtains, the ability to divide the space into three separate areas and outside you will find a covered balcony with tables and chairs overlooking the Tararua Ranges.
Terrace Lounge is perfect for conferences, party's, trade shows, product launches, weddings and dinners. The view is over the racecourse with a fantastic outdoor area that can be used for pre-dinner drinks, outside dining and team building.
Marton & Feilding Lounge is ideal for small meetings, conferences, breakout rooms and private dinners. The lounges have a dividing wall and can be used as separate spaces or can be opened up into one venue.
Rangitikei Lounge can be used as a stand alone space or as an extension into the Silks Lounge which makes it ideal to be used for a small meeting, breakout room, additional catering space or a speaker prep room.
Stewards Lounge is perfect for intimate dinners, meetings or a breakout room. It has a purpose built bar, an outdoor balcony and great views over the ranges
Owners Lounge is situated on the ground floor and overlooks the Birdcage. The stunning décor lends itself well to intimate dinners and cocktail functions as well as meetings or a breakout space.
Awapuni Lounge sits along side the Stewards Lounge, the Awapuni Lounge has the addition of a dancefloor as well as a purpose built bar, and an outdoor balcony. This Lounge is ideally used as a larger breakout or catering space.
Eulogy Lounge is located on the second floor of the members side of the building and is connected by a walkway, stairs or a lift from the Silks and Main Foyer. It is mainly used as a large break out space for full venue conferences
Birdcage Lounge is situated on the ground floor at the end of the building this lounge boasts a more private setting. With an outdoor area and purpose built bar this lounge is ideal for celebrations or can be used for smaller meetings.
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