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Hyundai Marine Sports Centre
Our breathtaking ocean views are guaranteed to make your event memorable at Akarana. From cocktail functions, to conferences, meetings, gala dinners, and special family celebrations. Visit us at the Hyundai Marine Sports Centre – Auckland’s best destination for your next event.
The Hyundai Marine Sports Centre prides itself on being a fully inclusive, marine sports hub, capable of hosting world-class events whilst delivering outstanding facilities for a myriad of marine-based users for competitive, recreational and educational purposes. It is a vibrant destination on the Auckland waterfront that is available to the whole community.
Offering panoramic views of the Auckland cityscape and Waitematā Harbour out to Rangitoto, Akarana is our city’s premier luxury venue for hire. Whether you’re looking to host a meeting, conference or party that will be talked about for years to come, we offer a range of private event spaces to suit every occasion.
Services
- Impress your delegates by hosting your next corporate event at our premium multi-site conference venue in Auckland, which boasts nine event spaces.
- Event Management - Our professional events team will ensure every detail is perfect, leaving you to focus on your agenda
- AV Equipment - Included in your room hire, each room is equipped with in built AV equipment and high speed WIFI
- Onsite Catering - Prepared in-house daily onsite by head chef Zhou and his team
- Marine Experiences - You can even make your event even more memorable with a sailing or waka ama experience
- Akarana Eatery - Open 7 days a week, offering an a la carte menu and espresso coffee
- Charitable Trust - We actively promote non-profit water safety education and recreation opportunities, and build stronger community connections via our inclusive marine-based multi-sport facility
- Parking & Location - 4km from the CBD with 80 free parking spaces & 50 paid spaces onsite, with additional free on-street parking
Sustainability
Sustainability is a journey, not a destination. Some of our practices include:
- Recycling and composting - we operate a comprehensive in-house recycling process and composting scheme
- Packaging - We always use and supply biodegradable and compostable packaging where possible
- Reduced Flush Toilets - Uses significantly less water than traditional toilets, helping conserve water resources and reduce water bills
- Working Smarter - Staff have flexible working hours and the option to work from home which helps reduce carbon emissions
- Quality Education - Providing inclusive and equitable quality education and lifelong learning opportunities for all through our New Navigators program
Accessibility
The building is completely wheelchair accessible inside and out, with plenty of parking available.
8-10 Tamaki Drive, Okahu Bay, Auckland 1071
Distance to Airport
30km
Distance to CBD
4km
Parking
Onsite parking is available with over 80 free spaces and an additional 50 pay and display spaces. Free on street parking is available 100 metres from the entrance.
Hyundai Marine Sports Centre
| Room Name | Banquet | Cabaret | Cocktail | Theatre | Boardroom | Classroom | U-shaped |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Te Kawau Room Area: 360m2 |
220 | 176 | 350 | 300 | - | - | - |
| RAYC Lounge Area: 100m2 |
60 | - | 100 | 75 | 28 | 50 | 24 |
| Rangitoto Room Area: 75m2 |
40 | - | 90 | 90 | 20 | 32 | 26 |