Front Lawn - The Historic Village

Front Lawn

This grassed area near The Village entrance can be hired for games and activities, outdoor dining or as an additional spill-over space for your indoor event.

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Front Lawn

Give your guests plenty of room to move

If you are booking the Village Hall or performing at the Jam Factory, consider hiring this adjacent outdoor space to add to the overall atmosphere of your event.

Guests can take a break outdoors, enjoy lunch in the sunshine or drinks on the lawn. There is also room to set up trade exhibits, food trucks, outdoor games or team building challenges. Bring in picnic tables, outdoor seating, beanbags or whatever props you need. The possibilities are limited only by your imagination.

Venue and events guide (5mb pdf)

Village map

Illustrated map of The Historic Village's venues

Front Lawn

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Front Lawn


This grassed area near The Village entrance can be hired for games and activities, outdoor dining or as an additional spill-over space for your indoor event.

Durham Barracks

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Durham Barracks


A replica of the barracks once occupied by the British Army, this building is now an elegant and comfortable meeting room which boasts picturesque views.

Village Amphitheatre

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Village Amphitheatre


With built-in terrace seating and a medium-sized stage, this is an idyllic place for outdoor wedding ceremonies, presentations or small performances.

Village Chapel

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Village Chapel


This beautiful wooden chapel provides a picture-perfect place to say, ‘I do’ and celebrate your big day. Everyone is welcome at this interdenominational venue.

Balcony Room

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Balcony Room


Socialise in style and enjoy sweeping views across The Village. Host wedding receptions, conferences, banquet dinners, hui or parties and dance the night away.

Street surfaces

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Street surfaces


Take over The Historic Village’s cobblestoned streets and create a market, festival or dining experience filled with ambience and nostalgia.

Village Green

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Village Green


Bring the community together by holding your next festival or event here. Host live music, erect marquees, set up food trucks, run live demonstrations and more.

Schoolhouse

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Schoolhouse


Step inside Mount Maunganui’s original century-old schoolhouse and enjoy the nostalgia and character alongside all the comforts of a modern meeting room.

Village Cinema

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Village Cinema


Host movie screenings, conference break-out sessions, award ceremonies, fundraisers, kid’s parties and more, inside this distinctive and highly decorative venue.

Village Hall

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Village Hall


This prime venue near our main entrance is ideal for conferences, meetings, banquet dinners, trade exhibitions, award ceremonies and wedding receptions.

Opening hours

Grounds: 7 days a week, 7.30am - 10pm

Retail stores: Tuesday to Saturday, 10am - 3pm. Some stores are open on Sundays and Mondays

Office: Monday to Friday, 9am - 3pm. Closed public holidays

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