Business Seminars
Seminar Venue Hire in
Auckland City
Set within the National Maritime Museum on Princes Wharf, The Maritime Room is an elegant and adaptable corporate seminar venue in the heart of Auckland’s Viaduct Harbour. With world-class service, a prime CBD location, and spectacular harbour views, it’s the perfect setting to share knowledge, ideas, and innovation.
Exceptional spaces, systems and service
Our venue offers flexible, pillarless spaces ideal for seminars of any size – from small, focus groups to large-scale presentations. As a premium business seminar venue, we provide state-of-the-art AV technology, multiple layout options, and seamless event support to ensure every moment is delivered with precision.
Dining that keeps your audience engaged
We believe a successful seminar is powered by more than just great content – it’s also about keeping delegates energised and inspired. Our in-house catering team designs creative menus and refreshments that fit your schedule, making us a seminar venue Auckland professionals recommend time and again.
The perfect environment for learning and connection
Whether you’re hosting a half-day workshop or a multi-day industry seminar, The Maritime Room is a venue for seminar events that balances professional focus with a vibrant, uplifting atmosphere. Present in a blackout setting, then lift the curtains to reveal stunning Waitematā Harbour views for a refreshing change of pace.
Flexible flow for your seminar success
Our adaptable spaces allow you to create breakout zones, networking areas, and seating arrangements to match your event style. From keynote addresses to interactive discussions, our team works closely with you to ensure every element supports your objectives.
From 25 to 400, we’ve got you covered
140
Cabaret
240
Presentation
60-400
Standing
180
Meeting
Join our list of successful seminar hosts
We’ve welcomed leading organisations, industry groups, and educators who trust The Maritime Room to deliver high-quality, well-run seminar experiences. Talk to us today about making your next seminar one to remember.
“Lea and the team were fantastic.”
Thanks for hosting our event on Friday, it went amazingly. Lea and the team were fantastic.
Monique Grigg
Team & Operations Administrator – MyHR
“Your team are just amazing”
Your team are just amazing – like, I cannot thank them enough! Your team went out of their way to make the event run smoothly.
CMichelle Harris, Executive Assistant
McConnell Dowell
“We all had a fantastic time”
A huge thank you to you and your amazing team for all the effort you put into making our event such a success! We all had a fantastic time.
Angela Gregory, Office Administrator
Stihl
“Everything went really well”
Everything went really well, staff were attentive, food was well received and replenished efficiently, so overall the venue was really fit for purpose for our event.
Jenna McCarthny, Exec Assistant to MD | NZ Operations
JLL New Zealand
“The day went so well.”
Food was amazing and the staff were so attentive to everything. I can't thank you enough. Your space works so well for our numbers. Everyone seemed very happy. I am sure we will be back.
Trina Parr, Executive Assistant
Harrisons
“They were all wonderful to deal with.”
A big thank you to you and your team for a great event tonight. They were all wonderful to deal with.
Angelina Farry
IAB
“Overall, venue space worked incredibly well”
Overall, venue space worked incredibly well, and guests all enjoyed it. I also appreciated your advice with how best to set up and using the curtain – worked a treat.
Laura Loughnan, Community & Stakeholder Engagement
Webuild - Western Australia
“I've just left a Google review, and 5 stars aren't enough!!!”
Food I gotta mention so many guests told us salads were top notch; they didn't think salads could taste so good! Venue looked stunning and staff were friendly and lovely. Nothing more I could ask for. If I have any friends looking for a wedding venue I will recommend Maritime Room!
Sienna & Jason Wedding
Client
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, The Maritime Room works really well for business seminars, training days and workshops in Auckland. It strikes a nice balance between professional and relaxed, which is great for learning and sharing ideas. Whether you’re running a half-day seminar, an evening talk or a multi-day workshop, the space adapts to your format – from blackout presentations through to bright, harbour-view breaks that reset the room and keep people engaged.
We can host seminars of almost any size, from small, focused groups to larger audience-style sessions. Our flexible, pillarless space can be set for intimate workshops of 10–30, mid-sized seminars of 50–100, or big presentations with a few hundred attendees. As a guide, we seat around 240 in theatre style, and 100–150 comfortably in classroom or cabaret layouts, with plenty of room for concurrent breakouts if you need them.
You’ll have full AV support for your seminar. The venue is equipped with quality projectors and large screens, a clear sound system and a choice of handheld, lapel or lectern microphones. We can dim lights for presentations and bring them back up for Q\&A or discussion. Our tech team handles setup and troubleshooting, and we can provide extras like clickers or session recording if you’d like.
Yes – and we know how important that is for a good seminar. Our in-house catering team can build a menu around your schedule: coffee and tea on arrival, mid-morning breaks with light snacks, and lunch for longer sessions – anything from gourmet sandwiches and salads to a hot buffet. Afternoon sessions can include another coffee break and sweet treats. We cater for dietary needs and keep menus satisfying but not too heavy, so people stay focused.
Absolutely. Flexible layouts are one of our strengths. If your seminar includes breakout discussions, interactive exercises or rotating stations, we’ll set the room to match – think clusters of tables, small-group zones and clearly defined areas for each activity. We can also use adjacent spaces or partitions to create quieter breakout rooms. Afterwards, it’s easy to bring everyone back together by opening the space up again and resetting seating.
The Maritime Room brings together a lot of things people look for in a seminar venue. You’re in a prime CBD location with impressive harbour views, which makes the space feel inspiring but still professional. The room is highly adaptable, with strong AV and breakout options to suit different formats. Add in attentive, experienced staff and genuinely good food and coffee, and you get seminars that feel smooth, engaging and memorable for everyone who attends.
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Our luxury venue and the team’s incredible service will bring your seminar to life.
We’re here for you
The oceanside setting is sensational; the Viaduct is exciting; and the parking’s good too.
- info@maritimeroom.co.nz
- 09 302 3496
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Princes Wharf
Viaduct Harbour
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PO Box 90041
Victoria St West
Auckland 1142
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