Located within the historic National Maritime Museum on Princes Wharf, The Maritime Room is one of the most sought-after Auckland conference venues. With sweeping views of the Waitematā Harbour and a prime CBD location, our venue delivers an inspiring backdrop for conferences of every size and style.
Our conference facilities in Auckland are designed for flexibility, comfort, and impact. Whether you need to hire an Auckland conference room for an executive session or a standing event for up to 400 delegates, our pillarless spaces adapt perfectly to your requirements. From creative workshops to multi-day conventions, The Maritime Room is your complete Auckland conference centre perfectly located in Auckland City.
We’re more than just one of the conference rooms Auckland businesses trust- we’re a full service venue known for delivering exceptional event-scale dining. Our culinary team designs menus that work seamlessly with your schedule, energising your delegates with delicious, beautifully presented cuisine. It’s one of the many reasons we’re trusted as a premier choice for the conference venues Auckland has to offer.
The Maritime Room offers an adaptable conference venue in Auckland that combines professional presentation capabilities with a vibrant harbourside atmosphere. Use our blackout capability for focused sessions, then reveal the panoramic waterfront to re-energise your audience between talks.
Our conference space in Auckland can be customised with multiple seating plans, a boardroom and a networking area to keep your event running smoothly. Whether it’s keynote speeches, team sessions, or interactive panels, we ensure every moment is supported by flawless delivery and the latest AV technology.
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We’ve hosted national conferences, product launches, industry forums, and training events for some of New Zealand’s most respected organisations. For conference venues Auckland professionals recommend for quality, service, and setting – talk to us about conference room rental and bring your next event in Auckland City to life.
Thanks for hosting our event on Friday, it went amazingly. Lea and the team were fantastic.
Team & Operations Administrator – MyHR
Your team are just amazing – like, I cannot thank them enough! Your team went out of their way to make the event run smoothly.
McConnell Dowell
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.
Stihl
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.
JLL New Zealand
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.
Harrisons
A big thank you to you and your team for a great event tonight. They were all wonderful to deal with.
IAB
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.
Webuild - Western Australia
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!
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A conference at The Maritime Room is a structured, high-impact event designed for clear presentations, engagement, and seamless delivery.
Format: Keynote sessions, panels, and breakout groups with flexible room configurations.
Food: Delegate catering including working lunches, buffets, and scheduled breaks.
Drinks: Tea, coffee, water, and optional beverage service throughout the day.
Typical duration: Half-day to multi-day conferences, depending on your programme.
Flow: Smooth progression between presentations, breaks, and networking sessions.
Vibe: Professional, polished, and focused on delivering your message.
Capacity: From 25 to 400 delegates across a range of conference formats.
We can host conferences from small executive forums right through to large conventions. In a standing or networking-style setup, we can accommodate up to around 400 delegates. For a seated theatre layout, we seat up to 240 comfortably facing the stage. Cabaret and classroom styles are also available – think 140+ in cabaret rounds or around 180 in classroom. Our pillarless, high-ceiling space means clear views and plenty of room, even at full capacity.
Yes, absolutely. The Maritime Room regularly hosts full-scale, multi-day conferences. We’re used to programmes that mix plenary sessions, breakouts, expo areas and social functions across several days. The room can be flipped between theatre, classroom, banquet and cocktail setups as your schedule changes. Being in the CBD, with hotels and transport close by, also makes logistics easy for out-of-town delegates and visiting speakers.
We offer everything you’d expect from a professional conference venue – and then some. You’ll have access to quality projectors, large screens, a strong sound system and wireless microphones, along with on-site technical support. We can provide staging and podiums, adjustable lighting, full air-conditioning and an outdoor covered deck for registrations, exhibitors or breaks. The room layout is set to your needs, and we can also offer a green room space for speakers or VIPs.
Yes, and it’s a big part of the experience here. We provide full conference catering, from arrival tea and coffee to morning and afternoon breaks and lunch. That might be light working platters or a more substantial buffet, depending on your agenda. We happily cater for dietary requirements. If your conference includes an evening reception or gala dinner, our chefs can design everything from canapés to multi-course menus, all prepared in-house to a high standard.
Definitely. The Maritime Room is designed to shift easily between focused sessions and more social moments. You might start with presentations in a darkened, presentation-ready part of the room, then open the curtains to reveal harbour views and reset into a networking setup with high tables and lounge areas. The covered deck adds an indoor–outdoor option for fresh-air breaks. Our team works to your run sheet so transitions between keynotes, breakouts and mixers feel seamless.
Booking is simple. Get in touch via our website enquiry form, email or phone with your preferred dates, estimated delegate numbers and any key requirements like breakouts or a gala dinner. We’ll come back with a tailored proposal or quote. Because we’re a popular conference venue, it’s best to secure your date early. Once you’re ready, we’ll confirm the booking, take a deposit and then work with you on all the logistics so the conference is fully set up for success.
Come and see why The Maritime Room is one of the most versatile and scenic conference venues in Auckland. Our team, location, and facilities will help make your conference a success from start to finish.
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