Flexible spaces that fuel creativity.
Host your next workshop at the Maritime Room — a flexible waterfront venue designed to inspire collaboration and creativity. With stunning harbour views, adaptable layouts, seamless AV, and energising catering, it’s the perfect space for productive, hands-on sessions in the heart of Auckland’s CBD.
Workshop Space in Auckland with Waterfront Focus
Located on Princes Wharf within the New Zealand Maritime Museum, The Maritime Room is a flexible workshop venue where teams come to learn, create, and collaborate. With a prime CBD location and inspiring harbour views, it’s one of the most versatile venues for workshops in Auckland City.
Exceptional spaces, systems and service
From small groups to large formats, our workshop rooms are versatile and can be changed around depending on your needs. With our workshop space you can expect reliable AV, natural light, blackout capability, and fast setup changes for interactive sessions and hands-on activities. Whether you need one room or a suite of breakouts, our team makes workshop room hire simple and seamless.
Food that fuels focus
Well-timed tea and coffee, fresh snacks, and balanced lunches keep energy high without slowing momentum. Our culinary team plans menus around your agenda, dietary needs, and pacing, so your workshop event space supports interaction.
The perfect environment for learning and collaboration
Our workshop space allows you to set the tone for an engaging, hands-on day in a bright, open workshop space that keeps ideas moving. Layouts can shift quickly between U-shape discussion, cabaret pods, classroom rows and collaboration zones. Whiteboards, writable surfaces, staging and roaming mics support practical work, quick shares and lively Q&A, so your group connects fast and stays productive.
Flexible flow for productive sessions
Create breakout clusters, facilitator hubs, and feedback walls to keep participants engaged. Our workshop venue lets you flow smoothly between keynotes, practical exercises, and group work. With clear wayfinding and thoughtful service points, your workshop space remains organised, welcoming, and on schedule.
Join our delighted workshop hosts
Industry groups, training providers, and corporate teams trust our workshop rooms for polished delivery and a setting that lifts concentration. If you’re comparing venues for workshops in the Auckland CBD, talk to us about tailoring a workshop space that fits your goals.
“Our event went well, I would say we would have had close to 200+ people.”
Thanks to Lea and your staff. The food was great, and the evening was enjoyed by all. We would look to use the Maritime Function Centre again for future functions.
Kevin Beattie
Kiwi Bank
“Everyone had an AMAZING time!!”
Thank you so much for helping organise such a great event, the feedback I have received has all been very positive, the food was amazing, the music was perfect and suited to everyone, and everyone loved the venue.
Louise Clements, Management Operations
GEA New Zealand Ltd. (NZ)
“We had an absolute fabulous time, and the food was superb!”
I also really appreciated your team; they were super friendly and super helpful. Especially putting together that table so quickly. Much, much appreciated!
Emma MacFarlane
NIWA
“The evening was really great and we are all very happy.”
The food was delicious, and all of the staff were amazing!
Eva Maxwell
Rheem
Frequently Asked Questions
The Maritime Room is a great fit for workshops because it feels inspiring, not corporate. You’re right on Princes Wharf with big windows, harbour views and loads of natural light, which helps people stay engaged and creative. The space is highly flexible, so we can shape it for brainstorming, hands-on work or training. With strong AV, an experienced team and good coffee and catering, it’s an easy place to run a productive, energising workshop.
We host workshops from small groups through to large interactive days. For 10–20 people, we might use our boardroom or part of the main space. For 30–60 participants, we can set up clusters of tables with plenty of room to move. For 100–200+ attendees, we’ll use the full room and break-out areas. We’ll recommend the best layout once we know your numbers and workshop style.
You’ll have everything you need for a hands-on, interactive day. We provide projectors or large screens, microphones, sound system and reliable Wi-Fi. There are whiteboards, flip charts and plenty of wall space for post-its and worksheets. The room can be divided into breakout zones, with each area having its own tools. We can quickly adjust lighting or blackout the room for video, and we’re set up with plenty of power points for laptops and devices.
Yes – we build catering around your agenda so people stay focused and energised. For full-day workshops, that usually means arrival tea and coffee with light breakfast options, a morning break, lunch, and an afternoon pick-me-up. Lunch might be a working buffet, fresh salads and wraps, or something more substantial, depending on your schedule. We include healthy options, cater for dietary needs and time everything to your breaks.
Absolutely. Workshops often need to switch between presentation mode and group work, and our team is very used to resetting the room on the fly. We can move from a U-shape briefing to small-group clusters or open floor space during a single break. Lightweight furniture, mobile whiteboards and flexible partitions make it easy to create stations, collaboration zones or clear space for interactive exercises.
Just get in touch with our events team by phone, email or via the website and let us know your preferred date, workshop length, rough numbers and goals. We’ll talk through layouts, AV and catering options, then send a tailored proposal. Once you’re happy, we’ll confirm with an agreement and deposit. From there, we’ll work to your run-sheet, align breaks and room changes with your agenda, and have everything ready so you can focus on delivering the workshop.
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The Maritime Room is trusted as one of Auckland’s best venues for workshops. Our team’s incredible service will ensure your workshop runs smoothly.
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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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