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Lake Hayes Pavilion

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Venues QLDC Lake Hayes Pavilion Website Tile 694X316

Spectacular lake and mountain views make  Lake Hayes Pavilion one of the most unique places in the Southern Lakes to hold your special event or function.

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Uninterrupted views covering Lake Hayes and Coronet Peak make this venue one of the most beautiful for your special event or function. The pavilion is located just 10 minutes’ drive from Queenstown International Airport.

Features:

  • Indoor / outdoor flow

  • Over 2,500 m² of outdoor space

  • Purpose-built marquee pad

  • Commercial grade kitchen equipped with double fridge, commercial over with 6 burner gas stove top, commercial dishwasher, instant hot water

  • Bar with commercial dishwasher and single door fridge

  • Dance floor (42 m²) and carpet area (90 m²) available

  • Adjoining showground available

  • Free parking onsite

  • View the floor plan.

Main auditorium capacities:

  • Gross area 144m²

  • Banquet 90 pax

  • Trestle tables 12o pax

  • Seated buffet with dance floor 72 pax

  • Seated buffet without dance floor 90 to 105 pax

  • Theatre 130 pax

  • Cocktail / standing 160 pax.

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