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Three Lakes Cultural Trust
Queenstown Lakes District (QLD) Cultural Plan
Assessment of Built Cultural Infrastructure in QLD
May 2019
Three Lakes Cultural Trust Assessment of Built Cultural Infrastructure in QLD
Assessment of Built Cultural Infrastructure in QLD
Summary List of Assessed Facilities1
Performing Arts & Event Facilities
Venue Location Type of Venue
1 Arrowtown Athenaeum Hall Arrowtown Community Hall
2 Arrowtown Community Centre Arrowtown Multi-use
3 Camp Glenorchy Glenorchy Multi-use
4 Glenorchy Community Hall Glenorchy Community Hall
5 Hawea Flat Community Centre Hawea Flat Community Hall
6 Lake Hawea Community Centre Lake Hawea Community Hall
7 Lake Hayes Pavilion Lake Hayes Community Hall
8 Lake Wanaka Centre Wanaka Multi-use
9 Queenstown Events Centre Queenstown Multi-use
10 Queenstown Memorial Centre Queenstown Auditorium
11 Queenstown Performing Arts Centre Queenstown Dance Studio
12 Skyline Events Centre Queenstown Multi-use
Visual Arts & Museum Facilities
Venue Location Type of Venue
13 Lakes District Museum Arrowtown Museum/Gallery
14 Queenstown Arts Centre Queenstown Gallery/Studios
15 Wanaka Arts Centre Wanaka Studios
1. Arrowtown Athenaeum Hall
Address: 33 Buckingham St, Arrowtown 9302
Date Visited: 15.04.2019
General Description
The Arrowtown Athenaeum Hall is located in the main street of Arrowtown, 15 minutes from
the Queenstown International Airport and 20 minutes from the Queenstown central business
district. It includes a main auditorium, performance stage, lounge room with full kitchen and bar
facilities, a backstage area, and dressing room. The Arrowtown Athenaeum Hall is often used
for concerts and productions ranging from local theatre and musical societies to local
community groups who use it weekly for dancing groups, tai chi, yoga and kids’ programmes.
Key Info
Year built/expanded: Originally built in Capacity: 400 (Main Auditorium)
1870, rebuilt in 1932, renovated in
Freestanding: Yes
1992 and 2018
Total Area: 550m2
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Source: Facilities Assessment by Myles Rabbidge of RM Landscape, April 2019.
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Floors: One with a basement storage Lighting: Overall lighting is adequate for
area & dressing room general day to day use of the hall. If
speciality lighting is required this is
Security: None
provided externally by the hirer.
Fire Protection: Smoke alarm system
Legal: Owned and operated by the
Heating: Central heating system QLDC
Parking: No designated parking Accessibility: No specific disability
Wifi: Available on request access. On ground level, can get
wheelchair in via foyer without ramp
Hire type: Dry hire facility
Audio/Visual: PA System to Main
hall/auditorium only. No relay to other
rooms.
Entrance Lobby/Foyer:
Area: 24m2 Condition: Very good
General:
¡ Provides access to the Main Auditorium, Supper Room and the toilets that service the main
floor
¡ Rarely used for events/exhibition space (1-2 requests a year)
¡ No ticket office or merchandise stall. If required a table is set up in the foyer or main
auditorium
Main Auditorium:
Area: 192m2 Condition: Very good
Capacity:
¡ Cocktail = 400
¡ Theatre = 234
¡ Banquet = 150
MAIN AUDITORIUM YES/NO NOTES
Visual/Audio Yes Basic PA System only. No relay to other rooms. If
required, the hirer organises external audio/visual
contractors
House Lighting Yes Very limited. If specialist lighting is required, the hirer
organises external audio/visual contractors
Lighting Bridge No
Control Room No Technicians set up either to the side of the stage or
in a corner of the auditorium
Accessibility Yes No specific disability access. On ground level, can get
wheelchair in via foyer without ramp
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Seating Yes Hire includes 250 x sebel plastic seats. Arranged
according to user requirements
Acoustics Yes Acoustic curtains.
Stage Yes 7.2x11m (79.2m2). Stair access from main auditorium
with rear access to basement dressing room &
storage
Backstage Yes Dressing room located in the basement level
accessed by stairs from the rear of the stage with
shower & toilet facilities. Makeup bench, mirrors and
basin. A service lift is also available from the storage
room to the auditorium.
Bar Yes Licensed. Opens into main auditorium & supper
room
Catering No Commercial kitchen available for external caterers
¡ New flooring, heating and repainted (Jan 18/19) with current renovations to repair the roof
¡ Loading is provided from the side entrance via double doors
¡ A patrician wall allows this space to open up and incorporate the supper room for larger
events
¡ Venue is available from 8am – Midnight. Peak usage is between 3pm-7pm
Figure 1 Arrowtown Athenaeum Hall: Main Auditorium
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Supper Room:
Area: 112m2 Condition: Very good
Capacity:
¡ Cocktail = 117
¡ Theatre = 100
¡ Banquet = 60
General:
¡ A large, open flexible space separated from the main hall/auditorium with a partitioning wall
that can combine the two spaces.
¡ There is no audio/visual equipment provided.
¡ Lighting and heating as per the main auditorium.
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Figure 2 Arrowtown Athenaeum Hall: Supper Room
Meeting Room
Area: 30m2 (approx.) Condition: Average
Capacity: 10-15 (approx.)
¡ A small meeting room located up a narrow staircase from the entrance lobby/foyer.
¡ A large board room table and seating is provided and is rarely used.
¡ Wall mounted heat pump with standard florescent lighting.
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Figure 3 Arrowtown Athenaeum Hall: Meeting Room
Outside
¡ Good visibility & signage from the street
¡ No designated outside area is provided
¡ A small public space with seating and paving runs adjacent to the hall
¡ A notice board is located to the entrance of the foyer displaying community and upcoming
events
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Figure 4 Arrowtown Athenaeum Hall: Exterior View from Buckingham Street
Miscellaneous
Facility is run by the QLDC facility coordinator. Each hirer completes a facility induction prior to
use.
Current users
The main community groups that use this facility include:
Arrowtown Village Association Creative Queenstown
Dance works Josephine Forrester Spiritual Day
Drama Queenstown Circus Quirkus
Linedancing Plunket
Shotover Country Music Club Queenstown Lions
Arrow Entertainers Wakatipu Lions
Arrow Miners band Remarkable Theatre
Q-pact Arrowtown Horticultural Society
Arrowtown cub scouts Woolpress
Arrowtown Autumn Festival Southern Lakes Funerals
Arrowtown Creative Arts Society Arrowtown Rugby Club
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Figure 5 Arrowtown Athenaeum Hall: Floorplan
2. Arrowtown Community Centre
Address: Jack Reid Park, Centennial Ave, Arrowtown
Date Visited: 15.04.2019
General Description
Located within Jack Reid Park, in the centre of Arrowtown this new purpose-built facility is the
home to the local rugby club, scout den & community rooms. The Rugby changing rooms and
scout den are located at opposite ends of the building with 3 interconnecting flexible
community spaces in the middle. These can be configured to be 3 individual rooms or 1 large
open space. There is a commercial kitchen and licenced bar that open out on the central
community space. Large doors open out from each room to a small decked area that overlooks
the Arrowtown rugby field/domain.
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Figure 6 Arrowtown Community Centre: Exterior
Key Info
Year built/expanded: 2019 Wifi: Yes
Total Area: 627 m2 Hire Type: Dry hire facility
Capacity: 264 Audio/Visual: None provided.
Freestanding: Yes Lighting: Overall lighting is adequate for
general day to day use of the hall. If
Floors: One
speciality lighting is required this is
Security: Alarm provided externally by the hirer.
Fire Protection: Smoke alarm system Legal: Owned and operated by the
Heating: Central heating and QLDC
underfloor heating Accessibility: Ramped access from the
Parking: 22 with 2 accessible spaces parking area. All rooms have level
and marked loading bays access.
Central Community Rooms (x3)
Area: 60 m2 (180 m2 total) Condition: Excellent
Capacity: 264 (combined)
MAIN AUDITORIUM YES/NO NOTES
Visual/Audio No
House Lighting No
Lighting Bridge No
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Control Room No
Accessibility Yes No specific disability access. On ground level,
can get wheelchair in via foyer without ramp
Seating Yes Hire includes 120 x upholstered chairs.
Arranged according to user requirements
Acoustics Yes Acoustic panels
Stage No
Backstage No
Bar Yes Licensed. Opens into main community room
Catering No Commercial kitchen available for external
caterers
Other
¡ As this is a brand new facility, it is yet to discover what key community groups/users will
utilise this facility. It is envisaged that a wide range of community groups (yoga, board
meetings, dance groups, weddings, dinners etc) will form the key user groups.
¡ The facility is also the Arrowtown Rugby clubrooms no other event/group can use the
facility in the weekends between April to September due to rugby games being held here.
Figure 7 Arrowtown Community Centre: Central Community Room
Figure 8 Arrowtown Community Centre: Commercial Kitchen and Bar
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Figure 9 Arrowtown Community Centre: Floorplan
3. Camp Glenorchy
Address: Cole Street, Glenorchy 9372
Date Visited: 13.04.2019
General Description
Camp Glenorchy is New Zealand’s first Net Zero Energy Retreat & Cabin facility set in
beautifully landscaped grounds. The site has been built using green design philosophies and
sustainable operating practice, with Camp Glenorchy using 50% less energy and water than
traditional buildings. Completed in 2018 the beautifully appointed central gathering space at
Camp Glenorchy houses a community kitchen, dining room, amenities and a covered shelter
with huge campfire and guest BBQs.
The Homestead Building offers highly-configurable, high-tech and inspiring spaces for receptions,
large meetings, retreats, small break-outs, family celebrations, weddings, private dining and more.
This has become the 2nd all-purpose function facility in the Glenorchy community after the
Glenorchy Community Hall.
Key Info
Year built/expanded: 2018 Freestanding: Yes
Total Area: approx. 540m2 Floors: One
Capacity: 137 (Humbodlt Room) Security: Alarm
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Fire Protection: Fire Alarm Accessibility: No specific disability
access. On ground level, can get
Wifi: Yes
wheelchair in via foyer
Audio/Visual: Audio & visual available
to Humboldt Room
Figure 10 Camp Glenorchy: Entrance and Landscaped Grounds
Entrance Lobby/Foyer
Very high quality entrance foyer spaces connecting through to the shared commercial kitchen &
dining room, the greenstone room, conservatory & the Humboldt Room (primary function
room).
Humboldt Room
Area: 170 m2 Condition: Excellent
Capacity: 137
HUMBOLDT ROOM YES/NO NOTES
Visual/Audio Yes Basic PA System only. Fully wired but external
equipment required.
Lighting Yes LED pendant lighting and directions LED wall
lighting for art installations
Lighting Bridge No
Control Room No
Accessibility Yes No specific disability access. On ground level,
can get wheelchair in via foyer without ramp
Seating Yes Hire includes seating. Arranged according to
user requirements
Stage No
Backstage No
Bar No
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Catering Yes Catering available from the General Store (same
ownership). Large shared kitchen facilities also
available.
¡ Very well-equipped flexible function space with fully wired facilities (external equipment
required).
¡ The room opens up to a number of landscaped courtyard spaces that connect other
facilities within Camp Glenorchy.
Figure 11 Camp Glenorchy: Humboldt Room
Current users
The venue is reportedly becoming more popular with community and performing groups.
These include but not limited to:
¡ Yoga & Pilates
¡ Balls & dances
¡ Dinners
¡ Guest speaker evenings
¡ Plays, dance, comedy
¡ Conferences
¡ Weddings, birthdays and reunions
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Figure 12 Camp Glenorchy – Humboldt Room Floor Plan
4. Glenorchy Community Hall
Address: 26 Mull Street, Glenorchy
Date Visited: 13.04.2019
General Description
The Glenorchy Community Hall is located just a short walk from the lake front and is situated
centrally within the Glenorchy township (population of around 350). The facility was built in
1943, with the ‘supper room’ added later in the 1980’s. The building is over one level which has
disabled access from the informal street parking area. The facility is made up of a foyer, 2 main
rooms (supper room & the main hall), toilets, storage rooms and a small domestic style kitchen.
Adjoining the facility are public toilets and a storage shed.
Figure 13 Glenorchy Community Hall: Exterior
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Key Info
Year built/expanded: 1943/1980s Heating: Original wall bar heaters
Total Area: 300 m2 approx. Parking: Informal street parking – no
dedicated spaces
Capacity: 120 (Main Hall)
Wifi: No
Freestanding: Yes, with adjoining public
toilets Audio/Visual: Audio & visual (speakers
& projector) available to main hall with
Floors: One with a raised stage
audio relay to supper room.
Security: None
Accessibility: Level/ramped access into
Fire Protection: Fire extinguishers and the foyer giving access to the Main Hall
domestic smoke alarms & Supper room.
Entrance Lobby/Foyer
Area: 6 m2 Condition: Average
¡ The small space provides access to the main hall off to one side and supper room off to the
other.
¡ This space is rarely used for anything other than a transitional space to the facility’s main
rooms.
Main Hall
Area: 136 m2 Condition: Good
Capacity: 120
MAIN HALL YES/NO NOTES
Visual/Audio Yes Audio & visual (speakers & projector) available to
main hall with audio relay to supper room.
House Lighting Yes Very limited. If specialist lighting is required, the hirer
organises external audio/visual contractors
Lighting Bridge No
Control Room No Technicians set up either to the side of the stage or in
a corner of the auditorium if required
Accessibility Yes No specific disability accesses. On ground level, can
get wheelchair in via foyer without ramp
Seating Yes Hire includes seats that can be arranged according to
the user requirements
Acoustics No Acoustics reported as being very poor.
Stage Yes 4.3x4.9m (21.m2). Stair access from main hall.
Backstage No
Bar No
Catering No Domestic style kitchen accessed from the Supper
Room.
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¡ Large open room with timber floors and a softwood wood panel walls.
¡ Heating is by original bar heaters fixed to the wall.
¡ Fluorescent tube lighting provides adequate lighting for day to day usage. No specialty
lighting available for art exhibitions etc.
¡ The hall is used for a large range of events & preforming arts including Yoga, gymnastics,
balls, town meetings. This space is often used in conjunction with ‘The Lodge’ which is
located across the road. The lodge offers a room that can hold approx. 70 people and
offers catering facilities (bar & food) from the Lodges restaurant.
Figure 14 Glenorchy Community Hall: Main Hall
Supper Room
Area: 65 m2 Condition: Good
Capacity: unknown
¡ Medium sized open room with open plan kitchen (domestic style) kitchen facilities
¡ Carpet floor coverings with wooden panel and plasterboard walls
¡ Heating is by a freestanding fire (wood)
¡ Lighting is standard overhead incandescent lighting
¡ This room has audio relay from the main hall
¡ Access out onto deck area overlooking a park like setting & future ‘museum’ site
Figure 15 Glenorchy Community Hall: Supper Room and Kitchen Facilities
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Current Users
Events are publicised on the local community website, community notice board and on the
local radio station. The venue is reportedly very well utilised by a large range of community
groups, individuals and performing groups. These include but not limited to:
¡ Sports groups
¡ Yoga & Pilates
¡ Balls & dances
¡ Dinners & banquets
¡ Guest speaker evenings
¡ The local school (within walking distance) also utilise the Community Hall as the School
does not have a hall facility of its own.
¡ Plays, dance, comedy
¡ Conferences
4. Hawea Flat Community Centre
Address: Cnr Camp Hill Rd & Kane Rd, Hawea Flat 9382
Date Visited: 12.04.2019
General Description
The Hawea Flat Community Hall is a quintessential rural NZ community hall that offers an
important facility that is well utilised by the community. The facility was built in 1957 with some
minor additions made later. The building is primarily over one level and is accessed from
informal street parking. It comprises of a small entrance lobby, a main hall with stage, club room
and a domestic style kitchen. Overall the facility is in average condition and could do with
refreshing.
Figure 16 Hawea Flat Community Hall: Exterior and Notice Board
Key Info
Year built/expanded: 1957 Capacity: 191 (Main Hall)
Total Area: 375 m2 Freestanding: Yes
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Security: None Parking: Informal street parking
Fire Protection: Fire extinguishers and Wifi: No
domestic smoke alarms
Audio/Visual: No audio or visual
Heating: 6x Heatpumps to main Hall. resources available
1x Heatpump to club room.
Entrance Lobby/Foyer
Area: 6 m2 Condition: Average
¡ Provides access to the main hall, storage rooms, toilets and disused ‘ticket’ office all of
which appear to be in original condition.
¡ There is no scope for this space to be used as a transitional space to the main hall and
toilets due to its size.
Main Hall
Area: 223 m2 Condition: Good
Capacity: 191
MAIN HALL YES/NO NOTES
Visual/Audio No
House Lighting No
Lighting Bridge No
Control Room No
Accessibility Yes No specific disability access. On ground level,
can get wheelchair in via foyer without ramp
Seating Yes Hire includes seating that can be arranged
according to the requirements of the user
Acoustics No Carpet to the rear wall of the stage only
Stage Yes 7.5x4.1m (31m2) with access vis ramp from the
main hall
Backstage No Clubroom located to the rear of the stage that
would be used as backstage if required
Bar No Small bar that is connected to the kitchen and
services the club room
Catering No Standard domestic style kitchen in average
condition
¡ Large open room with timber floors and a softwood wood panel walls.
¡ The timber floors have various sport court markings as the hall is utilised by the local school
(located across the road).
¡ A storage room accessed from the main hall stores the tables and chairs which can be set
up in the main hall according to the requirements of each event.
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¡ Lighting looks to have been upgraded and provides adequate lighting for day to day usage
of the hall.
Figure 17 Hawea Flat Community Hall: Main Hall
Club Room
Area: 38 m2 approx. Condition: Average
¡ A small room located at the rear of the stage that can be access from the kitchen/bar, the
main hall or externally by stairs at the back of the hall.
¡ Currently houses a variety of couches and a Piano (appears to be mainly a storage area).
¡ Floor and wall treatments are the same as the main hall (timber floor and timber panel
walls).
Kitchen/Bar
Area: 18 m2 approx. Condition: Average
¡ A small kitchen and bar facility is provided adjacent to the stage and club room. Basic
domestic appliances provided (free standing ranges, fridge, ZIP hotwater etc). An
assortment of cutlery is also available.
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Figure 18 Hawea Flat Community Hall: Kitchen and Bar
Current Users
The venue is reportedly very well utilised by a large range of community groups, individuals and
performing groups. These include but not limited to:
¡ Sports groups
¡ Yoga & Pilates
¡ Balls & dances
¡ Dinners & banquets
¡ Guest speaker evenings
¡ Local Schools
¡ Festival of Colour
Figure 19 Hawea Flat Community Hall: Floorplan
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6. Lake Hawea Community Centre
Address: 28 Myra Street, Lake Hawea 9345
Date Visited: 12.04.2019
General Description
The Lake Hawea Community Centre is located just a short walk from the lake front and is
situated centrally within the Lake Hawea township (population of around 2000). Set in the local
domain, adjacent to the bowling green, sports fields & children’s playground it is easily accessible
and is well sign posted from the street. The facility was built in 1992, with a Library and meeting
room added in 1997 and further extensions including a commercial kitchen, enhanced foyer
area, new family room & toilets in 2004. The building is primarily over one level and has
disabled access from the parking area and a basement storage area with toilets & archive room.
Overall the facility is in excellent condition.
Figure 20 Lake Hawea Community Centre: Exterior
Key Info
Year built/expanded: 1992,1997 & Parking: 45 spaces, 2 disabled spaces
2004 and bus parking
Total Area: 578m2 Wifi: Yes
Capacity: 400 (250 seated) Dining Facilities: 40 modern trestle
tables (190 x 85cm), 250 chairs,
Freestanding: Yes (including the
Cutlery for 200+ settings, 200+ large
community library)
dinner plates, side plates, dessert bowls,
Floors: One with a basement storage coffee cups, Wine glasses, water glasses
area and carafes
Security: Alarm System Audio/Visual: Access to a data
Fire Protection: Fire alarm & sprinklers projector with a short throw screen,
to each room sound system and options of fixed,
cordless or lapel microphone.
Heating: Diesel central heating system
on thermostats Legal: Privately owned and operated by
the local
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Accessibility: Accessible entrance from
the parking area vis a ramp. Accessible
toilets also provided.
Entrance Lobby/Foyer
Area: 24 m2 Condition: Very good
¡ The space displays a large white board displaying the weekly events and upcoming events
that have booked the facility.
¡ The Function room and Main Hall are both accessed from this space as well as the toilets,
family room, and industrial kitchen.
¡ A cleaning cupboard and storage room are also accessed from this space.
¡ This space is rarely used for anything other than a transitional space to the facility’s main
rooms.
Main Hall
Area: 300 m2 Condition: Excellent
Capacity: 300 (250 seated with tables)
MAIN HALL YES/NO NOTES
Visual/Audio Yes Access to a data projector with a short throw
screen, sound system and options of fixed,
cordless or lapel microphone (shared with the
function room)
House Lighting No
Lighting Bridge No
Control Room No
Accessibility Yes Accessible entrance from the parking area.
Once inside all rooms have level access.
Seating Yes Hire includes 250 chairs. Arranged according to
user requirements
Acoustics Yes Acoustic panels fixed to the walls
Stage No
Backstage No
Bar Yes Licenced. There are 2 bars one for each of the
Main Hall & Function room
Catering No Commercial kitchen (dry hire) available for
external caterers
¡ Large open flexible space with a private deck overlooking the adjacent sports grounds. Has
access to the commercial kitchen, bar (with cooler room), toilets and family room.
¡ The space is fitted with acoustic sound panels and is well lit by skylights, perimeter windows
& LED lights.
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¡ There is currently no stage provided
Figure 21 Lake Hawea Community Centre: Main Hall
Function Room
Area: 100 m2 Condition: Excellent
Capacity: 100 (60-70 seated with tables)
¡ Large open room that overlooks the bowling green with its own designated bar and fully
equipped kitchen
¡ Large opening doors allow this space to be connected to the Main Hall to create one larger
hireable venue.
¡ The space comes with access to a data projector with a short throw screen, a sound
system and options of fixed, cordless or lapel microphone (shared with the Main Hall)
Figure 22 Lake Hawea Community Centre: Function Room
Current Users
The venue is reportedly very well utilised by a large range of community groups, individuals and
performing groups. These include but not limited to:
¡ Sports groups (bowls, cricket, ¡ Balls & dances
rugby, football etc)
¡ Dinners & banquets
¡ Weddings
¡ Quest speaker evenings
¡ Yoga & Pilates
¡ Quiz nights
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¡ Art Exhibitions (space provided ¡ Local Schools
only – no facilities to display work
¡ Arts on Tour Programme (plays,
provided i.e board, hanging
comedy, music)
equipment)
¡ Conferences
Figure 23 Lake Hawea Community Centre: Floor Plan
7. Lake Hayes Pavilion
Address: 1/719 Gibbston Hwy, Lake Hayes 9371
Date Visited: 15.04.2019
General Description
The Lakes Hayes Pavilion is located on State Highway 6 between Queenstown and
Arrowtown. It is approximately a 10-minute drive from the Queenstown International Airport
and 15 minutes from the Queenstown central business district. The Pavilion is a popular
wedding and function venue and has a purpose-built marquee pad if additional space is
required. Lakes Hayes Pavilion has recently been refurbished including repainting, new
hardwood flooring and a sealed car park. It has full commercial kitchen facilities and over 2,500
m2 of outside space.
The facility provides a main hall space, bar, commercial kitchen, meeting room, toilets (including
1 accessible toilet) and storage.
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Figure 24 Lakes Hayes Pavillion: Exterior
Key Info
Year built/expanded: 1983/84 Wifi: No
Total Area: 294 m2 approx. Hire Type: Dry hire facility
Capacity: 200 approx Audio/Visual: None
Freestanding: Yes Lighting: New retrofitted LED lighting. If
speciality lighting is required this is
Floors: One
provided externally by the hirer.
Security: None
Legal: Owned and operated by the
Fire Protection: Smoke alarm system QLDC
Heating: Central Heating Accessibility: No specific disability
Parking: Adjacent public parking area access. On ground level, can get
(free) 30 spaces, 1 accessible parking wheelchair in and out without a ramp
Entrance Lobby/Foyer
N/A
Main Hall
Area: 144 m2 Condition: Very good
Capacity:
¡ Cocktail = 160
¡ Theatre = 130
¡ Banquet = 90-105
MAIN HALL YES/NO NOTES
Visual/Audio No If required, the hirer organises external
audio/visual contractors
House Lighting No Standard LED Lighting
Lighting Bridge No
Control Room No Technicians set up in a discrete area of the
main hall if required
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Accessibility Yes No specific disability access. On ground level,
can get wheelchair in and out without a ramp
Seating Yes Hire includes 100 x sebel plastic seats.
Arranged according to user requirements
Acoustics No
Stage No
Backstage No
Bar Yes Licensed. Opens into main hall
Catering No Commercial kitchen available for external
caterers
¡ There is an adjoining concrete pad that can be utilised for marques and additional event
space. This is connected to the main hall by 2 sets of double opening doors.
¡ The space is primarily used for conference groups, weddings and dance groups.
¡ Venue is available from 8am – Midnight. Peak usage is between 3pm-7pm for community
groups.
Figure 25 Lakes Hayes Pavilion: Main Hall and Commercial Kitchen
Meeting Room
Area: 31 m2 approx. Condition: Very good.
Capacity: unknown
¡ Chairs and table included in hire. To be set up and arranged by the hirer
¡ No AV facilities
¡ According to QLDC this room is rarely used
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Figure 26 Lakes Hayes Pavilion: Meeting Room
Outside
¡ Good visibility & signage from the street
¡ Over 2,500 sq m of outdoor space available with views over Lake Hayes
¡ Small carpark (31 spaces) that is shared with the surrounding recreational activities
Miscellaneous
Facility is run by the QLDC facility coordinator. Each hirer completes a facility induction prior to
use.
Current Users
The main community groups that use this facility include:
¡ Line dancing ¡ Salvation Army
¡ Lakes theatre arts ¡ Southern Lakes Funerals
¡ Plunket ¡ Queenstown Primary School
¡ Arrowtown Rugby Club ¡ Southern Reap
¡ DOC ¡ Sports Central Otago
¡ Wakatipu Ski Club ¡ Wakatipu Buddy Programme
¡ Church of Christ ¡ A&P Society
¡ Christian Congregation ¡ Wakatipu Wildlife Trust
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Figure 27 Lakes Hayes Pavilion: Floorplan
8. Lake Wanaka Centre
Address: 89 Ardmore St, Wanaka 9305
Date Visited 12.04.2019
General Description
The Lake Wanaka Centre is a specially designed multiuse complex with a large auditorium,
mezzanine level, commercial kitchen, multiple bars and a series of function rooms. The Centre
is located right in the middle of town, with the Lake just across the road. The Lake Wanaka
Centre is often used for a variety of community events including dancing groups, theatre, live
productions, conferences and galas.
Key Info
Year built/expanded: 2001 Fire Protection: Fire Alarm & sprinkler
system
Total Area: approx. 1100 m2 (ground
floor) Heating: Central heating system. Each
room controlled independently using
Capacity: 500 (Main Auditorium)
thermostats
Freestanding: Yes
Parking: 3 parking spaces, 2 accessible
Floors: Two spaces
Security: None Wifi: Yes
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Hire type: Dry hire facility Legal: Owned and operated by the
QLDC
Audio/Visual: Extensive audio across
the facility, limited visual facilities Accessibility: Accessible access to
provided Entrance foyer, Main Auditorium &
Armstrong Room (no disabled access
Lighting: Excellent
to mezzanine level)
Entrance Lobby/Foyer
Area: approx 100 m2 Condition: Very good
¡ Provides access to the Main Auditorium, commercial kitchen, ticket office, offices, toilets
and to the mezzanine level.
¡ Has audio relay from the Main Auditorium.
¡ Ticket office available but rarely used. For ticket sales/ collection/checking tables are usually
set up in foyer.
Figure 28 Lake Wanaka Centre
Main Auditorium
Area: 280 m2 Condition: Excellent
Capacity:
¡ Cocktail = 500
¡ Theatre = 330
¡ Banquet = 200
MAIN AUDITORIUM YES/NO NOTES
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Visual/Audio Yes Extensive audio across the facility. Protectors &
screens are available.
House Lighting Yes Standard house lighting provided. If specialist lighting
is required, the hirer organises external audio/visual
contractors
Orchestra Pit Yes Rarely used as the sound quality is better from the
auditorium or stage and the size is restricting.
Control Room Yes Rarely used as the sound quality is very poor from
this space. Technicians set up either to the side of the
stage or on the mezzanine level
Accessibility Yes Accessible access via the lobby/foyer
Seating Yes 129 Tiered seating, 260 upholstered seats provided
Acoustics Yes Moveable acoustic panels
Stage Yes 11.9x9m (107m2) Good quality stage with good
lighting and sound facilities. Three different size
configurations available. Access from main auditorium
or from the wings. There is a raised loading bay to
the Southern Wing.
Backstage Yes Dressing rooms (with audio relay/paging) are available
to either side of the stage. Both have good lighting,
mirrors, toilet and shower facilities
Bar Yes Licensed. Opens into main auditorium
Catering No Commercial kitchen available for external caterers
¡ Excellent sight lines to the stage from all areas of the auditorium
¡ Tiered seating stacks away to create large open flexible space for dinners and galas etc.
¡ Directional LED lighting on the perimeter walls for art installations/exhibitions
Figure 29 Lake Wanaka Centre: Main Auditorium
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Figure 30 Lake Wanaka Centre: Stage
Armstrong Room
Area: 96 m2 Condition: Excellent
Capacity:
¡ Cocktail = 150
¡ Theatre = 100
¡ Banquet = 80
Other:
¡ A large, open flexible space separated from the main auditorium with a partitioning wall
that can open to combine the two spaces.
¡ Shared audio/visual equipment with the main auditorium. Projector and screen available.
¡ LED lighting
¡ Used or events such as yoga, weddings, and conferences
Figure 31 Lake Wanaka Centre: Armstrong Room
Faulks Room
Area: 42 m2 Condition: Very good
Capacity:
¡ Cocktail = 60
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¡ Theatre = 50
¡ Banquet = 40
Other:
¡ A small, more intimate room for functions on the mezzanine level with small kitchen
¡ Shared audio/visual equipment with the main auditorium. Projector and screen available.
¡ Used for workshops, conferences & meetings
¡ Chairs & tables included in hire
¡ Access to main auditorium via mezzanine level (no disabled access)
Figure 32 Lake Wanaka Centre: Faulks Room
Outside
¡ Good visibility & signage from the street
¡ Small amphitheatre overlooking the creek (rarely used)
¡ Perimeter path network used by the public to access the Wanaka Arts Centre, Library and
wider street network
¡ A notice board is located at the street frontage community and upcoming events
¡ Limited parking with 2x accessible spaces
¡ Raised loading bay to the rear of the facility off Dunmore Street
Figure 33 Lake Wanaka Centre: Amphitheatre
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Current Users
The venue is primarily used for:
¡ Performing Arts ¡ Comedy
¡ Theatre ¡ Speakers
¡ Dinners & banquets ¡ Music
¡ Conferences ¡ Dance groups
¡ Awards evenings
The main community groups that use the facility include:
¡ Wanaka Baptist Church ¡ Bike Wanaka
¡ UC Smallbore Raffle Club ¡ A&P Society
¡ Festival of Colour ¡ Chamber of Commerce
¡ Community Network ¡ Violin Class
¡ Local Schools ¡ Classically Music
¡ Wanaka Ambassador Programme ¡ Mountain Film Festival
¡ Concert Society ¡ Rotary
¡ Shaping our Future ¡ Lions Club
¡ RSA ¡ YAMI
¡ Winter Games ¡ UC Sports Academy
¡ Snowsports NZ ¡ Wanaka Arts Society
¡ Dance Wanaka ¡ Wanaka Alcohol Group
¡ Dance Out Loud ¡ Volunteer Fire Brigade
¡ Ballet School ¡ Rodeo Club
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Figure 34 Lake Wanaka Centre: Floor Plans
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9. Queenstown Events Centre
Address: 33 Joe O’Connell Drive, Frankton 9300
Date Visited: 15.04.2019
General Description
The Queenstown Events Centre is a multi-purpose indoor sports and events complex five
minutes’ drive from central Queenstown and adjacent to the Queenstown International
Airport. This flexible venue offers an extensive range of function and meeting room facilities,
which can be adapted to meet the needs of events of any size - concerts, events, gala dinners,
conferences, trade shows, private functions and sports & recreation.
Key Info
Year built/expanded: 1997 with the Wifi: Yes
public swimming pool added in 2008
Hire Type: Dry hire facility
Total Area: 1962m2 (Main auditorium
Audio/Visual: Small PA system available.
& 2x Function Rooms)
For the larger set ups audio/visual is
Capacity: 2300 approx. (including staff) done externally by the hirer.
Freestanding: Yes Lighting: Overall lighting is adequate for
general day to day use of the hall. If
Floors: Two, Elevator & Stairs available
speciality lighting is required, this is
Security: Alarm provided externally by the hirer.
Fire Protection: Fire alarm system Legal: Owned and operated by the
Heating: Central heating and cooling QLDC
system Staff: Staff are onsite during all opening
Parking: 315 with overflow to adjacent hours
sports grounds (weather permitting)
Entrance Lobby/Foyer
Large entrance foyer space that provides access to the pool, gym, QLDC offices and
auditorium. The space houses a reception and ticket desk, small coffee shop, retail space and an
area for displaying posters and public notices.
Figure 35 Queenstown Events Centre: Entrance Foyer
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Auditorium
Area: 1,707 m2 Condition: Excellent
Capacity:
¡ Cocktail = 2000
¡ Theatre = 1700
¡ Banquet = 800
¡ Trade booth = 120
AUDITORIUM YES/NO NOTES
Visual/Audio Yes Small PA system available. For the larger set ups
audio/visual is done externally by the hirer. There is
no onsite technician.
House Lighting Yes Limited. If specialist lighting is required, the hirer
organises external audio/visual contractors
Lighting Bridge No
Accessibility Yes Front doors have disability button to open for
wheelchairs. Disability toilets/change male & female
on ground floor. Lift to upstairs rooms. Unisex
disability toilet upstairs
Seating Yes Some chairs (600) and tables provided. Stackable
tiered seating.
Acoustics Yes Acoustic panels
Stage No
Backstage No
Bar Yes Licensed. Accessible from the Leisure Room
Catering No Commercial kitchen available for external caterers
¡ Main users of this space include sport and corporate events i.e netball and dinner events
¡ Theatre (comedy, shows, plays etc) very rarely use this space
¡ This is the largest auditorium in the Queenstown Lakes District
¡ A variety of changing rooms and toilet facilities are accessible from the adjacent corridor
¡ A green room and various storage rooms are also connected to the main auditorium
Figure 36 Queenstown Events Centre: Auditorium
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Mezzanine Function Room
Area: 205 m2 Condition: Excellent
Capacity:
¡ Cocktail = 250
¡ Theatre = 200
¡ Banquet = 120
General
¡ A large, open flexible space on the mezzanine level that can be accessed via an elevator or
stairs from the main foyer/lobby.
¡ It has access to a projector with surround sound and a basic audio-visual system
¡ A licenced bar & commercial kitchen are on the same mezzanine level and can be hired as
a part of the function room.
¡ There is a partition wall that can be opened to overlook the main auditorium
¡ Seating and tables provided (shared with the auditorium)
¡ Toilets are shared with the meeting room.
Figure 37 Queenstown Events Centre: Mezzanine Function Room
Mezzanine Meeting Room
Area: 52m2 Condition: Excellent
Capacity:
¡ Cocktail = 50
¡ Theatre = 40
¡ Banquet = 20
General:
¡ A smaller meeting room with board table and seating situated on the mezzanine level
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¡ Accessed via an elevator or stairs from the main foyer/lobby
¡ It has access to a projector but no sound system
¡ Seating and tables provided (shared with the auditorium)
¡ Toilets are shared with the mezzanine function room
Figure 38 Queenstown Events Centre: Mezzanine Meeting Room
Outside
¡ The adjacent sports fields and cricket oval have recently been upgraded with additional
ground protections so these spaces can be utilised for outdoor events such as concerts.
¡ Some of the sports fields can also be used for overflow parking (weather dependant)
¡ Grandstand seating
¡ Good visibility and signage from the street
Figure 39 Queenstown Events Centre: View towards Cricket Oval
Miscellaneous
Facility is run by the QLDC facility coordinator. Each hirer completes a facility induction prior to
use.
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Current Users
The venue is primarily used for dinners & banquets, conferences, tradeshows, sporting events,
and award evening. The main community groups that use the facility include:
¡ Bridge Club ¡ NZ Customs, Health Care NZ
¡ Dance Works ¡ Oranga Tamariki
¡ Pilates - Beth ¡ Kahu Youth Trust
¡ Drama - Mia Blake ¡ Environment Southland
¡ Various sports groups ¡ Inland Revenue
¡ QLDC Programmes ¡ Plunket
¡ Queenstown Police ¡ Lattitude Global Volunteering
¡ Local Schools ¡ Master Builders Association
Figure 40 Queenstown Events Centre: Floorplans
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10. Queenstown Memorial Centre
Address: 1 Memorial Street, Queenstown 9300
Date Visited: 15.04.2019
General Description
Located in the Queenstown CBD the recently refurbished Queenstown Memorial Centre
offers versatility and flexibility as one of central Queenstown’s larger venues
The main auditorium space offers a variety of seating and room options allowing for both
theatre and dining configurations. Incorporated into the complex are two function rooms and a
commercial kitchen.
Key Info
Year built/expanded: Built in 1959, Floors: Three with a basement storage
upgraded in 1998/2012 area & dressing rooms. RSA rooms
(Gallipoli Room) and control room are
Total Area: 1126m2 approx.
located on 1st floor.
Auditorium Capacity: 500 (standing)
Security: Pin code to main door
Freestanding: Yes
Fire Protection: Alarms
Heating: Central heating
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Parking: 3x 5 minute parks provided Audio/Visual: PA System, house lighting,
with no other designated parking. audio & visual relays to all other rooms
Multiple pay & display parking areas are (including paging to dressing rooms). If
within close proximity of the venue speciality lighting is required, this is
provided externally by the hirer.
Wifi: Yes
Legal: Owned and operated by the
Hire Type: Dry hire facility
QLDC
Accessibility: Ramp from foyer to main
hall/meeting rooms. The stairway to
the Gallipoli room has a seated stairlift
Entrance Lobby
The 110 m2 space provides access to the main hall/auditorium, ‘Supper’ Room and the toilet.
There is a ticket box (with eftpos) and access to the upper floor via stairs and a chair lift. Rarely
used for events/exhibition space (1-2 requests a year). It is often used as a spill out space for
the auditorium and supper room. Overall condition of this space is very good.
Figure 41 Queenstown Memorial Centre: Entrance Lobby
Main Hall
Area: 352 m2 Condition: Very good
Capacity:
Theatre = 422
Standing = 500
MAIN AUDITORIUM YES/NO NOTES
Visual/Audio/Lighting Yes In-house public address system, house lighting, three
phase power, and excellent sound and lighting
infrastructure.
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House Lighting Yes Good house lighting. If additional lighting required,
the hirer organises external audio/visual contractors
Lighting Bridge No
Control Room Yes Small control room to the rear of the main hall on
the 1st level. Access from the foyer.
Accessibility Yes Ramp to main hall/meeting rooms.
Seating Yes 172-tiered seating units, 260 upholstered chairs
Acoustics Yes
Stage Yes 6x15m (90m2). Storage room and loading dock
with large double doors off southern wing. Access
to changing rooms from both wings.
Backstage Yes 4 x Dressing room in basement level with paging,
shower & toilet facilities.
Bar Yes Licensed. Opens into main auditorium & supper
rooms
Catering No Commercial kitchen available for external caterers
¡ The primary theatre/production venue in Queenstown
¡ Key users of the auditorium include trade shows, dinners, theatre, productions, school
groups, festivals, concerts, drama and dancing groups
¡ There is no in-house tech, all done externally
¡ Venue is available from 8am – Midnight. Peak usage is between 3pm-8pm
Figure 42 Queenstown Memorial Centre: Main Hall
Supper Room
Area: 134 m2 approx. Condition: Very good
¡ A large, open flexible space separated with access to a commercial kitchen and bar.
¡ Views over lake Wakatipu rugby field.
¡ No audio/visual provided.
¡ Stacking doors can be opening to incorporate the foyer into the space.
¡ Often used for QLDC meetings.
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Figure 43 Queenstown Memorial Centre: Supper Room & Bar
Outside
¡ Good visibility & signage from the street
¡ Located adjacent the Wakatipu Rugby field (not available to be used as part of the venue)
¡ A notice board is located to the entrance of the foyer displaying community and upcoming
events
Figure 44 Queenstown Memorial Centre: Exterior
Current Users
The venue is primarily used for performing arts, dinners & banquets, conferences, tradeshows,
and award evenings. The main community groups that use the facility include:
¡ Boomerang Bags ¡ Jigsaw Central Lakes
¡ Queenstown Performing Arts ¡ Chamber of Commerce
Cultural Trust (Qpact)
¡ Winter Games
¡ QT School of Dance
¡ Japanese Society
¡ Wakatipu Conservatoire of
¡ Paragliding Club
Classical Ballet
¡ Clubs NZ
¡ Anya Gorobets Dance School
¡ Cure Kids
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¡ Local Schools (Wakatipu, St ¡ QT Ballet School
Josephs)
¡ Jazz Festival
¡ Czech & Slovac Club
¡ Queenstown Volunteer Fire
¡ Queenstown Resort College Brigade
¡ Banff Film Festival ¡ Catalyst Trust
Figure 45 Queenstown Memorial Centre: Floorplan
11. Queenstown Performing Arts Centre
Address: 49/48 Stanley Street, Queenstown 9300
Date Visited: 16.04.2019
General Description
Located in the CBD of Queenstown, in a converted classroom from the old high school that
was built in the 1930/1940s. The Queenstown Performing Arts Centre (Qpact) comprises of 3
main dance studios that are in average condition.
Figure 46 Queenstown Performing Arts Centre: Exterior
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Key Info
Year built/expanded: 1930/40’s Parking: No designated parking, Pay &
Display parking areas adjacent.
Total Area: 550 m2
Wifi: No
Capacity: unknown
Audio/Visual: Portable radios/stereos in
Freestanding: Yes
each of the dance studios
Floors: One
Lighting: Standard fluorescent lighting
Security: None
Legal: Owned by QLDC, operated by
Fire Protection: Smoke alarm system the Queenstown Performing Arts
Heating: Wall panel heaters Centre Trust (QPACT)
Accessibility: There is ramped access to
studio A only.
Studio A
¡ 40 m2 with adjoining 37m2 flat stage area at once end.
¡ Accessible toilet within the stage area
¡ The stage space appears to be utilised as a storage area
¡ Double door loading access at rear of stage area
Studio B
¡ 77 m2 approx. Small moveable stage available in sections
Studio C
¡ 86 m2 approx.
Figure 47 Queenstown Performing Arts Centre: Studios
Studio A Studio B
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Studio C
Each of the dance studio provides:
¡ Timber floors with no acoustic treatments
¡ Mirrors on one wall for dance tutoring
¡ Wall and panel heating on timers
¡ Standard lighting
¡ Open flexible space
¡ No seating
¡ There is a waiting/cloakroom and toilets accessed from Studio B & C.
Overall condition of the facility is average.
Current Users
The venue is primarily used for dancing (jazz, hip-hop, tap dancing, contemporary dancing,
ballet) yoga and singing. The main community groups that use the facility include:
¡ Ican Models
¡ Queenstown School of Dance
¡ Dance Works Queenstown
¡ The Singers Workshop
¡ Flame Entertainment
12. Skyline Events Centre
Address: Brecon Street, Queenstown
Date Visited: 17.04.2019
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General Description
Located at the top of the gondola overlooking Queenstown the Skyline Events Centre offers
four key spaces for events and functions. The Wakatipu room is a large open flexible space
used for the likes of weddings and conferences, with the Stratosfare Restaurant offering catering
facilities for galas, conferences and a variety of dinners. A small theatre space is used for
occasional movie screenings and live performances and a directors’ boardroom is available for
corporate meetings.
Key Info
Year built/expanded: 1996. Fire Protection: Full alarm/sprinkler
Redevelopment plans which are set to system
double the size of the facility are due
Heating: Central heating system
to be completed in 2023
Parking: No designated parking
Total Area: 1,300 m2
WiFi: Yes
Capacity: 900
Audio/Visual: Basic PA System to
Freestanding: Yes
Wakatipu room. Full AV system to
Floors: Two (Stair and Elevator access) theatre.
Security: Full alarm system Lighting: Good quality halogen/LED
lighting. If speciality lighting is required,
this is provided externally by the hirer.
Skyline Centre
The facility is a large multi-use tourism facility that houses ticketing, merchandise sales, cafes,
bars, restaurants, luge-ing, bungy, mountain biking. Access is via the gondola although there is a
service access road for larger deliveries & set ups (not open to the public).
Figure 48 View from Skyline Centre
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Wakatipu Room
Area: 312 m2 Condition: Very good
Capacity:
¡ Cocktail = 400
¡ Theatre = 400
¡ Banquet = 240
WAKATIPU ROOM YES/NO NOTES
Visual/Audio Yes Basic PA System only (microphone & speakers).
If additional AV is required, the hirer organises
external audio/visual contractors
House Lighting Yes Very limited. If required, the hirer organises
external audio/visual contractors
Lighting Bridge No
Control Room No Technicians set up in an available space within
the room
Accessibility Yes Accessible gondola and elevator access.
Seating Yes 400 Seats available to be arranged in the space
as appropriate for the function
Acoustics No
Stage No Arranged externally by the hirer if required
Backstage No
Bar Yes
Catering Yes Catering - Stratosfare Restaurant
¡ Large open plan room that is primarily used for gala dinners and conferences.
¡ The space can be extended to include a café space and is serviced by a bar.
¡ The Wakatipu room is hired out approximately 200 times a year.
¡ The room has a variety of small outdoor balconies with seating.
¡ Can be divided into two separate spaces (Coronet Peak and Walter Peak) suitable for
smaller groups or breakout areas.
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Figure 49 Skyline Centre: Wakatipu Room
Stratosfare Restaurant
Area: 750m2 Condition: Very good
Capacity:
¡ Dining = 220-430
¡ Cocktail = 650
General:
¡ Used mainly for awards dinners
¡ Provides catering to the Wakatipu room
¡ Central bar with separate lounge area
¡ Spilt over 3 levels with stair access too bottom two levels only
¡ Rigging is provided on the ceiling for projector screens etc. All AV facilities provided
externally and arranged by the hirer
Figure 50 Skyline Centre: Stratosfare Restaurant
Theatre
Capacity: 77 Tiered seating (due to be replaced) Condition: Average
¡ A small theatre space with excellent audio/visual facilities (movie theatre like setup) with
projection room.
¡ Used for the occasional movie screenings and magic show
¡ This facility is due for updating with new seating
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¡ Currently the facility is under utilised
Figure 51 Skyline Centre: Theatre
Directors Room
Area: 60 m2 Condition: Very Good
Capacity:
Cocktail = 30
Theatre = 25
Cabaret = 18
¡ The Director’s Room is a private function room
¡ Tea and coffee facilities available
¡ No AV facilities
Figure 52 Skyline Centre: Directors Room
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Figure 53 Skyline Centre: Floorplan
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13. Lakes District Museum
Address: 49 Buckingham Street, Arrowtown
Date Visited: 16.04.2019
General Description
Housed in three historic buildings on the main street of Arrowtown, a 20-minute drive from
Queenstown or 15 minutes from the Queenstown international airport. It is the home of the
Lakes Museum, Gallery, Archives and Information Centre. The venue is incredibly busy with the
gallery space being booked out 1 year in advance with each exhibition running for
approximately 5 – 6 weeks. The Lakes District Museum has about 45,000 visitors to the
museum a year and 15,000 visitors to the gallery space.
1. Type of institution occupying the building
Museum, Gallery, Information Centre
2. Year built / year(s) renovated or expanded
1878/1950/1970’s/1990’s (Gallery in 1993) & 2000’s.
3. Is the building owned or rented by the institution?
Owned by the Lakes Museum Trust
4. Is the institution the sole tenant/owner of the building?
Sole tenant/user
5. Is the building located in an earthquake or earth movement-prone zone?
Yes
6. Are all building structures freestanding?
Yes
7. Describe the type and location of public activities that take place in the building
(exhibitions, events, other):
Art & History related exhibitions, recitals, art exhibitions, photography exhibitions, school
exhibitions.
8. Is the building undergoing construction or renovation at this time?
No
9. How many floors does the building have?
2, Stair access only
10. What is the total size (gross square footage) of the building?
2,000m2 approx.
11. Specify the size of public areas: permanent and temporary exhibition spaces; foyer;
other public areas (cafes, libraries, classrooms) – include floor space and ceiling height
1,200m2 approx.
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