Event & Information Centre

The Waimate Event Centre is a Council-owned facility which offers a wide range of activities for residents and visitors to the Waimate District.

The Waimate Event Centre is open Monday to Friday 9am-5pm. Closed evenings and weekends unless bookings have been made in advance. If you have any questions we are happy to assist you over the phone on 03 689 7771 or via email info@waimatedc.govt.nz

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Available activities

• Wall climbing
• Netball
• Basketball
• Tennis
• Squash
• Indoor bowls
• Table tennis
• In-line skating
• Badminton

The Waimate Event Centre provides the community with a multipurpose facility to support a variety of activities such as social and community services, cultural, sporting, educational and recreational, and private or corporate functions.

Just contact the Centre for information on availability of activities and we will be happy to help.

Facilities

• Netball courts (Red lines)
• FIBA approved Basketball courts (Black lines)
• Badminton courts (White lines)
• Tennis courts (Green lines)
• Cricket practice area pitch (to be netted)
• Climbing wall
• Mezzanine areas
• Meeting rooms
• Multipurpose/function room
• Commercial kitchen area
• Bar area

Children

Children under the age of 15 years are very welcome but must be accompanied by an adult when visiting and enjoying the wide range of activities at the Waimate Event Centre.

Crèche facilities are not available at the Centre.

Climbing wall

All climbers must have an approved belayer, either provided by the Event Centre or their own approved belayer. *Approved belayers must show proof of certification upon booking.

Climbers under the age of 15 must be accompanied by a parent, guardian, teacher, leader or appointed adult.

Wall climbing sessions must be pre-arranged to ensure supervision is available to meet your requirements. The Centre is available for hire outside of opening hours by arrangement – just contact us!

In-line skating

Hirers’ own skates must be approved for indoor use by the Duty Supervisor.

The area available for casual skating hire at any time will be dependent on availability.