About us
Wellingtons newest function centre is here. Located right on Wellington’s waterfront, beside Waitangi Park, the New Zealand icon Te Papa and the Chaffers marina - the location doesn’t come better. Chaffers Dock Function Centre is the talk of Wellington. A dream location nestled within the beautifully restored historic building and an interior decor architecturally designed to ensure that your every need is catered for. Chaffers Dock is a flexible facility catering from 20-200 guests.
Venue Details
Total meeting space7,535 sq. ft.
Guest Rooms-
Standing capacity200
Seating capacity150
Built1978
Renovated-
Venue typeSpecial event venues
Amenities
Facilities
- Furniture
- Internet access
- Lighting
- Space (outdoor)
- Space (private)
- Wheelchair accessible
Equipment
- Dance floor
- Piano
Alcohol and catering
- Alcohol allowed
- Onsite catering
Facilities
- Furniture
- Internet access
- Lighting
- Space (outdoor)
- Space (private)
- Wheelchair accessible
Equipment
- Dance floor
- Piano
Alcohol and catering
- Alcohol allowed
- Onsite catering
Meeting rooms
Total meeting space
7,534.7 sq. ft.
Largest room
10.8 sq. ft.
Space (private)
Available
Meeting rooms
4
Second largest room
10.8 sq. ft.
Space (outdoor)
Available
Standing capacity
200
Seating capacity
150
Meeting rooms
Total meeting space
7,534.7 sq. ft.
Largest room
10.8 sq. ft.
Space (private)
Available
Meeting rooms
4
Second largest room
10.8 sq. ft.
Space (outdoor)
Available
Standing capacity
200
Seating capacity
150
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Meeting space
Name | Room size | Maximum capacity | U-Shape | Banquet rounds | Theater | Boardroom |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
The Sunroom | 10.8 sq. ft. - | 14 | - | - | - | 14 |
Drawing Room | 10.8 sq. ft. - | 25 | 25 | - | - | - |
All Creatures Church | 10.8 sq. ft. - | 50 | - | - | 50 | - |
Courtyard Marquee | 10.8 sq. ft. - | 200 | - | 200 | - | - |
Dining Room | 10.8 sq. ft. - | 30 | - | 30 | - | - |
Guest rooms
Location
Getting Here
Distance from airport
10.31 mi
Distance from airport 10.31 mi
Parking in the area
Parking in the area
Paid parking
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Health and Safety
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