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Conferences at Peppers Bluewater Resort By day, the crisp mountain light streams through the conference room windows, as the brilliant turquoise blue of Lake Tekapo blends vividly with the russet red and beige tussocks of the Mackenzie Basin high country. By night, a stratospheric spectacular plays out; at nearby Mount John Observatory delegates can explore a fully revealed cosmos, recognised worldwide as an International Dark Sky Reserve. Welcome to Peppers Bluewater Resort s conference facility. With a capacity for 100 delegates in a cocktail format, or 80 in a seated banquet, this alpine haven three hours from Christchurch provides a unique backdrop for business occasions of all shapes and sizes. Delegates will appreciate the flexibility of the venue, with the main conference room complemented by breakout rooms, including an outdoor patio lounge. Their appreciation will deepen when treated to the culinary creations of this resort s own Rakinui Restaurant, where local, in-season produce and pristine mountain views can be simultaneously savoured. As you d expect from a Peppers, accommodation is luxurious, ranging from Studio Rooms all the way up to Three Bedroom Villas. The environment also offers some unique team experiences, such as scenic horse riding treks, alpine spa visits and exceptional star gazing.
Conference Venues Mackenzie Room The Mackenzie Room is a modern and versatile space with the flexibility to cater for up to 100 delegates for a theatre-style seminar or conference. The room is equipped with air-conditioning, WiFi access and audio visual equipment to accommodate all your conferencing needs. Located in close proximity to Rakinui Lounge and the outdoor patio lounge area, delegates will be able to relax and network between seminars. With refreshing natural light and beautiful surrounds, the MacKenzie Room will provide your delegates with a memorable and unique experience. Venue Capacity Area m ₂ Cocktail Theatre Banquet Classroom U-Shape Boardroom Mackenzie Room 126 100 100 100 30 32 34 Theatre style Classroom Cabaret U-shape Cocktail Banquet Boardroom
Conference Packages Day Delegate Packages Full Day Delegate Package $65 per person* Half Day Delegate Package $50 per person* Inclusions: Personalised set-up assistance Conference room hire Audio visual equipment White board Flip charts and stands Pens and note pads Mints and ice water Arrival refreshments Morning tea Working lunch Afternoon tea *Delegate packages require a minimum of 15 guests. Half Day Delegate Package includes all of the above items with your choice of either morning tea or afternoon tea and half day room hire. Room hire rates without catering Mackenzie Room hire Full day $650 Half day $450 Equipment hire Data projector hire Full day $150 Half day $100
Dining Options Rakinui Restaurant & Bar The on-site Rakinui Restaurant & Bar is the perfect space for delegates to network and unwind between meetings, boasting spectacular views of Lake Tekapo and delectable New Zealand flavours. In the summer months, the lawn and patio area located outside the restaurant is perfect for relaxed networking events. Dine on the finest meat, fish and organic produce from New Zealand s Mackenzie Country, with menus featuring unique and locally sourced produce. A variety of breakfast, morning tea, lunch, afternoon tea, dinner and drinks packages can be designed to meet your conference or event requirements. Dining options available: Arrival tea and coffee Canapes Full buffet breakfast Morning or afternoon tea Set menu lunch Working lunch BBQ Buffet Carvery buffet 2 course plated dinner 3 course plated dinner Sample menu Morning tea Homemade muffins or finger sandwiches with a fresh fruit platter and a tea and coffee station. Working lunch Asian style prawn salad with a chicken noodle box, chocolate brownie with cream and seasonal fruit. Tomato and cucumber salad, butter chicken with basmati rice and a seasonal fruit salad. Afternoon tea Herb and cheese scones with hot smoked salmon, homemade cookies and a tea and coffee station. Lemonade scones with cream and an assortment of jams, mini spring roll, samosa and a tea and coffee station. BBQ buffet and working lunch require a minimum of 20 guests. BBQ buffet is only available in summer. Set menu lunch is only available for groups of 5-20.
Accommodation The modern and stylish apartments at Peppers Bluewater Resort provide the perfect place to relax after a long day with spacious living spaces, cable television, wireless internet access, tea and coffee making facilities. All apartments feature rooms offering private balconies for a unique stargazing experience of the clear southern skies. Inspired by the landscape, the architecture and décor of Peppers Bluewater Resort uses a natural palette that complements the surrounding Mackenzie landscape. Contemporary interiors provide a tranquil retreat from the outdoors and are designed to take advantage of the extraordinary views from hotel rooms, suites and villas. Room types Hotel Room Deluxe Lakeview Hotel Room One Bedroom Mountainview Suite One Bedroom Mountainview Villa One Bedroom Lakeview Suite One Bedroom Lakeview Villa Two Bedroom Mountainview Suite Two Bedroom Mountainview Villa Two Bedroom Lakeview Suite Two Bedroom Lakeview Villa Three Bedroom Lakeview Villa
Team Building Activities Challenge and excite delegates away from the boardroom with a vast range of team building activities and experiences in the scenic Mackenzie region. Scenic walks Escape the boardroom and spend the day surrounded by nature. Whether you re looking for a relaxing walk in native forest, a more demanding hike into alpine wilderness, or simply a quiet place to sit and enjoy the view, the Mackenzie and Mount Cook (Aoraki) region has it all. Golf Enjoy a serene round of golf with colleagues at the Cairns Golf Club. Providing a magnificent vista of the Mackenzie Basin and Tekapo area, the 9 hole course is designed for fun and the key objective is strategy. Tekapo Springs Day Spa The Tekapo Springs Day Spa is the perfect place for your delegates to relax, unwind and experience luxury pampering while overlooking the picturesque setting that Lake Tekapo offers. The spa has many wonderful packages which they can tailor to suit your delegate s needs. Hot pools The remarkable and soothing hot pools provide the perfect place for delegates to unwind. Enjoy the choice of three outdoor hot pools heated to between 36 and 41 degrees Celsius. Each pool offers something different, massage jets to assist in taking away any aches and pains or fountains to splash under. There are also steam and sauna rooms or a cold plunge pool for the brave. Horse riding The natural beauty of the teal blue lake and chiselled mountains in the Mackenzie Country are best experienced from horseback. Your delegates will truly relish the memorable experience of a guided trek through the scenic region for 1-3 hours or overnight. Star gazing From the summit of Mt John, delegates can look up and see the night sky in all its pristine glory. In an International Dark Sky Reserve, the sky is free from light pollution and is picture perfect.
Peppers Bluewater Resort Peppers Bluewater Resort State Highway 8 Lake Tekapo 7945 South Island New Zealand Telephone: (03) 680 7000 bluewater.conf@peppers.co.nz peppers.co.nz/bluewater PeppersHotels