There are a wide range of venues and function centres in our area, available for you to hire for that special occasion or important meeting or weekend. They range from the fun/casual to the fine/formal. Some also offer acommodation, most have web sites which we have linked to for your further information and convenience. Explore the list below.

• Pirongia Forest Park Lodge (pictured above)
  The Pirongia Forest Park Lodge Society was formed in 1984 to establish a permanent education facility. The site, by courtesy of the Department of Conservation, is on the north east slope of Mount Pirongia, inside the Forest Park Boundary. Comprising an area of 4 hectares at the head of a small gully, the lodge grounds are bounded to the west by the bush line and to the north by a ravine and the Mangakara Stream. The Lodge is nestled at the edge of the bush at an elevation of 200 metres. Affording spectacular views, the grounds include native bush and open spaces for playing fields. The lodge is a large cabin style building with bunk bed dormitories. It is fully wheelchair accessible. The facility is ideal for school or youth groups, tramping or outdoor clubs - or for those that love the outdoors and are looking for a venue that offers access to the forest and a beautiful, peaceful location. Located at 297 Grey Road, Te Pahu, RD5, Hamilton. Phone (07) 871-9570, Website here. Or send us an email.
• Pirongia Clydesdales
  Venue hire for weddings and functions for up to 100 people as well as horse drawn picnic trips, stable visits and carriage driving lessons.
  Farmstay and B&B featuring purpose built house, queen size room with ensuite, twin share room, cooked or continental breakfast, dinners by arrangement. Central to Te Awamutu, Hamilton, Otorohanga. Contact Nick and Jill Van der Sande, Pirongia, SH39 Ph/fax (07) 8719711 Mob: 021 771927
  Email here or visit the web site
• Sommersal Garden Venue
  Wedding venue. Explore their delightful and highly informative web site and you will find everything you need to know about this charming location and its surrounding world. If you have any queries or would like to make a reservation, contact John & Jenny Mortland Phone (international) 64 (7) 871 9199 Phone (New Zealand) (07) 871 9199 Phone (Mobile) + 6421 232 3981 Email Address 1724 McClure Street, Pirongia, Waikato, New Zealand.
• Persimmon Tree Cafe
  For weddings and celebrations for up to 50 people. Located at 1050 Franklin Street Pirongia, Phone/fax 07 871 9288 Email here.