VENUE

Crowned 'Large Venue of the Year' at the 2019 EVANZ Awards, Claudelands is a modern solution for live music, performance, sport, conferencing, meetings, banquet dinners and indoor or outdoor exhibitions.

The venue is set on 34 hectares of parkland in the heart of Hamilton city and includes:

  • A 6000-capacity entertainment arena
  • A four-star conference centre
  • A combined 10,000 square metres of indoor and outdoor exhibition space


It’s a clever mix of classy spaces which can be expanded, reduced or used in combinations to suit – whatever the size and style of your event.

Claudelands has a rich cultural history, and has been hosting events in Hamilton since the late 1800s.  The extensive redevelopment of Claudelands began in 2007 and an Open Day was held to mark its re-opening in June 2011. 

Claudelands is owned and managed by H3, a unit within Hamilton City Council.


LOCATION

The gateway to the Central North Island, Hamilton (Kirikiriroa in Maori) is New Zealand’s largest inland city, straddling the superb Waikato River.

With a young, smart and innovative population, Hamilton's warm and welcoming spirit, rich history and contrasting splendours ensure visitors are spoilt for choice for places to relax, enjoy and do business.

From magnificent parks and gardens to a thriving cultural precinct, the city offers a vibrant combination of fine dining and nightlife options as well as an eclectic mix of leisure, lifestyle and activity choices.


Fast facts

  • NZ's largest inland city.
  • NZ's longest river, the Waikato, flows for 16 kilometres through the city.
  • Kirikiriroa, the city's Maori name means long stretch of gravel.
  • Population of 169,500 people (estimate at June 2019).
  • Hamilton's population ranks fourth in the 67 districts in NZ.
  • Has a youthful population - around half of residents are less than 30 years old.
  • NZ European make up three quarters of the population and Maori 19 per cent.
  • The city is home to more than 80 ethnic groups.
  • Mild climate and moderate year round rainfall keep the city and surrounding area very green.
  •  Average temperatures - 18C in January (summer) and 9C in July (winter).
  • 145 parks and gardens and 63 sports areas.
  • The city has more than 1,000 hectares of open space.
  • Three international sports venues – the multi-purpose FMG Stadium Waikato, the boutique international cricket ground Seddon Park, and indoor sport venue Claudelands.

For more information about Hamilton visit https://www.visithamilton.co.nz/owered