Conferences + Teams/Groups

Why choose College House for your next event, sport’s tournament or conference?

College House offers outstanding residential, conference, function and sporting facilities. Available Mid November through to the start of February. Providing great accommodation for small or large groups.

Located within walking distance to the University of Canterbury. Located just a 5 minute walk from the Bush Inn shops and New World supermarket and less than a 15 minute drive to many different sporting locations including Hagley Park, Burnside Park and Te Puna Wai sporting complex. 

College House can provide an ideal venue for catered residential stays over the summer break. The experienced team at College House look forward to tailoring a flexible package for your next event or sporting tournament. 

Accommodation

College House are the experts in accommodation and catering for groups up to 150 people, during the summer months of mid November to the end of January. All accommodation includes single rooms with shared bathroom facilities.

  • Newly renovated, comfortable warm single rooms 

  • Shared bathrooms (1 bathroom for each floor of 5 rooms)

  • King single bed with all linen, bedding and towels provided

  • Rooms are spread across 11 houses, so each team/group can have their own space

  • Accommodation includes the use of wireless internet, and use of facilities including the common room and laundry facilities

Catering

Group Meals - we are the experts.

Our highly experienced catering team has a reputation for providing exceptional food. They provide a range of menus for all group types, events, budgets and are able to cater for any special dietary requirements. 

We encourage you to chat directly with us so we can tailor the best package possible for your group. Affordable packages are available on request for complete meal packages when accommodation is booked.

For a customised quote for your group please email or call Lisa Williams (Operations Manager) on operationsmanager@collegehouse.org.nz or call on +64 27 2869939

“We had the pleasure of organising and hosting the 2023 ANZTLA Conference at College House and from planning through to completion, it was an outstanding experience. The Staff could not have been more helpful and accommodating and ensured every detail was seamlessly executed. They anticipated our needs and were proactive in addressing any requirements, allowing us to focus on the conference rather than any logistical concerns. The catering staff kept us well fed and catered to a variety of dietary preferences.

 

The College environs are fabulous – the outstanding architecture of Sir Miles Warren, the lovely gardens with easy access to a woodland walk, and a wonderful art collection create a unique environment for any conference. The accommodation was practical, comfortable and impeccably clean and well presented.

 

Overall, we cannot speak highly enough of College House. The combination of top-notch facilities, exemplary staff, and attention to detail created an environment conducive to a successful conference. We wholeheartedly recommend College House to anyone seeking a venue that exceeds expectations and contributes to the success of their event.

— Australia/New Zealand Theological Libraries Association

Our Community had a very special retreat time on Show Weekend at College House, with 52 retreatants either living in or coming on a day-only basis. We were grateful for the planning and communication from College House to ensure in advance that all our needs would be met. Having Eliana on duty through the retreat was a great help, as she was readily available when we needed extra assistance. The meals were great, catering for all dietary requirements with a varied menu to choose from. We had excellent service from the chef and kitchen staff.  People really enjoyed the spacious and warm sitting rooms, and the conference area worked really well for such a large group. The surroundings were beyond excellent, with lots of areas to rest in silence.

Thank you very much for your hospitality and kind service.

-Blessings in Carmel, Megan, Maureen and our team.

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Recent Conferences and Events

Organisations we have hosted recently include:

  • New Zealand Rugby

  • New Zealand Special Olympics

  • Grey Power

  • Royal School of Church Music

  • New Zealand Historical Association

  • New Zealand Women’s Cricket

  • New Zealand Royal Scottish Country Dancing Society

  • Oceania Athletics

  • The Society of Friends

  • Swimming NZ

  • Australia/NZ Theological Libraries Assn

  • RYLA

  • Christchurch Junior Cricket

  • Deaf/Blind Association of NZ Charitable Trust

  • Sport NZ

  • MBIE

  • Christchurch Anglican Clergy

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Let’s work together.

For further information or to book your next conference or function, please contact Lisa Williams, Operations Manager.