The hotel says it has been hosting events for more than 50 years and counts more than 20,000 events on site. It lists sixteen event spaces and a capacity range of 10 to 1,000 for conferences, with the Tasman Room and Plenary Hall combining for theatre seating of up to 1,650. Event specialists are on 03 6221 1712.
Rooms and published capacities
| Room | Size | Theatre | Banquet / rounds | Cocktail | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tasman Room | 691 m² | 1,000 | 540 | 800 | Full stage; splits into three; opens onto Plenary Hall |
| Plenary Hall | 648 m² | 651 | 70 | — | Tiered auditorium, 9.2 × 5 m screen, hydraulic forestage |
| Exhibition Foyer | 620 m² | 150 | 180 | 400 | River views, balcony; 20 trade booths |
| Derwent Room | 540 m² | 280 | 240 | 300 | Art deco, original Riviera building, original fireplace |
| Waterfront Room | 520 m² | 170 | 200 | 260 | Formerly Boardwalk Gallery; floor-to-ceiling windows; weddings |
| The Showroom | 447 m² | 331 | — | 250 | Tiered, stage, dressing rooms, dance floor |
| Wellington Room | 310 m² | 200 | 150 | 200 | Mountain and marina views; divides in two |
| Portlight Bar | 140 m² | 70 | 40 | 180 | Ex-Riviera Hotel and Regines nightclub; no installed AV |
| Drysdale Room | 70 m² | 50 | 50 | 50 | Former performers' room; backstage to the Tasman Room |
| Riviera Room | 60 m² | 40 | — | 40 | Video conferencing; fully wheelchair accessible |
| Executive Boardroom | 39 m² | — | — | — | Boardroom for 14; own servery and bar |
Weddings and celebrations
The hotel's social-events page names milestone birthdays, engagement parties, reunions, gala dinners and end-of-year parties, and says its spaces suit weddings from intimate to large. The Waterfront Room is the one it specifically recommends for weddings — low, right on the water, with floor-to-ceiling windows. The Derwent Room gives you art deco, a dance floor and the old fireplace. Partial or exclusive use of the on-site restaurants and private bar experiences can be requested — The Point takes up to 120 for exclusive use, the Green Room up to 200 (not Friday or Saturday), the Birdcage up to 100.
Conferences
The hotel describes the process as: send an enquiry with your requirements, receive options and packages, and work with its team through to the day. Its FAQ says a dedicated coordinator is provided and floor plans are available. Many rooms have built-in AV; the Portlight Bar does not. The Tasman Room lists two side screens plus an optional centre screen, LED lighting and a secure speakers' room.
Group accommodation
For 10 rooms or more the hotel asks for group enquiries to [email protected] or 1800 139 760. Corporate features listed include executive rooms, work desks, express check-out, free parking for over 1,200 vehicles, in-room dining and free use of the Health Club. The FAQ mentions special group rates across the Tower, Water Edge and nearby villas. Our desk handles individual and small-group room requests; for a full conference, go to the hotel's events team directly — we would rather say so than take a commission on something we cannot add to.
Coming as a group of 12 or more to dinner? The Point, Longhorn Smokehouse and Boardwalk Bistro each have group terms — set menus apply at Longhorn for tables of 12 or more.
Where these facts come from — pages read on 29 October 2026:
- Wrest Point — Conferences & exhibitions
- Wrest Point — Plan an event
- Wrest Point — Social events and festive season
- Wrest Point — Corporate and groups
- Wrest Point — Tasman Room
- Wrest Point — Plenary Hall
- Wrest Point — Exhibition Foyer
- Wrest Point — Derwent Room
- Wrest Point — Waterfront Room
- Wrest Point — The Showroom
- Wrest Point — Wellington Room
- Wrest Point — Portlight Bar (venue)
- Wrest Point — Drysdale Room
- Wrest Point — Riviera Room
- Wrest Point — Executive Boardroom
- Wrest Point — The Point: group bookings
- Wrest Point — The Green Room Bar
- Wrest Point — Birdcage Bar
- Wrest Point — Longhorn Smokehouse
- Wrest Point — General FAQs