Waitaki Boys’ High school has an extensive range of facilities available for hire by private and commercial groups and
organisations after school hours and during the school holidays. Facilities available to hire out of school hours include:
Note: The Hall of Memories is currently closed for restorations.
In the 1920’s a breath-taking Hall of Memories was built in the perpendicular English gothic chapel style. Assemblies and ceremonial occasions in the Hall are enhanced by one of New Zealand’s finest pipe organs. This historic building has earned an ‘A Grade’ Historic Places Trust listing. The Hall of Memories has been hired for occasions such as weddings, funerals and music concerts.
Hall of Memories Hall Hire |
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Period |
Price (excl GST) |
GST |
Total |
Casual Half Day (4 x hours) |
$500.00 |
$75.00 |
$575.00 |
Casual Full Day (8 x hours) |
$1,000.00 |
$150.00 |
$1,150.00 |
Old Boys Half Day (4 x hours) |
$250.00 |
$37.50 |
$287.50 |
Old Boys Full Day (8 x hours) |
$500.00 |
$75.00 |
$575.00 |
For more information, please phone 03 437 0529 or email admin@waitakibhs.school.nz
Our Social Centre built to celebrate the schools centenary in 1883. It is a classic two storey Oamaru stone building. Upstairs is a large space that is available for hire. Kitchen and toilet facilities are available.
Social Centre Hireage |
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Period |
Price (excl GST) |
GST |
Total |
Casual Half Day (4 x hours) |
$600.00 |
$90.00 |
$690.00 |
Casual Full Day (8 x hours) |
$1,200.00 |
$180.00 |
$1,380.00 |
Old Boys Half Day (4 x hours) |
$300.00 |
$45.00 |
$345.00 |
Old Boys Full Day (8 x hours) |
$600.00 |
$90.00 |
$690.00 |
For more information, please phone 03 437 0529 or email admin@waitakibhs.school.nz
Our Auditorium built in 2000 with a seating capacity of 350, the schools Auditorium is an ideal space for musicals, productions, lectures etc. It is used extensively by schools (particularly primary schools) for their school productions. Catering and toilet facilities are available and there is plenty of parking nearby.
Auditorium Hire (350 capacity) |
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Period |
Price (excl GST) |
GST |
Total |
Casual Half Day/Night (4 x hours) |
$600.00 |
$90.00 |
$690.00 |
Casual Full Day/Night (8 x hours) |
$1,200.00 |
$180.00 |
$1,380.00 |
For more information, please phone 03 437 0529 or email admin@waitakibhs.school.nz
OPEN PLAN STYLE DORMITORY - There are three of these types of dorm in Don House and they are available all year round. These dorms sleep 24 people per dorm and they have their own ablution blocks which contain showers, toilets, basins and towel drying facilities. There is a large common room with a kitchenette attached to the dorms which is ideal for group meetings or for recreational activities.
ROOM PLAN STYLE DORMITORY - There are four of these dorms they consist of 12 double rooms and 41 single rooms with the sleeping capacity of 65. Each dorm has its own ablution block with showers and toilet facilities. The main common room is in close proximity to the dorms. This is a large refurbished area with a fire place, sky tv, games, table tennis, Pool table and a weights gym. The common rom also has a small kitchenette with cooking facilities.
ADDITIONAL FACILITIES - If required groups may use the Gymnasium, school fields, classrooms, Auditorium, swimming pool and the laundry. There is also an eleven seater van for hire if additional transport is required.
SUITABILITY - Don House is suitable for Conferences, Sports teams, Music Groups or even Family reunions.
Don House Hostel Accommodation |
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Period |
Price (excl GST) |
GST |
Total |
Single Room PAX |
$30.00 |
$4.50 |
$34.50 |
Dormitory PAX |
$22.00 |
$3.30 |
$25.30 |
Camping PAX |
$15.00 |
$2.25 |
$17.25 |
Don House Dining Room/Catering |
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Period |
Price (excl GST) |
GST |
Total |
Breakfast - use facilities, provide own |
$5.00 |
$0.75 |
$5.75 |
Breakfast Continental Basic |
$12.50 |
$1.88 |
$14.38 |
Breakfast Continental Plus |
$14.00 |
$2.10 |
$16.10 |
Morning Tea, muffin + savory scone |
$9.00 |
$1.35 |
$10.35 |
Lunch |
$16.50 |
$2.48 |
$18.98 |
Dinner |
$22.00 |
$3.30 |
$25.30 |
Dessert cold |
$4.00 |
$0.60 |
$4.60 |
Dessert hot |
$5.00 |
$0.75 |
$5.75 |
Further information please email the Director of Boarding, Scott Mayhew scottm@waitakibhs.school.nz