Corporate & Work Events · Pāpāmoa & Bay of Plenty

Corporate Team Building
near Pāpāmoa

From small team outings at The Cave or Small Gusta Co to large-scale conferences at Mercury Baypark - the Bay of Plenty has strong options for corporate team building and work events at every scale.

Groups up to 40 - The Cave Golf days - Golf 360 Outdoor events - Small Gusta Work shouts - The Island Conferences - Mercury Baypark
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Entertainment & team building - in Pāpāmoa
The Cave - VR, Sim Racing & Escape Rooms
7/16 Ashley Place, Pāpāmoa East · Groups up to 40 · 0800 228 369

The Cave is Pāpāmoa’s purpose-built entertainment centre and one of the Bay of Plenty’s strongest options for corporate team building. Virtual reality experiences, VR escape rooms and simulator racing for groups up to 40. They offer a total event solution - hire the whole facility or book a group activity. Experienced team, entertainment and catering options available. Genuinely engaging for teams who have done the usual paintball-and-pizza circuit.

Groups up to 40 VR & sim racing Escape rooms Catering available In Pāpāmoa
Outdoor team events - ~25 min from Pāpāmoa
Small Gusta Co - Miniature Golf, Thermal Pools & Garden Bar
1 Warner Road, Oropi, Tauranga · ~25 min from Pāpāmoa · (07) 543-3913 · info@smallgusta.co.nz · smallgusta.co.nz

Small Gusta Co at Oropi is a relaxed outdoor venue with authentic miniature golf, geothermal thermal pools, a licensed garden bar and accommodation - described as having some of the best views in the city. Dedicated groups and events page with an enquiry form. Ideal for team events, tournaments, after-match functions and anything that benefits from a genuinely different setting. Open Wednesday to Sunday, 10am to 9pm.

Miniature golf Thermal pools Licensed garden bar Accommodation ~25 min from Pāpāmoa
Golf day - ~15 min from Pāpāmoa
Golf 360 - Driving Range, Mini Golf & Simulator
2 Matapihi Road, Mount Maunganui · ~15 min from Pāpāmoa · +64 7-572 0770 · info@golf360.co.nz · golf360.co.nz

Golf 360 at Mount Maunganui is the Bay of Plenty’s most complete golf facility - 19-bay floodlit driving range with ball-tracking technology, an 18-hole Mount-themed mini putt course, a golf simulator, PGA coaching and a fully stocked golf shop. Well-suited to corporate golf days, mixed-ability groups and team outings where half the group has never picked up a club. Open seven days. Wed–Fri until 10pm, Sat–Tue until 8pm.

19-bay floodlit range 18-hole mini putt Golf simulator PGA coaching ~15 min from Pāpāmoa
Work shouts & functions - in Pāpāmoa
The Island - Brewpub & Function Venue
20 Domain Road, Pāpāmoa Beach · Open daily from 12pm · 07 282 8180 · theisland.nz

The Island is Pāpāmoa’s only brewpub and the home of Easy Lager - brewed on-site and served cold. The largest beer garden in the Bay of Plenty, wood-fired pizza, Texas-style BBQ, epic burgers and a kids’ play area. Explicitly offers function hire for work shouts, birthday bashes and group get-togethers of all kinds. The go-to option for a relaxed end-of-project shout or Friday afternoon work function that doesn’t require anyone to drive to Tauranga CBD.

Function hire available Largest beer garden in BOP Own-brewed beer Wood-fired pizza & BBQ In Pāpāmoa
Large-scale conferences - ~15 min from Pāpāmoa
Mercury Baypark - Conferences & Large Events
81 Truman Road, Te Maunga · ~15 min from Pāpāmoa · mercurybaypark.co.nz

Mercury Baypark is the Bay of Plenty’s largest event precinct. Meeting rooms for 12 through to a 17,000-seat stadium. Four inter-connectable arena suites with screens, projectors, high-speed internet and sound systems. In-house catering through Bay Catering, audio-visual through Bay Audio Visual, and a dedicated event planning team from initial booking through to delivery. Managed by Bay Venues. The right choice when scale, formality or production quality matters.

12 to 4,400+ people In-house AV & catering Dedicated event planner Free parking for 5,000+ ~15 min from Pāpāmoa
By Group Size
Small - up to 15 people
Intimate team outings

The Cave (VR & escape rooms), Golf 360 driving range, Small Gusta Co miniature golf, The Island function hire, Pāpāmoa Sports & Recreation Centre.

Medium - 15 to 40 people
Team activity days

The Cave (up to 40, whole-facility hire), Small Gusta Co groups package, Golf 360 corporate day, The Island beer garden function.

Large - 40 to 200 people
Company events & conferences

Mercury Baypark arena suites (up to 4,400), Pāpāmoa Sports & Recreation Centre (standing capacity 508). Combine with activity vendors for a full day.

Work shout - any size
Casual end-of-week

The Island at Pāpāmoa Beach is the easiest option - no hire required, just show up. Large beer garden, wood-fired pizza and own-brewed lager. Open daily from 12pm.

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Common Questions
What are good corporate team building activities near Pāpāmoa?
The Cave at Ashley Place in Pāpāmoa East is specifically marketed for corporate team building - VR, escape rooms and sim racing for groups up to 40. Small Gusta Co at Oropi (~25 min) offers miniature golf, thermal pools and a licensed garden bar for more relaxed team outings. Golf 360 at Mount Maunganui (~15 min) is well-suited to corporate golf days with a 19-bay range, 18-hole mini putt and simulator. The Island at Pāpāmoa Beach is the easiest option for work shouts and casual functions. Mercury Baypark handles larger-scale conferences and corporate events.
Is there a function venue in Pāpāmoa for a work event?
The Island at 20 Domain Road explicitly offers function hire for work shouts and corporate events. The Pāpāmoa Sports & Recreation Centre at Gordon Spratt Reserve has four spaces with standing capacity up to 508 and is popular for work parties. The Cave at Ashley Place caters for corporate groups up to 40 with a total event solution including entertainment and catering.
What is Small Gusta Co and is it good for a team outing?
Small Gusta Co is at 1 Warner Road, Oropi - approximately 25 minutes from Pāpāmoa. It has authentic miniature golf, geothermal hot pools, a licensed garden bar with outstanding views and accommodation. They describe it as the perfect venue for team events, tournaments and after-match functions. Use their online enquiry form at smallgusta.co.nz/groups-events or call (07) 543-3913.
How far is Mercury Baypark from Pāpāmoa?
Mercury Baypark is approximately 15 minutes from Pāpāmoa, at 81 Truman Road, Te Maunga. It handles conferences and meetings from 12 to 4,400 people with in-house catering, audio-visual services and a dedicated event planning team. Contact their Event Sales team via mercurybaypark.co.nz for enquiries.
Can you do paintball for corporate team building near Pāpāmoa?
Yes. Paintball Extreme at Mercury Baypark (15 min) and Hotshots Paintball at TECT Park (25–30 min) both offer corporate team building packages. See the Paintball page for details.