Perfect for team building, board meetings, company breakfasts, workshops, lunches and dinner.
Set away from the bustle of the city, Windy Ridge offers a more relaxed environment to learn and play. Offering two main function rooms each boasting their own unique style, the spaces can be utilised together for a change of scene, lunch or break out spaces. For formal dinners or lunches, the rooms can be transformed into a stylish banquet room or relaxed mix and mingling space. All conferences include tables, chairs, linen, water throughout the day, pen, paper and mints. Projector, whiteboards, flip chart, printing and photocopying are all available upon request.
With both function rooms offering floor to ceiling windows, there is plenty of natural light, free WiFi and plenty of free onsite parking. Located in the golden triangle that is equal distance to Hamilton, Te Awamutu and Cambridge.
Windy Ridge has a talented team with over 40 years combined experience in conference management and events within function centres and 5 star hotels; dedicated to organising a dynamic event that is uniquely tailored to your specific needs – in an environment that has everything you need for your conference to be a complete success.
We are happy to arrange entertainment for you and your guests, whether it be a band, a stand-up comedian or hypnotist – or an All Black speaker!
To book your next business event with us, contact our Reservations Manager, Tracey Mooney.

The Secret Garden Room
Well named for its views out to the well-established gardens and Mount Pirongia, the Secret Garden is a room with a difference! During the summer the sides can be lifted enabling you to enjoy the full rural experience Ohaupo has to offer. Comprising of an indoor area and conservatory joined with large bifold doors which can be opened to combine into one larger area allowing you to combine or be used separately or as break out spaces.
Facilities:
- In-house sound system with wireless microphone
- TV’s and AV equipment available on request
- Whiteboard with markers
- Flipchart
- Access to private garden
- Separate entry foyer
- Fully licensed bar
- Free WiFi
- Raised stages
- Additional AV equipment available upon request.

The Cellar Conference Room
The Cellar Room features include beautiful natural timber floors, floor to ceiling windows allowing natural light, cosy fireplace and an adjoining outdoor courtyard. It gets its’ name from the Cellar that was located under its floor when it was the original Ohaupo Hotel. Perfect for board room meetings, private dinners and smaller workshops and conferences.
Facilities:
- Inhouse sound system with wireless microphone
- Large permanently fixed TV screen with Apple TV
- Solid white wall for projector
- Whiteboard with markers
- Flipchart
- Free WiFi
- Private outdoor courtyard
- Separate entry foyer
- Fully licensed bar
Additional AV equipment available upon request.
