The Blue Baths Wedding Expo

The Blue Baths recently hosted their annual Wedding Expo, where the region’s most exclusive purveyors of all things nuptial set up stalls in a massive exposition of matrimonial goodies....      Read more >>

Pirate Extravaganza

The Blue Baths recently hosted its inaugural Pirates of the Blue Pearl Extravaganza: a nautically themed evening of feasting, flagons, and festivities. (And, needless to say, fun.)      Read more >>

Dine & be Dazzled at The Blue Baths Cabaret Dinner Show - Fashion, Fads & Famous

Be swept along on a wave of nostalgia amid the shimmering pools as we “revue” the fabulous fashions, flashy fads, the flicker of fame.... a scintillating celebration of 75 years at the Blue Baths.       Read more >>

Maiden Trans-Tasman Flight Touches Down in Rotorua!

Saturday the 12th of December dawned inauspiciously in Rotorua: a mass of grey clouds obscured the sky, and a miserable drizzle put a worrisome damper on a day which marked the fruition of an eight year project and the start of a new era in regional tourism.      Read more >>

Fabulous fashions, flashy fads, the flicker of fame....

On a night characterised by widespread storms, it was nothing but stars indoors and out at the recent opening night of the Blue Baths Cabaret Show ‘Fashion, Fads & Famous.’ The evening heralds a new era of glamour at Rotorua’s grandest institution, with the show being offered to the public as well as the firmly established C & I market.      Read more >>

Outdoor Summer Concert at The Churrch

The long lazy days of January bring a special excitement to the goldrush village of Lawrence with the celebration of the Summer Arts Festival. Among the art exhibits, theatrical performances, gorgeous gardens and bowls of berries & cream, nothing was more anticipated than the alfresco Churrch Concert.       Read more >>

Watch out for Waza! at a town near you....

Historic Venues is delighted to announce that respected marketing manager Warren Harvey joined our team in early December. Bringing with him over 10 years sales and tourism experience in the Rotorua area, Warren has been busy liaising with inbound tour operators and professional conference organizers, updating them on the venues available, the services offered and the new Historic Venues website. Look for him at trade shows and industry functions over the coming months, as he spreads the word about the exciting new programs, delectable catering and amazing venues in both Islands.

White lace and promises...... at The Blue Baths

Under the flawless azure skies of summer, brides to be, with their families and friends, forsook the beaches and flocked to The Blue Baths to do some serious wedding planning! Clutching elegant flutes of bubbles, and nibbling delicious canapés from the in house caterers, they strolled through the enticing displays. Everything from photographers and videographers, romantic gowns and fabulous floral possibilities. Musicians, DJs and celebrants, along with master bakers and chocolatiers to create that unforgettable cake. The Blue Baths own wedding specialists displayed an extensive array of table setting options. Gorgeous linens, unique centerpieces and beautiful chair covers. Brides wandered through the various venues, mindful that a booking within the next two weeks would secure the elegant Tea Rooms free of charge! Some even took home luxurious lingerie after winning door prizes. Ah! White lace and promises......