Southland/Fiordland
Transport World
AccommodationActivityVenue
Accommodation Provider, Activities & Attractions, Conference and Event Venue
8
rooms
600
banquet
60
boardroom
480
cabaret
100
classroom
1000
cocktail
300
theatre
9
meeting
rooms
rooms
383
exhibition
space (sqm)
space (sqm)
Overview
Transport your guests to an event destination to remember. With atmospheric surroundings unlike those you’ll find anywhere else, Invercargill-based Transport World craft memorable event experiences customised to your imagination in two spectacular venues.
BILL RICHARDSON TRANSPORT WORLD
Within the largest private automotive museum of its type in the world, guests will discover an unparalleled venue that is versatile, modern, and spacious. With nine purpose-built events spaces, the venue has a capacity between 5 and 1000 guests, houses state-of-the-art acoustics and AV, and offers convenient access to accommodation at The Lodges at Transport World, just across the road, transportation, and the inner-city. From modern conferences to the most glamorous of gala dinners, Bill Richardson Transport World is proof the Transport World events team can do it all.
THE HANDLE BAR AT CLASSIC MOTORCYCLE MECCA
With old-world and character charm in spades, The Handle Bar is conveniently located in the heart of Invercargill. Marvel at the sympathetic restoration of two heritage buildings. Home to more than 300 motorcycles, as well as sidecars and prized artwork, everyone will find something to admire at Classic Motorcycle Mecca. Celebrate your event upstairs in The Handle Bar, overlooking the award-winning Invercargill Central Mall. Feel transported into a inner-city loft surround by a collection that spans back to 1902. With an in-built sound system and AV, you can cater to presentations and dinners. If you are wanting to expand the function, you can host up to 350 guests, utlising all levels of the museum for your function.
BILL RICHARDSON TRANSPORT WORLD
Within the largest private automotive museum of its type in the world, guests will discover an unparalleled venue that is versatile, modern, and spacious. With nine purpose-built events spaces, the venue has a capacity between 5 and 1000 guests, houses state-of-the-art acoustics and AV, and offers convenient access to accommodation at The Lodges at Transport World, just across the road, transportation, and the inner-city. From modern conferences to the most glamorous of gala dinners, Bill Richardson Transport World is proof the Transport World events team can do it all.
THE HANDLE BAR AT CLASSIC MOTORCYCLE MECCA
With old-world and character charm in spades, The Handle Bar is conveniently located in the heart of Invercargill. Marvel at the sympathetic restoration of two heritage buildings. Home to more than 300 motorcycles, as well as sidecars and prized artwork, everyone will find something to admire at Classic Motorcycle Mecca. Celebrate your event upstairs in The Handle Bar, overlooking the award-winning Invercargill Central Mall. Feel transported into a inner-city loft surround by a collection that spans back to 1902. With an in-built sound system and AV, you can cater to presentations and dinners. If you are wanting to expand the function, you can host up to 350 guests, utlising all levels of the museum for your function.
Services & Facilities
- Close to city centre
- In-built AV and sound system
- Conferencing center upstairs
- Gala dinner options within the collections at both Transport World and Classic Motorcycle Mecca
- Short drive to the airport
Map
What's Nearby
- Business Events Southland
Service
491 Tay Street, Hawthorndale, Invercargill
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