Group Packages

Highlands is a one stop destination for group activities, catering and there is even accommodation on-site! With over 12 activities there is something for everyone.

Let us know how many people in your group, how much time you have and we will send you a bespoke quote to meet YOUR requirements. For group sizes 10 - 200.

The Group Packages listed below must be pre-booked with our Functions Team and cannot be booked onsite on the day of the activities. Please contact our team using the Booking Enquiry Form make an enquiry today.

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Bus & Coach groups

If you are arriving on a coach, bus or minivan, we can pre-arrange for you to do a commentary slow lap of the track in your bus. One of the Highlands team will jump aboard to give the commentary as you drive the track. There may even be a race car whizzing past!

Your group will love our famous Loo With A View, one way glass in our toilets and each one is individually themed.

There is a café onsite with a large outdoor balcony overlooking the park to cater for breakfast, morning tea, lunch or afternoon tea, or simply a cold drink and ice-cream.

We do ask that you pre-arrange your visit to Highlands with our groups team.

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Bus & Coach groups

Your group will love our famous Loo With A View, one way glass in our toilets and each one is individually themed.

There is a café onsite with a large outdoor balcony overlooking the park to cater for breakfast, morning tea, lunch or afternoon tea, or simply a cold drink and ice-cream.

We do ask that you pre-arrange your visit to Highlands with our groups team.

School Groups

Highlands is a popular choice for school groups. If you are arriving by bus or mini van then we start your visit with a commentary slow lap of the track in your bus. One of our team will tell the kids all about the track and the cool stuff that happens at Highlands!

Then Go Karts and the Museum are a must do. There is even a podium and a flying fox at Go Karts. The Museum is filled with interactive activities that is included in your museum entry price (including a Reaction Test, Virtual Reality Room, Daytona Sega Arcade Simulators and a Selectrix Set)!

Talk to our team about planning your school visit.

Car Clubs

We love a car club visit to Highlands.

We offer touring track laps behind a pace car for 2-3 laps on track, the only way you can get onto the Highlands track with your own vehicle. A group photo is a must in one of our various locations around Highlands Park.

There is a café onsite with a large outdoor balcony overlooking the park to cater for breakfast, morning tea, lunch or afternoon tea, or simply a cold drink and ice-cream.

Talk to our groups team about your car club visiting.

Sample half day package for 10-50 people

This package includes 5 activities and lunch all packaged together in one destination at a world class facility surrounded by breath taking views.

The activities include a Go Kart Race, Subaru Teaser Experience, Reaction Test, Highlands Taxi (commentary lap and a fast lap on track) and Museum entry. And there is plenty more included –a Virtual Reality Room, and Loo with a View!

HALF DAY PACKAGE

All in one destination
5 activities included
Lunch included

$259

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Sample full day package for 12-24 people

With more budget there is the opportunity to get behind the wheel in our WRX Subaru fleet.

The activities include a 2-hour WRX Subaru Taster experience (with you behind the wheel)* Go Kart Race, Reaction Test, Highlands Taxi (commentary lap and a fast lap on track – we drive), Museum entry and lunch.

Finish the day with a platter on our café balcony overlooking the track discussing your times.

Full Day Package

We Drive and U Drive experiences included
7 activities included
Lunch and platters included (drinks charged on consumption)

$540

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$369

Normal price (Group discount when booking 10 or more)

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*full drivers licence required

Sample half day package for 12-48 people

This package includes 4 activities and morning or afternoon tea

The activities include a Go Kart Race, Reaction Test, Highlands Taxi (fast lap on track) and Museum entry.

Or change your morning or afternoon tea to finish the day with a platter on the café deck (drinks charged on consumption).

Highlands has a licensed café serving beer, cider and local wine.

Half Day Package

4 activities included
Morning or afternoon tea included
Licensed café – drinks charged on consumption

$130

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Bespoke Packages

With so many activities onsite, we can make a bespoke package to fit YOUR requirements and budget.

Our range of activities has something for everyone, there is no such thing as a bad day at Highlands!

A passion for motorsport is not necessary but a sense of adventure is.

Bespoke Packages

A quote to fit your requirements
Over 12 activities to choose from
A one stop destination
Food and beverage options onsite

$POA

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Price on application

Action packed Combo experience with Highlands, Oxbow and a Helicopter transfer

Highlands have teamed up with Oxbow and The Helicopter Line to give you an easy package to purchase with thrilling experiences with 3 popular local operators.

Combo Package

3 activities at Highlands included (Go Karts, Fast Lap in the Taxi and Museum entry)
3 activities at Oxbow included (Jet Sprint Boat, Off-Roader and Clay Bird Shooting)
One way helicopter transfer with mountain landing included
Catering is additional but can easily be added
Ground transfers not included but can be easily added

$POA

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Price on application

TESTIMONIALS

I must say our entire program was challenge after challenge and Highlands did such an amazing job to deliver what our client have called their best launch yet!

Thank you for being so flexible during the booking process as well as onsite, it made such a difference for us. I would not hesitate to recommend you and the team at Highlands and I look forward to working together again!

Michael Smith

New World

2/4

I must say our entire program was challenge after challenge and Highlands did such an amazing job to deliver what our client have called their best launch yet!
Thank you for being so flexible during the booking process as well as onsite, it made such a difference for us. I would not hesitate to recommend you and the team at Highlands and I look forward to working together again!

Michael Smith

New World

2/4

Wow the guys had a blast! My husband said the two days were so well organised it really impressed them all. The customer service and communication has been outstanding! Thank you so much again. You all should be very proud of the service you provide.

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Bronwyn Burnell

(Diesel Performance Solutions)

We had a great time at Highlands. Go Karting was fun, the museum was fabulous, the VR room was a highlight along with the ‘Loo with a View’. I think everyone can agree, this kind of interaction is always fun and engaging. What a great crew you guys have there.

Selena Templer

Guthrie Bowron Cromwell

Highlands is a stunning venue, with an exceptional team who consistently work with us to deliver events that exceed expectations. We can attest to the ongoing attention to detail and their commitment to safety. We highly recommend on track activity, functions in the Museum and for competitive groups, a race on the kart track.

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Tim Martin

Down Force for Auto Events and Training (Customer since 2013)

Everything was all sorted when we got there so there was no messing round, the staff at the office, go-carts & in the Café were all helpful & very professional. Everyone enjoyed the go-carting! Lovely meals at the Café and most of the team went through the museum. A few of our group even came back on the Sunday to do some hot laps. Thank you very much for a great experience and keep up the great work. So good to have a world class facility on our doorstep.

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Mark Gray

Beatties Collision Repair Centre

Conference Room (Pit Lane)

Our stand-alone pit lane building has a private conference room on level 1 and is available for exclusive hire. It offers one of the most distinctive function venues in the South Island. This space has an expansive glass-fronted room with amazing views across the Highlands circuit and out to the Central Otago hills, the doors flow out onto an outdoor deck.

This room is a blank space so lends itself well for theming or branding or let the breath-taking views be your backdrop.

The building has a lift and stair access.

This room has block out curtains for audio visual and plenty of off-street free parking.

Audio visual includes 75” TV screen, all other Audio Visual price on application

Pit lane conference room set up

Half day or full day hire available
Exclusive hire of the room
Round tables and chairs
Linen
WiFi
75” TV screen wall mounted
Pads and pens
Free car parking
Dedicated Functions co-ordinator
Set up and pack down, cleaning and rubbish removal

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Conference Room (Pit Lane) Specifications

Space:

Room:

176m2

Exterior deck:

246m2

Activities:

Talk to us about adding on-site activities to your conference

Capacity:

Cocktail style 150 guests
Theatre style 100 guests
Banquet (rounds) 70 guests
Banquet (long tables) 120 guests
Cabaret (round) 56 guests (8 per round table)
Breakout space several garages underneath or out on the deck

Function:

Talk to us about adding a welcome function, onsite dinner or cocktail function to your conference, and if a multi day conference we can certainly share our local knowledge for offsite options too.

Catering:

Talk to us about our various catering options using in-house and external suppliers

Accommodation:

We have accommodation onsite including studio rooms and 2 bedroom/2 bathroom apartments with shared lounge and kitchen and of course a balcony to soak in the surrounding views

Private GT Members Lounge

Our Private Members lounge is available for exclusive hire, this area is a finely appointed room offering you the very best facilities with comfortable lounge décor and fireplace. Located on the second level of the Highlands Museum complex, the members lounge offers sweeping views of our race circuit and park out to the Central Otago hills with its own exclusive balcony and toilets.

Audio Visual includes 1 x 55” & 1 x 65” TV screens wall mounted. All other Audio Visual price on application.

GT Members Lounge set up

Half day or full day hire available
Exclusive hire of the room
Furniture (set up is lounge style)
Tables and chairs if you require boardroom style
Linen
WiFi
1 x 55”& 1 x 65” TV screens wall mounted
Pads and pens
Free car parking
Dedicated Functions co-ordinator
Set up and pack down, cleaning and rubbish removal

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GT Lounge Specifications

Space:

Room:

86.2m2

Activities:

Talk to us about adding on-site activities to your conference

Capacity:

Cocktail style 30 guests
Lounge style 25 guests
Boardroom 16 guests
U-Shape 11 guests

Function:

Talk to us about adding a welcome function, onsite dinner or cocktail function to your conference, and if a multi day conference we can certainly share our local knowledge for offsite options too.

Catering:

Talk to us about our various catering options using in-house and external suppliers

Accommodation:

We have accommodation onsite including studio rooms and 2 bedroom/2 bathroom apartments with shared lounge and kitchen and of course a balcony to soak in the surrounding views

Highlands Café

Located at our Highlands Museum complex, the café has stunning views across the Highlands circuit and central Otago Hills. Plenty of seating inside for large groups and also the café boasts an impressive al fresco dining area with shade sails to protect you from the Central Otago sun.

The café area is the social hub of Highlands and has multiple uses.

Platters and drinks at the end of your activities – bring your group back together to share their stories and times.
Casual dinner café style with outdoor flow onto the lawn and café balcony
Formal dinner with outdoor flow onto the lawn and café balcony
Bar and dance area if your dinner is in the Museum

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Cafe set up

Non-exclusive hire included (reserved space)
Exclusive hire options available
Furniture (set up café style is included)other seating set ups are available on request for an additional price

WiFi
Free car parking
WiFi
Dedicated Functions co-ordinator
Set up and pack down, cleaning and rubbish removal
Audio Visual = POA (price on application)
Linen = POA (price on application)

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Café Specifications

Space:

Room (inside):

120m2 (where tables are)

buffet table and bar serving area an additional

59sm2

Room (café deck):

216m2

Lawn area in front of café:

281.6m2

Activities:

Talk to us about adding on-site activities to your conference

Capacity:

Cafe style (inside) 90 guests
Cocktail style (inside) 100 guests
Café style (on the deck) 100 guests
Cocktail style (on the deck) 150 guests
Cocktail style (lawn) 180 guests
Formal dinner (round tables) 100 guests with buffet (inside)
Formal dinner (round tables) 100 guests with plated dinner (inside)

Function:

We have accommodation onsite including studio rooms and 2 bedroom/2 bathroom apartments with shared lounge and kitchen and of course a balcony to soak in the surrounding views

Catering:

Talk to us about our various catering options and menus

National Motorsport Museum

This is the heart of Highlands and is an unique venue for any cocktail function, stand up dinner for a large group or small intimate dinner. Set in modern architecture, with floor to ceiling windows that look across the Highlands circuit and Central Otago hills, polished concrete floors and home to over $25 million of cars!

The Museum has wide appeal event to non-motorsport fans, the cars become the ice breaker and talking point for any welcome or cocktail function.

Stand up cocktail function
Stand up welcome function with food stations
Intimate dinner (round tables down the middle amongst the cars)
Intimate dinner (long table down the middle amongst the cars)

Cafe set up

Non-exclusive hire included (reserved space)
Exclusive hire options available
Furniture (set up café style is included)other seating set ups are available on request for an additional price

WiFi
Free car parking
WiFi
Dedicated Functions co-ordinator
Set up and pack down, cleaning and rubbish removal
Audio Visual = POA (price on application)
Linen = POA (price on application)

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Museum Specifications

Space:

Museum seated dinner

844m2 (middle cars removed)

Museum cocktail

2271m2 (all cars left in)

Activities:

Talk to us about adding on-site activities to your conference

Capacity:

Cafe style (inside) 300 guests (using full museum)

Food stations cocktail style 300 guests (using full museum)
Seated dinner long table 80 guests (middle cars removed)
Seated dinner round tables 70 guests (middle cars removed)

Function:

We have accommodation onsite including studio rooms and 2 bedroom/2 bathroom apartments with shared lounge and kitchen and of course a balcony to soak in the surrounding views

Catering:

Talk to us about our various catering options and menus

Marquee dinners

Highlands has plenty of space for a marquee or several marquees, set on our well-manicured grounds with 360 degree views of the Central Otago hills.

We work with professional suppliers including marquee hire company, caterer, event photographer, audio visual and linen company to provide every detail for your function.

We manage the suppliers and provide you with one comprehensive quote. With plenty of off-street parking and various sites available.

Marquee Set Up

Exclusive hire options available
WiFi
Free car parking
Dedicated Functions Manager
Set up and pack down, cleaning and rubbish removal priced on space required
Marquee and Furniture = POA (price on application)
Audio Visual = POA (price on application)
Linen = POA (price on application)

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Marquee Specifications

Space:

Various sites on our main terrace and at pitlane

Activities:

Talk to us about adding on-site activities to your conference

Capacity:

No limit

Function:

We have accommodation onsite including studio rooms and 2 bedroom/2 bathroom apartments with shared lounge and kitchen and of course a balcony to soak in the surrounding views

CATERING

Highlands has an onsite Café and licensed bar with a dedicated team to provide you with a variety of delicious options and group packages to suit. Our food can be served in any of our Function venues onsite.

Our in-house catering team can prepare morning tea, lunch and dinner to everything in between. Or we can bring in one of our approved preferred out catering teams to match your requirements.

We have a selection of beverages for purchase including premium beer, cider, local Central Otago wines, soft drinks and local juices.

Our groups menu is available on request.

Contact our groups team for more information groups@highlands.co.nz

FAQS

Is there a minimum age limit for groups?

Yes, for some of the activities, let us know at the time of your enquiry if you have children as part of your group.

Is there a minimum height restriction for groups?

Yes, for some of the activities, let us know at the time of your enquiry if you have children as part of your group.

Is there a maximum weight and height limit?

Our philosophy is if you can fit you can go. We give a guideline of maximum 110kg and 188cm height for the V8 Mustang and Radical U-Drives.

Do I require a driver’s licence?

Yes, for the V8 Mustang, Radical U-Drive and Blindfold Buggies and Subaru WRX Experience – our T&C with our quote will provide further information.

Do I need to like cars or follow motorsport to enjoy Highlands?

NO! There is something for everyone at Highlands. “A passion for Motorsport is not necessary, but a sense of adventure is”.

What is the adrenalin level?

That all depends on the activities you choose, our activities range from low, mid to high adrenalin. Talk to us about your adrenalin level.

Do I need to be competitive?

Not at all, you can take things at your own pace. We haven’t had a group yet that doesn’t want to be competitive, but we leave that entirely up to you!

Do you offer catering onsite?

Absolutely we do. Highlands have a licensed Café onsite, and our team can cater to all food requirements and dietaries including Halal.

Is your venue licensed or can we BYO food and drinks?

Our venue is licensed, and we sell premium beer, light or no alcohol beer options, cider and local Central Otago wines. No BYO.

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