

239 State Highway 2, Tauranga, Bay of Plenty, 3110, NZ

















About
Bethlehem Hall is a large, unstaffed facility available for community bookings and private functions year-round. Easily accessible and conveniently located on State Highway 2, this is a great location for gatherings of all kinds. The main hall is a vast space with 11 fixed-seating booths running along the left-hand side. A small raised stage can accommodate theatrical or musical performances, and the large floor space allows for flexible seating options.
Accessible to visitors who:
Visitor experience




- Visitors can reach this site using public transport.
- Bus is available as a mode of public transport.
- The closest mode of transport is located within 200 metres of the venue entrance.
- There are no designated drop-off and pick-up points or loading zones to ensure safe and convenient access.
- The site has a designated breakout room or quiet space for visitors who require it.
- Activities are not held in environments suitable for participants who are neurodiverse.
- Information on whether activities offer a wide range of sensory experiences and stimuli is not available.
- Information on whether participants can easily remove themselves from activities if they experience sensory overload or discomfort is not available.
- Information on staff being able to intervene quickly where audiovisual systems project sound or graphics that may induce seizures or be distressing is not available.
- The venue is not an aquatic facility or ski field.
- Information on whether the venue hosts any events or activities is not available.
- Information on whether any events or activities use audiovisual equipment is not available.
- Information on closed captions, subtitles or Sign Language interpretation for video content is not available.
- Information on audio descriptions for video content is not available.
- This venue is not a staffed venue.
- Information on whether staff members are aware of accessible features and services or able to provide assistance is not applicable given the unstaffed status.
- Information on whether staff have received training on accessibility and inclusion for visitors is not applicable.
- Information on staff ability to help if emergency escape routes are not immediately accessible to people who require mobility assistance is not applicable.














Wheelchair & Mobility Scooter Access
- The main entrance and pathway to the site are accessible to people who use wheelchairs, mobility scooters or walking aids, providing step-free access.
- The reception area is easy to navigate for visitors using wheelchairs, powerchairs, mobility scooters or walking aids.
- The venue does not contain steps of any kind.
- All ramps onsite can be easily navigated by people using manual wheelchairs, walking frames or mobility aids, and secure handrails are available.
- All flooring, including ramps and accessible footpaths, has non-slippery surfaces.
- Not all entrances, passageways and doorways meet the minimum width of 0.81 metres.
- Doors are not easy to open by people who may not use both hands or arms.
Accessible Parking
- The site has designated and clearly-marked accessible parking spaces.
- The main entrance or meeting point is located within 20 metres of the closest accessible parking space.
- There is sufficient room for people to transfer to their wheelchairs, powerchairs or mobility scooters by the driver and passenger car doors.
- The car park is not well-lit at night.
- Designated drop-off and pick-up points or loading zones are not available.
Accessible Restrooms
- An accessible restroom is available and clearly labelled.
- The venue has only one accessible bathroom stall.
- The restroom interior is accessible to people who use manual wheelchairs or powerchairs, with cubicle dimensions of at least 2 metres x 1.6 metres.
- Grabrails are easily accessible to a person who is seated on the toilet.
- Restroom handwashing and drying facilities are within easy reach of a person who uses a wheelchair.
- The restroom door can be opened, locked and unlocked using one hand.
- The restroom can be unlocked by staff in the event of an emergency.
- Hand dryers are available.
Blindness & Low Vision
- There is no safe footpath leading to the entrance for people who are blind or experience low vision.
- The pathway leading to the main entrance does not have tactile ground surface indicators.
- Information regarding audio descriptions for videos or activities held in environments suitable for participants who are blind or experience low vision is not available.
Deafness & Limited Hearing
- Information regarding whether activities are held in environments suitable for participants who are deaf or experience limited hearing (e.g., with clearly-displayed signs or graphics) is not available.
- Information regarding closed captions, subtitles or Sign Language interpretation for videos is not available.
- Information on whether emergency alert systems produce both audio and visual warnings is not available.
- Information on whether evacuation plans consider individuals with deafness or limited hearing is not available.
Neurodiverse Support
- Activities are not held in environments that are suitable for participants who are neurodiverse.
- The site has a designated breakout room or quiet space for visitors who require it.
- Information regarding activities offering a wide range of sensory experiences or participants easily removing themselves from activities is not available.
Service Animals
- All service animals are welcome on the premises.
- Service animals can enter all of the same spaces in which their owners are welcome.
Location
Operating Hours
Opening hours
Monday10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Tuesday10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Wednesday10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Thursday10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Friday10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Saturday10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Sunday (Today)10:00 AM – 4:00 PM