Orlando Country is an events venue and family destination at 748 Rangitikei Line, Newbury, near Palmerston North. It has a 4.5 rating from 694 Google reviews. Its website describes a family-run venue for corporate events, team-building days, conferences, weddings and functions, with a full-length driving range, a cafe and bar, a homeware store and a nine-hole golf course open to visitors seven days a week. The business grew from the Lourie family's Rangitikei events venue, established in 1999. Reviewers praise the driving range, unlimited balls, archery and a big burger, and friendly staff.
A good event venue works as a whole package: space, catering, parking and a team that handles the details on the day. When choosing one, visit before booking, check capacity for the format you want, and ask what is included, such as tables, AV, a bar and clean-up. Weddings and large events book out a year ahead in busy seasons, so enquire early, and ask about wet-weather plans if any part is outdoors. For a casual visit, a driving range and cafe make a relaxed outing, and weekdays are usually quieter.
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