Accommodation at Fergusson Hall during the summer and university holiday breaks

Fergusson Hall is available to be used by groups during the summer for reunions, conferences, club gatherings or special events. Bookings for up to 60 people can be made during the summer months when our students are not living in the Hall. This period is between mid-November and mid-February. If your group requires linen, towels or catering these can be arranged.

If you have a contact course at Massey's Tiritea campus for your extramural course, and it falls during the three week break in June/July, contact the Head of Fergusson Hall to ask about room availability.

Individual students can also stay here during the summer for normal semester room rates when staying 2 weeks or more. Click here to view room rates. We offer a 25% discount during the summer for people staying who resided at Ferguson Hall for semester 1 and/or 2 of the current year.

With its beautiful grounds, trees and views Fergusson Hall provides an excellent venue for your groups special event. Facilities that will make your event a success include;

  • Park-like grounds featuring bush areas, a large formal rose garden, volleyball court, sports field and wonderful views of the Manawatu
  • Rooms equipped with bed, desk, chair, draws, wardrobe, small fridge and socket to connect to the internet if you have a network card in your computer
  • Kitchens equipped with ovens, microwaves, toasters and freezers (cutlery, crockery and cooking equipment is available for individuals and small groups)
  • Lounges and dining rooms with tables, chairs, TV's, sky, video/DVD and couches
  • A games room with a superb full sized billiard table, ping pong table, Foosebay table and piano
  • A large study room which can be used for meetings, group or personal work. There are computers in the study room connected to the internet and a laser printer which are free to use.
  • Friendly and helpful staff
2006 Rates for Summer groups & individuals staying during university holidays
Single room $30 per night
Twin Share $25 per night per person

Normal semester room rates apply for students staying1-4 weeks. There is a 25% discount on these rates for students staying 4 or more weeks.

Budget room - $96 per week
Standard room - $106 per week
Premium room - $111 per week
Bedding including linen and towel $15 per week
Container of crockery, cutlery, pots etc. $15 per stay per person

Deposit with your booking


(deposits are detuctible from your accommodation bill but not refundable in the event of a cancellation)

$30 per person (up to $300 group maximum)



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Contact Simon Cayzer ferghall@slingshot.co.nz to enquire about a booking
150 Atawhai Rd., Palmerston North, New Zealand.
Phone 64 6 354-0113. Fax 64 6 357-1781