New Zealand INNOVATIVE AND DISTINCTIVE EVENT EXPERIENCES.

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1 New Zealand INNOVATIVE AND DISTINCTIVE EVENT EXPERIENCES

2 Kia Ora! Aotearoa New Zealand The Land of the Long White Cloud New Zealand s mix of spectacular scenery, fascinating culture and modern cities makes it the perfect location for conferences and business events with a difference. A magnificent country famous for its varied landscapes, New Zealand has sub-tropical and primeval forests, majestic fiords, sparkling clear rivers and lakes, snow-capped mountains, picturesque green farmlands, ice-age glaciers, thermal hot springs, geysers and golden sand beaches. Combine this with a huge array of impressive event facilities, world class wineries and restaurants, unique cultural, action, adventure, relaxation and pampering options, and you ve got the ultimate destination for your next meeting, conference or incentive getaway. Why choose Travel Time South Pacific? It s simple... Our business is dedicated to making yours look good!

3 We are a full service New Zealand Destination Management Company (DMC), excelling in the creation of innovative and distinctive programmes for over 30 years. By providing once-in-a-lifetime experiences we will ensure your next event will inspire and engage your delegates. Whether you re looking to partner with us for entire event management or only selected components of your programme, we work closely with you to ensure the absolute success of your event. Founded in 1987, Travel Time South Pacific is staffed by a dedicated team of experienced and knowledgeable travel industry professionals who take great pride in the planning and implementation of innovative programmes. Tailored to your particular objectives, we create unforgettable experiences that embrace local culture, spectacular landscapes and encounters with locals. Travel Time South Pacific operates programmes with our strategic partners from all sectors of the events, tourism and hospitality industries. These strong relationships ensure full synchronisation from planning to delivery. As a unique point of difference we also own a modern fleet of touring coaches, available throughout New Zealand, giving our clients assurance of quality and cost-effective transportation. We are experts in easing your workload We provide: Entire event management or selected components of your programme Programme design, implementation and management Accommodation and venue sourcing and management Transportation and ground logistics Onsite guides Procurement of support services Knowledge and advice on local laws, taxes and customs Airport Meet & Greet and 24/7 in-destination support Partner programmes and optional activities So take advantage of our 30 years of experience and allow us to be your New Zealand Incentive Travel partner!

4 New Zealand at a glance New Zealand s diverse 29 regions stretch more than 1600 kilometres across two main islands. The country is so compact that you can easily visit several of the distinctive regions on your trip, with a wide variety of landscapes and attractions within easy reach of each other. New Zealand enjoys a temperate climate with high sunshine hours and moderate rainfall. No matter what the season, the majority of main attractions and destinations are open year-round. North Island: Summer avg. 23 C/75 F Winter avg. 15 C/58 F South Island: Summer avg. 22 C/70 F Winter avg. 12 C/54 F

5 Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Events As an independent DMC who has been setting industry standards for over three decades, we are committed to providing outstanding programmes to all of our clients - ensuring requirements and expectations are not just met, but exceeded. We take care of your valued team every step of the way; from airport Meet & Greets and on-ground transportation to coordinating venues, activities and theming. Pre and post event programmes can include tailormade independent travel arrangement including: Self Drive in rental cars or campervans Independent Seat in Coach or Rail Tours Privately Guided Luxury Travel Our knowledge, connections and purchasing power ensure that you will receive quality arrangements at competitive rates. We are happy to assist you in any capacity for your next event. If you already have some of the components in place for your event, we are happy to assist where necessary to complete your arrangements. Our events team are dedicated to ensuring that your event with us is memorable for all of the right reasons!

6 Quality accommodation A high standard of accommodation and catering is of the utmost importance to us and we ensure that you have the perfect home-away-from-home to sit back, relax and reminisce about the day s activities. Properties that we select have been independently assessed by Qualmark - New Zealand Tourism s official mark of quality. 3, 4 & 5 Star Hotels Each hotel is carefully selected to ensure you receive the best hospitality at each overnight stay. All rooms have private facilities for the duration of your stay. Select from either Standard Accommodation 3-3½ star Premium Accommodation 3½-4 star Deluxe Accommodation 4-5 star Boutique Bed & Breakfasts Contemporary or heritage design, converted or purpose-built, each Bed & Breakfast property has its own unique character and charm. The B&B s we select are chosen for the warm hospitality of hosts, their locations and their individual appeal. Boutique B&B s are ideal for delegates who enjoy high-quality hosted accommodation and meeting locals. Luxury Lodges & Boutique Hotels For those clients seeking a more refined and luxurious style of accommodation, New Zealand has some of the best luxury boutique hotels and lodges available to choose from. Some have the added facilities of spa services that will allow you to be pampered by fully trained professionals, literally providing a laid-back stay that you won t want to leave.

7 Outstanding options at your f ingertips New Zealand s mix of spectacular scenery, fascinating culture and modern cities makes it the perfect location for conferences and business events with a difference. Over the years Travel Time South Pacific has operated a wide variety of special interest programmes for businesses, conference and incentive groups, management tours, product launches, trade exhibitions and more. World Class Entertainment Options From magicians, comedians, tribute acts, dance troupes to cabaret performances, jazz ensembles and rock superstars, we can marry the perfect performance act to your function. New Zealand offers a broad range of entertainment options including inspirational speakers, world-class MCs, and sports and industry icons. Gala Dinners Make your function one that will be fondly remembered for years to come. With our large repertoire of venues and spaces, we can offer the most exclusive and impressive dining options. Whether you re looking at a full red carpet gala dinner for 400 people, or taking a dozen valued clients on a spectacular helicopter flight to the snow with canapés and champagne, Travel Time South Pacific can accommodate your every wish. Add the WOW factor New Zealand is home to some of the most innovative and creative digital and effects companies just think Weta Workshop and the amazingly creative New Zealand minds behind groundbreaking Hollywood movies. We can offer complete integration of your conference theme with world-class graphics and audio design. Want to add in pyrotechnics to really make your show go off with a bang? Consider it done.

8 Special Interests Luxurious and Indulgent New Zealand has a variety of outstanding luxury lodges and resorts in stunning private locations. Perfect for the discerning client, these intimate, exclusive and highly individual properties offer the finest of locations, facilities and personalised service. In city centres, boutique hotels provide sophisticated accommodation with a unique flavour coupled with premier service. For golfers, several luxury lodges feature spectacular world-class golf courses to challenge even the most experienced player. Fishing lodges provide world-class fly-fishing and hunting opportunities in remote locations. For the ultimate indulgence and relaxation, spa treatments at luxury resorts are an excellent inclusion. Wine and Cuisine Fresh and vibrant, New Zealand s wine and food is amongst the best in the world. New Zealand is a premier new-world wine country, producing award-winning wines that reflect our characteristic clean air and sunshine. Leading NZ wine regions include West Auckland, Waiheke Island, Gisborne, Hawke s Bay and Martinborough in the North Island and Marlborough, Canterbury and Central Otago in the South Island each producing different styles. Māori Culture The customs and traditions of the indigenous Māori people are intriguing and inspiring. Experience Māori culture s close connection with nature and the New Zealand landscape through treasures and legends. Learn about the spiritual values, history, language, traditional and modern art during cultural encounters with Māori in New Zealand. Cultural components that Travel Time South Pacific can incorporate into your arrangements include visits with leading indigenous artists; cultural performances; or time with guides that will give in-depth insights into ancient myths and legends and how these influence life today. Gain a greater understanding and learn how the environment is closely intertwined with the lives of Māori. Adventure and Action Towering mountains and raging rivers are the perfect venues for adventure, so it s no surprise New Zealand has emerged as one of the world s premier thrill-seeking destinations. With the country s diverse and compact geography, it is often possible to experience a wide range of various adventure activities all in the same day. The opportunities are endless.

9 Inspiring venues to engage your delegates Venue options within New Zealand are as diverse as the geography whether your group is an intimate few or several hundred, we offer a most impressive range of venue options. New Zealanders are renowned the world over for their friendliness and can do attitude. Whichever New Zealand location you choose, we will be ready and waiting to help you deliver an event to remember. Create an elegant atmosphere by hosting your international convention in one of New Zealand s heritage buildings or go for an ultra-modern or unique flavour with a venue to suit. Launching a new product? Why not try New Zealand s adventure and après ski capital, Queenstown. Looking to host a sophisticated soiree? Wellington has potential-plus. Looking for a unique cultural experience not found anywhere else in the world? Rotorua is the Māori culture capital of the world. Our business is dedicated to making your business look good on the world stage. Large or small, we cover it all!

10 North Island BAY OF ISLANDS/NORTHLAND A coastline of golden beaches and rocky outcrops circles the stunningly beautiful Bay of Islands. Scattered with 150 islands, this bay with its bluegreen ocean and abundant wildlife, is renowned as a maritime adventure playground. Steeped in a rich and colourful history, the Bay of Islands is known as the birthplace of our nation. AUCKLAND Regularly named as one of the best life-style cities in the world, Auckland is New Zealand s largest city with a vibrant cosmopolitan population. Auckland offers a busy nightlife, world-class restaurants, a stunning waterfront and diverse neighbourhoods to explore. Facing the sparkling waters of the Manukau and Waitemata Harbours, New Zealand s largest city is fondly known as the City of Sails. COROMANDEL PENINSULA This beautiful peninsula, on the eastern side of the North Island, is a favourite holiday destination for New Zealander s. For nature lovers, the white sandy beaches and lush green native forests of the Coromandel bring travellers back time and time again. Not surprisingly, with 400km of coastline, the ocean is a destination in itself. WAIKATO Just south of Auckland lies the fertile Waikato Valley - a land of green hills and lush pastures, small rural towns; wild West Coast beaches, limestone caves and Hobbits! ROTORUA REGION Birthplace of New Zealand tourism in the 1800 s, Rotorua continues to fascinate as an adventure, Māori culture and spa destination. Historically known as Nature s Spa of the South Pacific, the healing waters of hot springs, therapeutic massages and mud wraps are offered to rejuvenate the spirit. LAKE TAUPO Lake Taupo is centrally located in the middle of the North Island. Popular with both international and New Zealand visitors alike, Taupo offers something for everyone. Lake Taupo is New Zealand s largest lake and extends over an area of 250 square miles similar in size to Singapore. It was formed by an enormous volcanic eruption nearly 2000 years ago. You can still see evidence of Taupo s fiery birth with a visit to Craters of the Moon with its steaming craters, boiling hot mud pools and volcanic landscapes. Certain spots in Lake Taupo and along the Waikato River also feature warm, geothermal water currents perfect for a spot of swimming. WELLINGTON REGION Wellington, New Zealand s capital city is set between bush-clad hills and the splendid natural harbour. On a clear day, the harbour sparkles but the arrival of southern storms can bring amazingly dramatic seas and the city is proud of its Windy Wellington nickname. Perched on the hills above the harbour are Victorian wooden houses intermingled with modern high rise buildings reminiscent of San Francisco. Recently named the coolest little capital in the world by Lonely Planet, Wellington offer something for everyone. HAWKE S BAY Situated on the east coast of the North Island, the sunny Hawke s Bay region is a favourite destination for food and wine lovers. Known for its artisan food producers and local farmers markets in Napier, Hastings and Havelock North, the area has a rural charm, with a mix of steep hills and plains. The twin cities of Napier and Hastings are the main population centres.

11 South Island MARLBOROUGH Marlborough is New Zealand s largest wine growing region and the home of world-renowned sauvignon blanc. Marlborough enjoys high sunshine hours and a temperate climate so visitors can experience all of the region s diversity all year round. Marlborough offers over 40 cellar doors for wine-tasting or join a local operator to visit a selection of the areas premier wine producers. With a predominantly flat terrain, cycle tours that include wine tasting are another popular option. NELSON/ABEL TASMAN At the top of the north-west corner of the South Island lies the sunniest region of New Zealand. Nelson is a truly beautiful region that should not be missed by the visitor who loves nature, adventure, art, crafts, wineries and good food. Situated close to several national parks, including the Abel Tasman, Nelson Lakes and Kahurangi, the region offers great hiking trails, beaches and rivers for kayaking and swimming. WEST COAST With the backdrop of the mighty Southern Alps, clear rivers and lakes, vast podocarp forests, temperate coastal forests, diverse wetlands, accessible glaciers and wild beaches, the West Coast of New Zealand is a wonderland of natural features just waiting to be explored. Located on the West Coast of the South Island in the Te Wahipounamu World Heritage Area, Glacier Country encompasses the mighty Fox and Franz Josef Glaciers, the rainforest of Westland National Park, the world famous mirrored Lake Matheson and unique wildlife areas. QUEENSTOWN REGION Surrounded by majestic mountains and set on the shores of crystal clear Lake Wakatipu, the natural beauty and the unique energy of the Queenstown region create the perfect backdrop for a holiday full of adventure, exploration or relaxation. CHRISTCHURCH/CANTERBURY Stretching from the Pacific Ocean to the Southern Alps, Canterbury is a land of plains and peaks, small coastal, alpine and rural towns and a city rebuilding itself. Within two hours drive of Christchurch, you can ski, play golf, bungy jump, go whitewater rafting, mountain biking, whale watching, swim with dolphins, and visit world-class vineyards, gardens and galleries. DUNEDIN REGION This intriguing city was founded by the Free Church of Scotland in the 1840 s and is located under severe hills at the head of a long twisting harbour. The city has a distinctive Scottish flavour with prominent street names from Edinburgh and a statue of the famous Scottish poet Robbie Burns located in the city centre.

12 TOURISM EXPORT COUNCIL OF NEW ZEALAND unites Travel Time South Pacific and other members for the purpose of marketing New Zealand as an internationally competitive tourist destination by promoting and arranging inbound travel of the highest standards through the encouragement of development of services, facilities, training and education. TOURISM INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION OF NEW ZEALAND is the largest representative body of tourism operators in New Zealand. It is a membership-based and private sector trade organisation with more than 2000 members from small operators through to large companies who collectively make up 85% of the country s tourism turnover. QUALMARK is New Zealand tourism s official mark of quality. We have been independently assessed as professional and trustworthy carrying the quality mark which is part of our national tourism strategy to make it easy for visitors to find and enjoy world class experiences in New Zealand. Our business practices have been endorsed as environmentally friendly, gaining an Enviro Silver Award by Qualmark. DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION We are proud to announce that we are an approved concessionaire with the Department of Conservation (DOC). The Department of Conservation is responsible for administering and promoting the conservation of New Zealand s National Parks. Holding a DOC concession is a legal requirement to undertake a commercial activity within a National Park such as a tour leader accompanying their group whilst walking in a National Park. Working with us gives you peace of mind that your clients are meeting legal DOC regulations. CONVENTIONS & INCENTIVES NEW ZEALAND (CINZ) is the marketing name for the New Zealand Convention Association Inc. CINZ takes a lead role in increasing New Zealand convention and meeting activity from international and domestic sources. It also provides opportunities for professional development, accreditation and education for those engaged in the sector. KIWI ENCOUNTER AT RAINBOW SPRINGS As part of our commitment to the environment we make regular donations on our guests behalf to New Zealand s Kiwi Encounter, located at Rainbow Springs in Rotorua. Kiwi Encounter does invaluable work in conservation for our national icon, the Kiwi bird. Kiwi Encounter s work increases survival chances for kiwi in the wild from 5% to 70%, by way of incubating, breeding programs, sustainability, recovery and conservation efforts. CONVENTIONS & INCENTIVES NEW ZEALAND 231 Kahikatea Drive, PO Box 6, Hamilton, New Zealand inbound@ttnz.co.nz V2219 MAY18