a fresh perspective 11.45am Whare Kea Mountain Chalet INDEX 05-06 07-08 09-10 21-25 Incentives Meetings Venues Directory 02
The stunning lakefront town of Wanaka is a genuine four season destination set against the pristine backdrop of the Southern Alps. WHAT MAKES THE WANAKA REGION SO SPECIAL: Only a 50 minute scenic drive from Queenstown International airport Experiences that are both authentic and inspiring Stunning scenery Personalised incentives that truly motivate and reward Unique quality venues and accommodation Group activities that are memorable and different Exceptional food, wine and catering services A warm and welcoming community 9.17pm Lake Wanaka 3.09am Mt Alpha 03 04
Engage, motivate and reward with a tailor-made incentive experience in the Wanaka region. WILD AND FREE: + + Fly-Walk-Jetboat to experience the pristine wilderness of Mt Aspiring National Park. Spectacular scenic flights and glacier landings. NZ s best skiing and snowboarding. incentives GET OFF TO A FLYING START Adrenaline Junkie: + + Accelerate faster than a Formula 1 car in the world s only 4-seat jet sprint boat at Oxbow. Strap yourself to a beautiful stranger and skydive from 15,000ft, or take a spin at the Snow and Ice Driving Experience. Pure Indulgence: 6.12am Mt Burke + + Image: Jay French 10.02pm Minaret Station Spend a night under the stars at Minaret Station or fly in for a gourmet lunch. Experience an evening of luxury overlooking Mt Aspiring s glaciers, or indulge in an exclusive degustation menu with local wine to match. 05 06
Business Meetings and Team Building Bring a fresh perspective to your next business meeting and reach extraordinary new heights together. meetings reach your peak 6.55am Roy s Peak 10-20 people 20-60 people meet Luxury executive retreats or exclusive boardroom hire. Versatile modern meeting rooms & unique function venues. play Professionally led team building set amongst the stunning Wanaka landscape. Group activities from winter snow fun to summer water sports & relaxing wine tours. eat A la carte fine dining or a private degustation with your own executive chef. An exclusive private banquet or a group dinner at the lakefront. 60-150 people A choice of purpose built conference facilities or event centres. Tailor-made group itineraries with a choice of activities to suit your style & budget. A gala dinner to remember at a genuinely unique venue. 2.37pm Matukituki Valley 07 08
VENUES Experience the DIFFERENCE 7.50pm The Rippon Hall and Vineyard A versatile portfolio of venues and conference services to inspire and motivate your delegates. From intimate off-site team meetings to large-scale trade exhibitions and unforgettable gala dinners. BANQUET BOARDROOM CLASSROOM COCKTAIL theatre 5.48pm Puzzling World EDGEWATER* LWC Auditorium Armstrong Room RIPPON HALL PEAK FUNCTIONS* Plenary Room Upstairs WARBIRDS AND WHEELS TRANSPORT AND TOY MUSEUM CRIFFEL WOOLSHED 88 90 40 350 999 100 45 50 20 8 60 200 500 330 80 150 100 200 20 100 150 140 80 24 140 140 120 50 100 500 999 200 120 40 *Onsite accommodation avaliable 09 10
STAY ANOTHER DAY Getting to Wanaka is easy. It s leaving you might struggle with, so stay another day or two. OUR HIGHLIGHTS: Stay and unwind 1.26pm Mt Aspiring National Park + + + Explore the pristine wilderness of Mount Aspiring National Park Spectacular scenic flights - land on a glacier or fly to beautiful Milford Sound New Zealand s best skiing and snowboarding 750kms of hiking and biking trails. Explore our place at your pace Experience Wanaka s exceptional food and wine 11 12
Wanaka rush hour 5.33pm 4WD Tour, West Wanaka 13 14
inspirational rewards indulge your top performers 8.30pm Whare Kea Mountain Chalet 7.44am High Flyers Breakfast 15 16
motivate your team Recharge for improved performance 5.13pm Oxbow Lodge 3.30pm Glendhu Bay 17 18
Plan ahead bucket list... Wanaka s annual rainfall is half the national average, providing greater confidence for your outdoor plans. Spring and Autumn are perfect times to bring your conference to Wanaka. Wanaka produces some of the most highly awarded local food and wine in New Zealand. 19 20
alpine helicopters Alpine Helicopters is the ideal partner for events large and small. Experienced pilots fly a large, modern fleet out of Wanaka & Queenstown, offering catered excursions throughout the Fiordland, South Westland and Mt Aspiring National Parks. Activities include gourmet picnics, glacier landings, ridge top Champagne or a transfer service between locations www.alpineheli.co.nz classic flights Step back in time and experience the excitement of the early flyers and their flying machines. Take a rare journey back to the 1940 s as you don the old-style leather flying jacket, helmet, goggles and silk scarf. Feel the exhilaration of open cock-pit flying as you soar over Lake Wanaka. www.classicflights.co.nz Criffel station woolshed A stunning backdrop for unique, open air conferences & events, incentive groups, staff retreats & team building. Just 7 km from Wanaka, our expansive facilities & experienced team offers superb high country hospitality & tailored conference activities & training for events ranging from 5 to 200 people. www.criffelstationwoolshed.com heartland Looking for short-term printer hire for your conference or event? Locally owned and operated, Heartland Ricoh provide proven technology, tailored to your needs. Whether for a day or a week, our printers allow you to work as efficiently from a conference as you would from your own office. www.heartlanddigital.co.nz Lakeside Apartments The perfect place. In the heart of town, across the road from the main conference venue, Lake Wanaka Centre, & a stone s throw from the lake-edge, these luxurious, spacious, serviced apartments have everything you need for your conference guests plus large balconies with amazing lake & mountain views. www.lakesidewanaka.co.nz LAKE WANAKA CENTRE (LWC) Built from natural timbers and locally stacked stone, & set within landscaped grounds along Bullock Creek, LWC embraces its idyllic surroundings. Offering a warm, well-lit & attractively decorated interior, modern bars & kitchens, a sweeping outdoor deck & ample parking nearby, this venue is a versatile option for all occasions. www.qldc.govt.nz/events Discover Wanaka Professional, local guides who passionately deliver first class tourism experiences. Products include; Wanaka Wine Tours, Wanaka Bike Guides & Wanaka Ski Guides. A variety of half & full day options available. We can tailor a fun & challenging experience to give your group a truly memorable experience. www.discoverwanaka.com Edgewater Edgewater is Wanaka s only meeting and conference venue situated directly on the shores of picturesque Lake Wanaka. Edgewater provides conference delegates the complete solution with flexible meeting areas seating up to 140, function options for up to 200 and on-site guest accommodation, all in one convenient location. www.edgewater.co.nz Fantail Events Wanting to make a statement at your next event in Wanaka? Transforming a space is our specialty, be it a product launch, upscale dinner or a let your hair down themed event. We ensure an incredible atmosphere while providing the local knowledge and functional pieces to deliver an exceptional event. www.fantailproductions.co.nz minaret Station New Zealand s most remote luxury lodge and high country property, Minaret Station is a 50,000 acre private wilderness in the heart of the Southern Alps, and a twenty minute flight from Queenstown or Wanaka. Minaret Station has been location to events for brands such as Ford and Zespri, and offers a full service event management operation. www.minaretstation.com Oxbow the Adventure co. Oxbow guarantee an unforgettable experience tailored to each group. Their most unique thrills include a world first 4-Seater Jet Sprint Boat, mind blowing Off-Roader Truck and a stunning Helicopter Flight. With so many more adventures at Oxbow, this place is a must do for those wanting pure world class fun! www.oxbow.co.nz paddle wanaka Paddle Wanaka provide an exciting range of activities using kayak or stand up paddle boards. For team building or fun group activities, we offer a range of fun and challenging adventures, from half day to full day. All can be tailored to suit any event, interest and skill level. 0800 926 925 www.paddlewanaka.co.nz
patagonia chocolates Looking for a delicious, locally made gift for your conference delegates? Handcrafted in the Southern Lakes of New Zealand, Patagonia Chocolates gift boxes make a great little treat. For more information contact us at marketing@patagoniachocolates.co.nz (discounts available for corporate orders). www.patagoniachocolates.co.nz/events Peak Functions Wanaka s brand new function venue wrapped by a village of executive accommodation. This contemporary, centrally located venue, is unrivalled in style & functionality. Every function is offered a dedicated event manager, superb catering & fantastic service. Multi-story with dedicated breakout areas, it s the perfect choice! www.peakfunctions.co.nz puzzling world Hosting over 180,000 customers a year means Puzzling World enjoys large indoor and outdoor areas ideal for hosting functions, community events & conferences. From the immense Sculptillusion Gallery to our Puzzle Centre & even our floodlit Great Maze we can provide a unique venue for your special occasion. www.puzzlingworld.co.nz Ultimate Wanaka Ultimate Wanaka brings to you the convenience of combining Wanaka s best action, adventure & nature activities together. The four companies Ridgeline Adventures, Wanaka River Journeys, Aspiring Helicopters & Eco Wanaka Adventures have decades of experience in Heli Tours, Jetboating, 4WD Tours, Boat Cruises, Heli Hikes & Nature Walks. www.ultimatewanaka.com WANAKA BIKE TOURS Wanaka Bikes Tours offers the best biking options for all budgets and abilities. Showcasing the stunning landscape that surrounds Lake Wanaka. Set your own pace with our bike and transport package or let our guides lead the way. For something more exhilarating - a Heli Bike, is a trip to remember. www.wanakabiketours.co.nz wanaka hotel Wanaka Hotel Meeting Room is suitable for Small Meetings, seminars and product displays. There is a 65 screen that can be connected up for power point presentation, white board, Free Wifi & a DVD player. Catering packages are available or there is also a self-catering kitchen. Plenty of Free Parking on site. www.wanakahotel.co.nz Release Wanaka The Release Wanaka team stands ready to help create the trip of a lifetime. Providing your group with private luxury accommodation, unique experiences & bespoke travel itineraries. What do your key staff want? They are looking for experiences that give their life meaning & stimulation. Release Wanaka is the answer! www.releasenz.com Rippon hall The photo says it all: The Rippon Hall will take your breath away before you even step inside. Venture indoors & you will find a number of flexible spaces that can cater from the smallest of meetings to conferences for up to 200 people. With a dedicated team to take care of every detail of your event, look no further than The Rippon Hall. www.theripponhall.co.nz SHPG Ice drive The SHPG ice driving experience is one of the most exciting group experiences available with world class snow areas combined with leading instructors and luxury European cars. Set in the Southern Alps with its own private event centre this truly is a location capable of hosting functions, corporate events & meetings. www.icedriving.co.nz warbirds and wheels A distinctive venue catering for groups of 10-500 for meetings, conferences, exhibitions, trade shows, product launches, private parties & more. Enjoy being surrounded by NZ s best collection of American classic cars & Warbirds planes in our Airplane Hangar as you dine or mix & mingle amid these pieces of history. www.warbirdsandwheels.com Whare Kea chalet The Whare Kea Chalet sits on the edge of the Mt Aspiring National Park with unparalleled views of Mt Aspiring & the Southern Alps. Accessed only by helicopter, this exclusive Chalet is the ideal space for small to medium groups to enjoy the scenery or explore the pristine surroundings. www.wharekealodge.com wildwire Inspiring, amazing, spectacular, incredible, breathtaking, exhilarating, phenomenal...just some words to describe Wildwire. Our unforgettable waterfall climbing tours are perfect for half-day conference activities; team building events & inspirational incentive experiences. www.wildwire.co.nz
directory Alpine Connexions Alpine Helicopters Classic Flights Criffel Station Woolshed Discover Wanaka Edgewater Fantail Events Heartland Lakeside Apartments Lake Wanaka Centre Minaret Station Oxbow The Adventure Co. Paddle Wanaka Patagonia Chocolates Peak Functions Puzzling World Release Wanaka Rippon Hall SHPG Ice Drive Ultimate Wanaka Wanaka Bike Tours Wanaka Hotel Wanaka Recreation Centre Warbirds And Wheels Whare Kea Chalet Wildwire Wanaka Transport /Transport Venue Accommodation/Venue Planner Supplier Accommodation Venue Accommodation/Venue Supplier Accommodation/Venue Venue/ Accommodation/Planner Venue Accommodation/Venue Venue/ Venue/ Accommodation/Venue www.alpineconnexions.co.nz www.alpineheli.co.nz www.classicflights.co.nz www.criffelstationwoolshed.com www.discoverwanaka.co.nz www.edgewater.co.nz www.fantailproductions.co.nz www.heartlanddigital.co.nz www.lakesidewanaka.co.nz www.qldc.govt.nz/events www.minaretstation.com www.oxbow.co.nz www.paddlewanaka.co.nz www.patagoniachocolates.co.nz/events www.peakfunctions.co.nz www.puzzlingworld.co.nz www.releasenz.com www.theripponhall.co.nz www.icedriving.co.nz www.ultimatewanaka.com www.wanakabiketours.co.nz www.wanakahotel.co.nz sportrec.qldc.govt.nz www.warbirdsandwheels.com www.wharekealodge.com www.wildwire.co.nz contact us 25