A TASTE of New Zealand s leading incentive destinations: Bay of Islands Auckland Rotorua Lake Taupo Wellington Christchurch Queenstown To find out more, contact Heidi Heming at CINZ on Ph 02 9400 2436 or email heidi@nzconventions.com.au
Accessibility 14 Direct" Flights per Day 12 10 8 6 4 2 Sydney Melbourne Brisbane Adelaide Perth 0 Auckland Rotorua Wellington Christchurch Queenstown Queenstown Winter Flight time - FROM Syd, Mel, Bne TO Akl, Rot, Wlg, Chc, Qstn 3 to 3.5 hours - FROM Adelaide TO Auckland 4.5 hours - FROM Perth TO Auckland 6.5 hours Time from airports to city - Auckland 40 minute drive - Rotorua 10 minute drive - Wellington 20 minute drive - Queenstown 15 minute drive (or jetboat)
Climate Chart City Spring Sept, Oct, Nov Summer Dec, Jan, Feb Autumn Mar, Apr, May Winter Jun, Jul, Aug Bay of Islands Temp C Max / Min Rain Days 19/9 11 25/14 7 21/11 11 16/7 16 Auckland Temp C Max / Min Rain Days 18/11 12 24/12 8 20/13 11 15/9 15 Rotorua Temp C Max / Min Rain Days 17/7 11 24/12 9 18/9 9 13/4 13 Wellington Temp C Max / Min Rain Days 15/9 11 20/13 7 17/11 10 12/6 13 Christchurch Temp C Max / Min Rain Days 17/7 7 22/12 7 18/8 7 12/3 7 Queenstown Temp C Max / Min Rain Days 16/5 9 22/10 8 16/6 8 10/1 7
Why New Zealand? The People Kiwis are welcoming and helpful Close (3 hours flight from the Eastern Seaboard) Affordable (with the exchange rate, you get 30% more) Corporate links with NZ offices/delegates Wow of an international destination Diverse with so many options / diverse landscape Easy..for example we at CINZ can assist in many ways Safe, Reliable Unique Maori culture 100% Pure advertising reinforces destination choice
Bay of Islands A moonlit encounter with Northland s ancient Kauri rainforest and a Maori welcome Be hijacked on a replica Tall Ship, by a Maori Warrior party on a traditional canoe Swim with the dolphins at Moturua Island A musical encounter in the world s largest sea cave followed by snorkelling at Poor Knight s Islands Dune toboganning, 4WD biking and a well earned meal at the world famous Manganui Fish Shop!
Auckland Recreate an America s Cup regatta on board actual America s Cup racing yachts. Get the blood pumping with an up close and personal cultural experience. Join forces with fierce warriors in a Maori war canoe or encounter a raid by a tribe of Maori warriors on a remote wild west coast beach. Arrive in style by helicopter on Waiheke Island, one of Auckland s crown jewels. Spend the day wine tasting and indulging in culinary delights at some of the stunning world class vineyards on the island. Be an All Black for a Day, and incorporate a little light training.
Rotorua Indulge in the unique experience of a natural mud bath, followed by bathing in therapeutic mineral pools. Partake in a fabulous dinner, overlooking the Pohutu geyser as it plays meters before you Sail across one of our many lakes before mooring in a private bay for lunch Enjoy one of the unique locations of the lodges in the area. From lake edge to bush retreat. Adventure, Luxury and Indulgence, We have it all!
Lake Taupo Hold your own Grand Prix and learn how to drive a Formula One race car replica The Squeeze. Jet boat to the mouth of a hot thermal stream, where you negotiate your way by foot up the squeeze. And after a 200m thermal stream walk you reach the magic spot.a hot pool and waterfall! Kayak to the Rock Carvings.Cruise Home on a boat and catch a trout Wine Cellar Dinner at the famous Poronui NZ s best day trek, 17km Tongariro Alpine Crossing Jet boat up the river to a secret opening to view the?? waterfall Thermal Springs???
Wellington Bike over the world s biggest, purpose-built mountain bike park followed by a massage! A foodies tour of the city s café s, boutique breweries, awardwinning wine bars and restaurants or private tastings and culinary workshops Helicopter away to Boomrock for a luxury retreat and adrenalin activities including extreme golf (maximum 100) 4WD tour along the spectacular south coast to a colony of New Zealand fur seals Be WOW d by the Montana World of WearableArt Awards (Sept)
Christchurch & Canterbury Stay at one of the unique resorts, Peppers Clearwater or Terrace Downs, for stunning outlook and great golf! Ride the Tranz Alpine into snow-capped mountains followed by a 4WD and Jet boating experience Waipara Valley wine tasting on your way to Hanmer Springs for an evening in the hot pools Finish off with a visit to the Antarctic Centre and a Hagglund ride to the airport! All this has not been affected by the recent earthquake.
Queenstown The adrenalin capital of the world, but you will also find indulgent activities such as the wine and spa trail! Walk up the Remarkables, and reward yourself with a cocktail and a helicopter transfer Drive a luxury car on ice! Experience Arrowtown s gold mining history in costume in traditional restaurants / entertainment For sheer majesty a trip to Milford Sound is essential via a Scenic flight over the mountains blue lakes Be challenged by a hold up with Nomad Safaris 4WD
Other incentive activities Destination Vineyards Jet boating Sky Diving / Hot Air Ballooning or Bungy Thermal Springs Health Spas Motor Sports Bay of Islands Kayaking Auckland Rotorua / Taupo Wellington Christchurch & Canterbury Queenstown
5 star incentive accommodation No. of Rooms North Island South Island Min 20 rooms Min 30 rooms Min 60 rooms Kauri Cliffs, Northland (22 rooms) Huka Lodge, Taupo (27 rooms) Cape Kidnappers, Hawkes Bay (26 rooms) Parehua Estate, Martinborough (1 hour from Wellington) (30 rooms) The George Hotel, Christchurch (53 rooms) Peppers Clearwater, Christchurch (80 rooms) Sofitel, Queenstown (82 rooms) Min 100 rooms Min 150 rooms Min 200 rooms Hilton, Lake Taupo (149 rooms) Bolton Hotel, Wellington (147 rooms) Hilton Auckland (165 rooms) The Westin, Auckland (172 rooms) Hyatt Regency, Auckland (369 rooms) The Langham, Auckland (410 rooms) SkyCity Grand, Auckland (344 rooms) Millennium Hotel, Rotorua (227 rooms) 4.5 star Heritage Hotel, Rotorua (203 rooms) 4.5 star Intercontinental or Museum Hotel Wellington Terrace Downs, 50 mins from Christchurch, (accommodates 107) Hotel St Moritz, Queenstown (148 rooms) Millbrook, Queenstown (170 rooms) Millennium Hotel, Queenstown (220 rooms) 4.5 star Heritage Hotel, Queenstown (211 rooms) 4.5 star NB There are more options for incentives such as those 4.5 star properties which have stunning views hence popular with incentives.
How can CINZ help you? Free and impartial advice on venue facilities which meet your budget and delegate expectations Introductions to support services that can ensure the success of your conference Facilitate the quotation process Coordination of site inspections, advice of familiarisations running Annual tradeshow MEETINGS held in NZ in June and you can apply to be a Hosted Buyer www.meetings.co.nz Provide tools and support collateral to assist you in presenting on New Zealand - NZ Planner (hard copy or CD Rom) - DVD - Ready-Made Powerpoint presentations - Newsletter - Images - User friendly website - CINZ is the a Convention Bureau and is NZ government & member funded To find out more, contact Heidi Heming Ph 02 9400 2436 heidi@nzconventions.com.au www.conventionsnz.com