The ICSB conference offers you a once in a lifetime opportunity to visit New Zealand and we know you will want to spend some time visiting all the attractions that our beautiful country has to offer, whether it is bungy-jumping and jet-skiing in the South Island or enjoying our thermal pools or our world class wineries in the North Island.

Pre and Post Tours

From culture to coffee, music to movie-making, Wellington’s sights and sounds will leave you wanting more. If you’re into the outdoors we’ve got action-packed adventure activities to picturesque walks around the beautiful harbour and hills. Come celebrate our culture at Te Papa or come face-to-face with the closest living relative to a dinosaur at ZEALANDIA. Get a taste of Wellywood at the Weta Cave movie museum or just watch the world go by at Oriental Bay, Wellington’s golden sand inner-city beach.

In addition you can take in a wine tour, cooking class, food tour and much much more. For ideas and to make bookings with local tour operators go to http://www.wellingtonnz.com/sights_activities.

If you would like a tour designed for you - no problem! Sharron at Exclusive Tours can tailor a tour specifically for you, whether you want to see Wellington and the Region or another wonderful location in New Zealand - Sharron can make it happen. For ideas visit www.exclusivetours.co.nz. To enquire or book, email Sharron at sharronh@exclusivetours.co.nz or call +64 274 732934.

Venue

Once you get to Wellington you will find that the conference venue, Wellington’s Michael Fowler Centre is in the heart of the city (111 Wakefield Street), next to Wellington’s beautiful waterfront, close to the modern national museum, galleries, shopping and entertainment. A large range of accommodation options are within a few minutes’ walk.

Visa's

Visa Requirements: Some nationalities may need to apply for a visa to visit New Zealand, and need an invitation letter. The purpose of this letter is to assist you to apply for the appropriate visa for your visit. Please note that should your application be successful we expect you to register for the full conference. You can request  the letter from Denise O'Meara d.omeara@massey.ac.nz.

Travel to and from the Airport

The airport is not for from the CBD (roughly 8 km or 5 miles). There is an airport bus (NZ $8.50) which has drop off points near the hotels or you can catch a taxi (allow NZ $30). Please find a link with info on the airport bus here: http://www.metlink.org.nz/timetables/bus/091.