Auckland
Auckland has the ability to offer exceptional venues for a vast array of genuinely different experiences for any event. The largest city in New Zealand, Auckland is surrounded by the sea and is known for its large boating population, hence its name the City of Sails .
Auckland has a fascinating heritage and a unique blend of cultures with strong influences from Maori, Polynesian, Asian and European cultures.
The landscape of Auckland is dominated by 48 dormant volcanoes and the many islands in Auckland's three harbours.
Auckland has excellent infrastructure to host conferences and incentives with major conference and convention centres, off site venues, luxury accommodation and boutique hotels centrally located.
From delegates to divas - Auckland Convention Centre at The Edge has venues with unique features and flexibility including The Civic Theatre, an Auckland icon and the city's most spectacular theatre and function venue, Auckland Town Hall housed in a heritage building and the Aotea Centre.
Sky City is New Zealand 's most innovative entertainment complex and convention venue. Located within the complex is a convention centre, 2 hotels, 11 restaurants and bars, 3 casinos, 1 theatre and the Sky Tower.
You can enjoy breathtaking views and fine dining at the top of the 328-metre Sky Tower . The more adventurous can try jumping off the sky tower or climb to the top of it or maybe take a bridge climb or a bungy jump from the harbour bridge. There are over 40 golf courses all within an hours drive of the city, for a one off game or a team event.
Offsite venues and function facilities are numerous. Right in the middle of the Domain with sweeping views over the harbour and Hauraki Gulf sits the Auckland Museum home of New Zealand 's largest collection of Polynesian artefacts. Here you can host a formal dinner in the grand foyer or a progressive cocktail function amongst the artifacts highlighted by a Maori Cultural performance.
Other suggestions include a seafaring theme at the National Maritime Museum , a sporting function in the Hall of Legends at the home of rugby in Auckland - Eden Park or a cocktail party at the Auckland Art Gallery home of the largest and most comprehensive collection of local art in New Zealand.
The Viaduct Harbour and Princes Wharf, focal points for sea-side dining and partying can be utlilised as a great dine around option. The waters surrounding Auckland are an ideal setting for racing on board genuine America's Cup yachts, enjoying a catered leisurely cruise or relaxing on a luxury launch finishing with a visit to the fascinating Maritime Museum right on the harbour.
Waiheke Island , just a 35-minute ferry ride from downtown, is home to world-class wineries some with function venues. The diversity of the Auckland landscape provides an inviting and exciting range of golfing opportunities and Auckland is known for offering some of the best golfing in New Zealand amongst unrivalled scenic beauty. Great Barrier Island, a must visit destination is only 30 minutes scenic flight from Auckland.
On the wild west coast black sand beaches that were featured in the film "The Piano" and the television series "Xena: Warrior Princess' beckon you to try your hand at riding quad bikes up and down dunes, mountain bike through coastal forest or take an exhilarating ride on a blokart.
For a pampering experience Auckland has a range of day spa's offering clients exclusive wellness treatments designed for mind, body and soul.
We want to make your Auckland C&I experience the one that everyone remembers and nobody knows Auckland better than we do. Contact us to request your free copy of our convention and incentive planner, promotional DVD or destinational collateral to assist with your decision.