Included Social Program

The following event is included in the registration fee for delegates. If you require additional tickets please complete Section D of your Registration Form.

Monday 3rd July, 2006 IS1: Welcome Reception New Zealand Room 3, 4 and Foyer, SKYCITY Dress: Casual

Time: 1730 - 1900 hrs

 

All delegates are invited to attend the Welcome Reception to be held in the New Zealand Rooms 3, 4 and Foyer at SKYCITY. Renew old friendships and make new acquaintances as we welcome you to New Zealand.

Additional tickets: NZ$66 (A$60).

Optional Social Program

The following event is NOT included in the registration fee for delegates. If you would like to attend please complete Section E of your registration Form to purchase a ticket.

Tuesday 4th July, 2006 OS1: Gala Dinner Auckland Room, SKYCITY Dress: Business Attire

Time: 1900 - 2300 hrs

 

A memorable highlight of the Conference is the Dinner in the Auckland Room at SKYCITY. Enjoy a sumptuous three course meal and New Zealand wines. An ideal opportunity to mingle and meet fellow delegates.

Tickets: NZ$130 (A$120).

 

Disclaimer: The services specified in the social program are available at the time of writing. However, in the event that any service(s) become unavailable or minimum numbers are not met. Tour Hosts Corporate Special Events reserves the right to alter or cancel the event.

Optional Day Tours

The following tours are NOT included in the registration fee for delegates. If you would like to purchase tickets please complete Section F of your Registration Form.

 

› OT1: Auckland City Sights Tour Sunday 2 July 2006 Cost: NZ$60.00 per person

Time: 1300 – 1630 hrs

 

Auckland is New Zealand’s largest city and one of the most impressive with its beautiful harbours, dormant volcanoes and unique visitor attractions. An afternoon tour is the perfect way to view the city highlights, and to see first hand why Auckland is known as the ‘City of Sails’. The tour will venture past the Harbour Bridge and The American Express Viaduct – location of the last America’s Cup before visiting the main shopping and business district on Queen Street. Travel passed Mount Eden, a dormant volcano whose summit offers panoramic views, the Auckland Domain - the city’s oldest park, the trendy café and shopping areas of Parnell Village, the Michael Savage memorial with its beautiful views of Waitemata Harbour, and the scenic waterfront route of Tamaki Drive.

› OT2: Waitakere Rainforest & Black Sand Beaches Wednesday 5 July 2006 Cost: NZ$95.00 per person

Time: 1230 – 1730 hrs

 

Only 30 kilometres from downtown Auckland is the city’s largest regional park, the Waitakere Ranges. Leave behind the bustle of the city and step into the tranquillity of the rainforest. Travel to the Arataki Centre perched high on the ridge of the Waitakere Ranges and enjoy breathtaking panoramic views from the Tasman Sea to the Pacific Ocean. Learn about and admire the magnificent traditional Maori carvings. Enjoy an easy walk amongst New Zealand’s famous kauri trees and giant tree ferns. Unwind by spectacular cascading waterfalls or swim beneath them. Experience the power of the wild and rugged West Coast and feel the black sand beneath your feet as you stroll along some of the most awe-inspiring beaches the world has to offer.

› OT3: Waiheke Island Thursday 6 July 2006 Cost: NZ$218.00 per person

Time: 0930 – 1700 hrs

 

Waiheke Island is a 35 minute ferry ride from Auckland across the beautiful Hauraki Gulf, but it is a million miles away in peace and beauty. The Island has award winning vineyards, olive groves and pastureland with the residential areas consisting of small village settings each with its own character. This tour will take you through some of the villages, as well as enjoy wine tasting at some of the islands most beautiful and famous wineries. Enjoy lunch in at one of the vineyards whilst looking across the Hauraki Gulf back to Auckland.

› OT4: Sailing on Waitemata Harbour Friday 7 July 2006 Cost: NZ$165.00 per person

Time: 0930 – 1230 hrs

 

The America’s Cup is the world’s oldest and most prestigious sporting trophy and ultimate yachting regatta. Usually the domain of billionaires and elite professional yachties, NZL 40 and NZL 41 offer the unique opportunity for everyone to participate sailing on these grand prix racing machines. Passengers become the crew and are encouraged to take the helm, exert energy on the grinders or simply sit back and enjoy the action as we sail down the Auckland Harbour. The trip suits people of all experiences and abilities and is the perfect activity in Auckland, ‘City of Sails’.

 

› Tours Terms & Conditions

 

These tours, designed by Tour Hosts Destination Management (license No. 2TA001144), are for participating delegates and accompanying persons of the Australian Statistical Conference / New Zealand Statistical Association Conference.

 

› Reservations, Bookings & Final Details

 

Reservations should reach Tour Hosts Destination Management no later than 1 June 2006 and full payment is required at that time. No space on tours will be reserved without payment. Bookings will be acknowledged and participants advised of final details. If minimum numbers are not achieved, alternative arrangements or a complete refund of the published tour price will be made.

 

› Maximum Numbers

 

The number of participants on ALL tours is limited and places will be allocated strictly in order of receipt of payment.

 

› Travel Insurance

 

A travel insurance policy purchased in the country of origin covering loss of deposit, airfares, accommodation charges, medical expenses, loss or damage to personal property and repatriation expenses is strongly recommended. The insurance should cover loss arising from the passenger’s inability to travel due to any reason whatsoever. Tour Hosts Destination Management accepts no responsibility for any loss, damages or expenses incurred by a person travelling.

 

› Cancellation Fees

 

Where participants cancel their tour bookings prior to 1 June 2006, payment will be refunded in full. Thereafter, no refund will be made.

Disclaimer: The services specified in these itineraries are available at the time of writing. However, in the event that any service(s) become unavailable for any reason, Tour Hosts will make every effort to supply alternative services of an equal standard and value but cannot accept any responsibility for failure to provide the specified services.