The Conference Venue
SkyCity Convention Centre
The Conference is going to be held at the SkyCity Auckland Convention Centre.
Located in the heart of the City, with access to two hotels, the SkyCity Hotel and The SkyCity Grand Hotel. SkyCity is within a five minute walk, and conveniently centred between Queen Street (the central city's premier retail strip) and The Viaduct, home of the 2000 and 2003 America's Cup regattas and to some of the city's most popular dining and night spots.
Directions to the venue
From Sky City Grand Hotel
If you are staying at the Sky City Grand Hotel, you can gain access to the Congress floor by using the hotel lifts and stopping at Level 4.
From Sky City Hotel
If you are staying at the Sky City Hotel, you can either exit the hotel onto Federal Street and cross the road to the Sky City Convention Centre and take the escalators to level 4 or take the hotel lift to level 3 and use the Sky Bridge to access level 5 of the Convention Centre, you will then need to take the escalator down to level 4.
Transport
The SKYCITY Grand Hotel is located in the heart of Auckland City at 90 Federal Street.
Auckland Airport
Auckland Airport is an easy 45 minute drive away by bus, car or taxi. The Airbus Express departs every 15 minutes to the city, and costs about NZ$15 each way. Airport shuttles are approximately NZ$22 per person and depart regularly.
If you are traveling by taxi, they are located outside the domestic and international terminals and cost approximately NZ$60 into the city. If you are traveling by car, take the Southern Motorway north, exit at Nelson Street and follow the signs directly to SKYCITY.
If you would like more information about transport from Auckland Airport, please visit the Auckland Airport Website.
Britomart
We are a quick 10 minute walk from Britomart – Auckland's central bus and train station, and the Intercity Bus terminal is right on our doorstep.
For free bus, train and ferry information, please contact the MAXX Contact centre on +64 9 366 6400 or visit the MAXX website to use the online journey planner.
Private Transfers
The SKYCITY Grand Hotel Guest Relations team can assist with private transfer options in our luxury car service.
Please phone +64 9 363 7003 or email grandhotelconcierge@skycity.co.nz