2025 Conference Location
Join us in stunning Wanaka in the Central Otago region of New Zealand.
Just an hour from the Queenstown International Airport, it offers stunning scenery, with a small town community vibe.
With many quality restaurants and varied accommodation, it offers a tranquil place to relax, or adrenalin activities for thrill-seekers.
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In May, you will enjoy the beautiful autumn (fall) colours set against a backdrop of snow covered mountaings
Rippon Winery offers cellar door tastings and beautiful scenery
Accommodation
Wanaka has many accommodation options, and we have arranged discounts with local businesses.
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Wanaka is very walkable. For a reference point to search for walking distance between the venue and your accommodation, use "Lake Wanaka Centre" in your maps app. We recommend staying in Wanaka, rather than Albert Town, as the latter requires a vehicle and has fewer facilities.
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Hotel/Motel Accommodation
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(Note: this is currently the conference venue but subject to change for operational requirements).
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​​​Apartment accommodation
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We recommend this company over using booking engines. The owners of the agency are local, inspect all properties before check in, and have excellent cleaning standards.
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To obtain our conference discount for BCR, use the code "VIP20" in the promo code.
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Dining
Wanaka has fabulous restaurants and cafes.
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Delegates are invited to register for the optional Conference Dinner at the end of day one at The Stoaker Room. Tickets are available on the Registration Page.
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Here are some links to some of our other favourites, to whet your appetite
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Restaurants
Casual dining
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​Kai Whakapai
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Thai Siam (free delivery/10% off for pick up)
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Relishes Cafe (excellent carrot cake!)
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The Stoaker Room (this is our Conference Dinner venue)
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What to do in Wanaka
Visit the 100% Pure New Zealand Website to learn more about local activities. There are plenty of hiking trails, mountain biking tracks, as well as kayaking and lake cruises.
Queenstown is the stepping off point for Wanaka with lots of adrenalin filled activities (such as the original bungy jump, and jetboating) as well as more sedate activities (like visiting the Kiwi Farm, or a trip on the TSS Earnslaw Steamship to a working sheep farm).
How to get to Wanaka
The closest major aiport is in Queenstown (ZQN) and is serviced by Qantas, Air New Zealand, Virgin and Jetstar.
You will want to book the window seat for the flight into possibly the most beautiful airport location in the world!
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From Queenstown, you can book a shuttle to Wanaka, or hire a car. As a smaller town, most of Wanaka is walkable, but if you want to explore a little more, you might want to book a rental car.
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If you prefer a shuttle, we will be coordinating this for groups to save costs.
We recommend and use Snap Car Rentals. Use the Code SNAP10 for a discount