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ASCILITE 2002 » About Auckland About Auckland
Travelling to Auckland
The ASCILITE 2002 Conference organisers are delighted to announce that Air New Zealand will provide all conference delegates and friends/family travelling to Auckland a 5% discount off the best available airfare. Anyone wishing to take advantage of the discount must call Air New Zealand directly on the toll free reservations number (below) to book or bookings can be made directly at Air New Zealand Travel Centres in Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne, and Perth. Please note that the discount is not available for bookings via a third party or over the Internet. During ASCILITE, Air New Zealand will offer four flights daily to Auckland from Sydney and Melbourne, a daily service from Brisbane and four flights every week from Perth. The offer of the 5% discount is for travel up to 5 days prior and after the conference dates. To take advantage of this offer, simply call toll free 132 476 (in Australia), quote 'KISYDD' and then 'ASCILITE 2002' to the reservations agent and you will be offered the best available airfare less 5%! Of course the cheapest airfares have some stringent conditions attached to their purchase of which the reservations team will make people fully aware at the time of booking. Generally the cheap tickets are non refundable, non transferable, and can not usually be changed without heavy penalties and upgrade fees. We would also recommend people book as early as possible to get the cheapest fares as the cheap tickets are the first to sell out. Australian Citizens do not require visas to enter New Zealand. New Zealand also operates a Visitor Visa waiver system for some countries. For more information in immigration and Visitor Visa requirements, refer to the New Zealand Immigration Service.
Conference LocationUNITEC's main campus is in the suburb of Mt Albert, 10 minutes west of Auckland's central business district. Look at the map > |
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Auckland
is a vibrant South Pacific city situated between glistening harbours,
surrounded by lush forest and subtropical islands. Auckland, City
of Sails, offers an incomparable lifestyle unique within New Zealand
and to the world. |
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No matter which way you turn in Auckland there's always something fun, exciting and different to do. Get in touch with nature and discover some of New Zealand's most famous flora and fauna in the misty Waitakere rainforest and heavily forested Hunua ranges. The Waitemata Harbour and Hauraki Gulf are two of Auckland's most impressive natural attractions and being the watersport capital of New Zealand you'll find plenty of ways to explore them in the "City of Sails". Within
35 minutes in any direction from the city centre you'll find something
to do for everyone. |
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| Transport and Tours | Getting
around Auckland is easy by public transport, taxi or ferry or by hiring
your own car. A great way to enjoy and discover more about Auckland is to spend a day with an experienced local guide. As a modern city surrounded by subtropical South Pacific Islands and native forest Auckland's diversity offers a myriad of sightseeing opportunities. And with over 270 adventure and tour operators in the Auckland region you’ll never miss out on the fun! |
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| Dining, Nightlife & Entertainment | Whether
your energy levels shoot up or down in the evening, Auckland gives
you plenty of scope for fun. Linger over a meal or burn off some calories
on the dance floor, catch a play or find a seat in front of the Philharmonia. |
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Information on Auckland International Airport: |
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New
Zealand’s awesome landscapes, lush forests, amazing wildlife
and pleasant climate make it a haven for many outdoor activities,
and a great place to unwind. New Zealand society is diverse, sophisticated,
and multicultural, and the honesty, friendliness, and openness of
Kiwis will impress you. And the great advantage of New Zealand is
that all of its diverse physical, cultural, and artistic landscapes
are so close to each other! |
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Your
complete guide to activities, dining, wineries, adventure and attractions
in Waitakere City. |
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Take
the Virtual Tour around New Zealand right here and view our slide
show, look up tourism information. Take a look at the Guide Book.
You can search at any time to find more. Have fun virtually touring
our beautiful country |
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See the Tourism and sightseeing page for more information.
See the Accommodation page for more information.
