{"id":1919,"date":"2022-08-19T03:17:33","date_gmt":"2022-08-19T03:17:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/confer.co.nz\/isc2026\/?page_id=1919"},"modified":"2025-11-27T20:21:10","modified_gmt":"2025-11-27T20:21:10","slug":"solo-touring","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/confer.co.nz\/isc2026\/solo-touring\/","title":{"rendered":"Solo Touring"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\t<h1>Pre &amp; Post Touring<\/h1>\n\t<h2>Aotearoa New Zealand<\/h2>\n\t<p><strong>Official Tour Partner &#8211; Exclusive Tours Limited<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>To enhance your experience beyond the official congress programme, we&#8217;ve partnered with Exclusive Tours Limited, who are available to assist delegates and their guests with personal Wellington sightseeing tours and custom travel arrangements.<\/p>\n<h3>\n\t\t\tDay trips\t<\/h3>\n\t<p>They are also offering day tours for any day you want to take a break from presentations or for your travel companions. Options are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Discover Middle Earth &#8211; Half or Full Day Tours<\/li>\n<li>Seal Coast Safari Tour<\/li>\n<li>Discover Wellington &#8211; Morning or Afternoon Tours<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you would like to book your place on one of the tours above, please email isc2026@confer.co.nz, or visit the Exclusive Tours Limited desk on site at the Congress, near the registration desk. More information can be found <a href=\"https:\/\/airdrive.eventsair.com\/eventsairseasiaprod\/production-confer-public\/6d44c72185a84c8db057aa6bb1537099\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Please note that our\u00a0expert-led pre-, post-, and mid-week field trips\u00a0are already being promoted as part of the official programme and are\u00a0not supported by Exclusive Tours Limited. Instead, Sharron and her team are here to help with\u00a0independent touring options\u00a0tailored to your interests.<\/p>\n<strong>Contact Exclusive Tours Limited:<\/strong><br \/>\nEmail: Sharron &#8211;\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:sbhickman@xtra.co.nz\">sbhickman@xtra.co.nz<\/a><br \/>\nMobile: +64 27 473 2934<br \/>\nWebsite:\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.exclusivetours.co.nz\">www.exclusivetours.co.nz<\/a><br \/>\nAddress: 9 Rushland Rise, Pukekohe 2120, New Zealand\n<p>We encourage you to reach out to Sharron and her team for any personal touring needs. They&#8217;ll be happy to help you make the most of your time in Aotearoa New Zealand.<\/p>\n<h1>\n\t\t\tPRE AND POST TOURING\t<\/h1>\n\t<h2>North Island<\/h2>\n\t<p>New Zealand is full of things to do.\u00a0The hardest thing for you, will be\u00a0deciding what to do first. Every\u00a0region will provide you with a unique\u00a0experience. So stay a little longer to\u00a0make sure you get to see more of\u00a0100% Pure New Zealand.<\/p>\n<p><strong>1. Auckland<\/strong><br \/>Shop for designer clothes, scale New Zealand&#8217;s tallest building\u00a0(The Sky Tower) and savour fine food and wine in Auckland,\u00a0New Zealand&#8217;s largest city. Situated alongside three sparkling\u00a0harbours and flanked by black sand beaches and native forest\u00a0to the west, this multicultural hub offers the perfect mix of\u00a0urban chic and outdoor excitement.<\/p>\n<p><strong>2. Hamilton<\/strong><br \/>Meander through themed public gardens and along riverside\u00a0trails in Hamilton. This heartland city offers an eclectic mix\u00a0of metropolitan culture and rural charm and is famed for its\u00a0proximity to must-do attractions like Hobbiton Movie Set and\u00a0the Waitomo Caves.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.confer.nz\/epicoh2019\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/north1.jpg\" alt=\"north1\" itemprop=\"image\" height=\"918\" width=\"594\" title=\"north1\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n\t<p><strong>3. Rotorua<\/strong><br \/>Immerse yourself in M\u0101ori culture and exhilarating\u00a0outdoor adventure in Rotorua. Built amidst a geothermal\u00a0landscape of steaming geysers and bubbling mudpools,\u00a0this tourist hotspot is home to many quintessential Kiwi\u00a0experiences, from white water rafting and offroad 4WD to\u00a0spine tingling M\u0101ori cultural performances.<\/p>\n<p><strong>4. Napier<\/strong><br \/>Enjoy a guided wine tour through the celebrated\u00a0vineyards of Hawke&#8217;s Bay. The city of Napier is New\u00a0Zealand&#8217;s Art Deco centre and has fantastic history,\u00a0a picturesque shoreline, and just the right climate for\u00a0delicious orchard fruits.<\/p>\n<p><strong>5. Wellington<\/strong><br \/>Dine on fine food, craft beers and world class coffee in\u00a0the harbour side city of Wellington. Dubbed the &#8220;coolest\u00a0little capital in the world&#8221; by Lonely Planet, Wellington\u00a0also offers top opportunities for wildlife spotting and\u00a0cultural discovery at the renowned national museum, Te\u00a0Papa Tongarewa.<\/p>\n<h1>\n\t\t\tPRE AND POST TOURING\t<\/h1>\n\t<h2>South Island<\/h2>\n\t<p><strong>6. Nelson<\/strong><br \/>Explore the long golden beaches, alpine lakes and enchanting\u00a0forests of the Nelson region by kayak, car or bicycle. Home to\u00a0three national parks, this region is a favourite holiday spot for\u00a0New Zealanders and so beautiful you&#8217;ll never want to leave.<\/p>\n<p><strong>7. Marlborough Sounds<\/strong><br \/>Discover the many coves of the beautiful Marlborough\u00a0Sounds on a cruise, or cycle through vineyards on\u00a0a wine-tasting tour. A visit to Marlborough is\u00a0incomparable, glorious sunshine, delicious\u00a0food, and luxurious resorts make this area\u00a0a joy to visit.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.confer.nz\/epicoh2019\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/south1.jpg\" alt=\"south1\" itemprop=\"image\" height=\"960\" width=\"783\" title=\"south1\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n\t<p><strong>8. Christchurch<\/strong><br \/>Picturesque Christchurch offers experiences for all\u00a0tastes, from golf and hot air ballooning to punting on the\u00a0Avon River and relaxing in its stunning Botanic Gardens.\u00a0Reconstruction following a major earthquake in 2011has seen Christchurch emerge as a city reimagined. This\u00a0newfound energy earned Christchurch a spot in Lonely\u00a0Planet&#8217;s 2013 Best in Travel Guide as one of the top 10\u00a0cities to visit globally.<\/p>\n<p><strong>9. Queenstown<\/strong><br \/>Find inspiration amongst the unforgettable landscape\u00a0of Queenstown. This four-season resort is known as the\u00a0opportunity for lakeside dining, boutique shopping and\u00a0tours of the region&#8217;s rich gold mining history.<\/p>\n<p><strong>10. Dunedin<\/strong><br \/>Broaden your mind in Dunedin, home to grand old\u00a0buildings and New Zealand&#8217;s oldest university. See\u00a0penguins, sea lions and albatross on the nearby Otago\u00a0Peninsula and experience one of the great scenic train\u00a0journeys on the Taieri Gorge Railway.<\/p>\n<h1>\n\t\t\tPRE AND POST TOURING\t<\/h1>\n\t<h2>New Zealand: what you need to know<\/h2>\n\t<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.confer.nz\/epicoh2019\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/014.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"234\" height=\"129\" \/><br \/><strong>Climate<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The far north of New Zealand is subtropical whilst\u00a0the south is more temperate. The warmest months\u00a0are traditionally December, January and February,\u00a0and the coolest June, July and August.<\/p>\n<p>In summer, the average maximum daytime\u00a0temperatures range between 20-30\u00baC and in\u00a0winter between 10-15\u00baC. You can check weather\u00a0conditions in New Zealand on the New Zealand\u00a0MetService website: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.metservice.com\">www.metservice.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n\t<p><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.confer.nz\/epicoh2019\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/015.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"234\" height=\"129\" \/><br \/>Healthcare<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>New Zealand&#8217;s public and private\u00a0medical and hospital facilities provide\u00a0a high standard of treatment and care.\u00a0Medical services are not free to visitors.\u00a0It&#8217;s recommended you purchase travel\u00a0and health insurance before you visit.\u00a0No vaccination certificates are required.\u00a0There are no snakes or dangerous wild\u00a0animals in New Zealand.<\/p>\n\t<p><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.confer.nz\/epicoh2019\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/016.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"234\" height=\"129\" \/><br \/>Internet and Wi-Fi access in\u00a0New Zealand<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;re looking to stay connected to the internet\u00a0everywhere you go, it&#8217;s recommended that you\u00a0purchase a plan from one of New Zealand&#8217;s main\u00a0networks. Purchasing a plan from a network\u00a0will allow you to access a mix of data, calling\u00a0and texting throughout your trip to suit yourcommunication and connection needs. You will\u00a0find that free Wi-Fi is available in most hotel\u00a0accommodation and hospitality outlets.<\/p>\n\t<p><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.confer.nz\/epicoh2019\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/017.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"234\" height=\"129\" \/><br \/>Mobile telephones<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Check with your phone company before leaving\u00a0home about international mobile roam facilities\u00a0available in New Zealand. Alternatively you can hire\u00a0or buy mobile phones or SIM cards in New Zealand.\u00a0Note that signal is not available in all rural areas.<\/p>\n\t<p><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.confer.nz\/epicoh2019\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/018.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"234\" height=\"129\" \/><br \/>Money<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>New Zealand&#8217;s currency is the dollar\u00a0(NZ$). 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