Conference Secretariat: Conferences & Events Ltd PO Box1254, Nelson Ph: 03 546 6022 Email: [email protected] Accommodation A range of accommodation has been specially negotiated for conference delegates. These rates will only be available when booked through the conference organiser.  You will be able to make your reservations online when registering for the meeting. The following Accommodation can be booked on your registration form: Payment for Accommodation A credit card number must accompany your booking request. This will be forwarded to the hotel/B&B as a guarantee and you should pay the balance of your accommodation account directly to the hotel/B&B upon departure. Delegates are responsible for all room, tax and incidental charges. Accommodation Cancellation Policy One room night charge applies for any cancellations received to the secretariat office less than 30 days prior to the conference. Cancellations must be made in writing and sent to the conference secretariat. Boutique Bed and Breakfasts Cathedral Inn  Full www.cathedralinn.co.nz Set on a rise in the blue ribbon residential neighbourhood beside the Nelson Cathedral. This Boutique B & B Inn looks out over the tree tops to the hills that surround Nelson on three sides and the ocean is just in sight. This superior property is 10 minutes from the conference venue. King bed with ensuite   $140.00 Superking or twin with ensuite $140.00 twin occupancy Queen and ensuite $140.00 for 1 person Shelbourne Villa  Full www.shelbournevilla.co.nz Set in a quiet suburban location, 21 Shelbourne Villa is 15 minutes walk from the conference venue and the city centre. Quality accommodation with superbly appointed rooms. Master Suite – luxury King $155.00 The Loft – Super King $225.00 Newby Suite – King $155.00 Garden Suite – King $155.00 Please note – when locating the Villa please make sure you have #21 and not the cottage next door. Cathedral Garden Apartment   Full Stylish ground floor self-contained apartment with private courtyard and garden, situated in the historic Cathedral area just 2 minutes from Nelson CBD and 10 minutes from the conference venue. One bedroom apartment $120.00 (maximum 2 persons)   Self Catering Apartments/ Motels Leisure Lodge Motor Inn www.leisurelodge.co.nz 40 Waimea Road, Nelson 15 minutes walking distance to the Conference Venue and 5 minutes walking distance to the City Centre Relaxing outdoor area with swimming pool and spa pool. Studio Unit (single occupancy) $145.00 Studio Unit (Twin Occupancy) $155.00 Century Park Motor Lodge   www.centuryparkmotorlodge.com 197 Rutherford Street, Nelson One of Nelson newest Motels; a short stroll to the conference venue and Nelson’s CBD. Ambassador Suite $215.00 Delux Studio $193.00 Delux Studio Plus $209.00 Executive Studio $160.00 Executive Studio Plus $182.00 Presedential Suite $275.00 Shower Studio $171.0 Chelsea Park Motor Lodge   Full                  www.chelseapark.co.nz 214 Rutherford Street, Nelson 5 Minute walk from Conference Venue and Nelson’s CBD. Studio Apartment $145.00 One Bedroom Unit $165.00 Palazzo Motor Lodge  Full www.palazzomotorlodge.co.nz 159 Rutherford Street, Nelson Short walk to conference venue and Nelson’s CBD Studio Unit $145 One Bedroom Unit $170 Hotels Rutherford Hotel www.heritage.hotels.co.nz Trafalgar Square, Nelson Central city hotel, offering spacious accommodation. Take advantage of the hotels gymnasium, sauna and outdoor pool. Executive Rooms (Twin/Queen) $155.00 For the following accommodation you will need to contact the Accommodation provider directly and make your own arrangements.  When you phone please make sure you let them know you are attending to the SciCon Conference 2010. Back Packers Accents on the Park www.accentsonthepark.com Accents on the Park is in a quiet part of Trafalgar Square, right next to the famous Nelson Cathedral and Church Hill Park, which places it just seconds away from the bustling centre of town and a short walk from the conference venue. Queen en suite Room $99.00 per room Double/Twin (shared bathroom) $69.00 per room Superior Double/Twin (shared bathroom) $78.00 Tasman Bay Backpackers 03 548 7950 www.TasmanBayBackpackers.co.nz Tasman Bay Backpackers is a warm, sunny, very clean, family-run hostel in central Nelson.  We aim to provide a safe but fun and relaxing environment for all our guests. Our street meets up with the bottom of the mai Boutique Bed and Breakfasts Ah House 03 546 7211  www.ahhouse.co.nz A relaxing, private, self-contained accommodation in Nelson’s CBD. Garden Apartment $150.00 King/Twin $120.00 Single Occupancy n street and it takes about eight minutes to walk into town. Double Room $84 per room (ensuite) Twin Room $64 per room (shared facilities) Double Room $64 per room (shared facilities) Gold Sponsors Faculty of Science   Science Learning Hub     Roger Osborne Lecture Sponsor   General sponsor Exhibitors Royal Society of New Zealand Science Learning Hub Allan Wilson Centre Learnz GNS Science Cambridge University Press ABA Books Pearson G & A Sales Ltd The Logical Interface Exams4u Modern Teaching Aids NELSON CENGAGE Learning Plant & Food Reasearch