Good to GREAT!

Come and join us for the greatest ever CBANZ conference 17th, 18th & 19th of May 2012 held in Te Papa Wellington.

Partners Excursions:

We have sourced exciting excursions for the partners of the delegates who are not attending the conference.  All excursion bookings need to be done directly through the contact person listed in the information below:

City of Style Tour – Wild About Wellington

City of Style is for those who love great design stores and want to explore the best luxury products in the city. We endeavour to introduce you to Wellington’s designers as part of each tour.

The stores on the tour includes:
- New Zealand merino wool designer clothing,
- gifts and art from New Zealand’s artisans,
- an introduction to organic New Zealand skin care,hand-blended here in Wellington,
- great street wear through to couture from local designers,
- precious gem jewellery from national award-winning jewellers.

Tour details:

Days of Tour – This is a half day tour, there are availabilities for the morning of Friday 18th May and for both afternoons Friday 18th & Saturday 19th May 2012.

Guest Numbers -
A minimum of 4 guests for this tour. The maximum number is 10 guests per tour.

Tour Duration & Pick Up - There is a morning tour and an afternoon tour option, the tours run for 3hours.  Jennifer will meet you in the lobby of your hotel or whatever is most convenient to you on the day.

Tour Cost – $125p/person

Click here to book your City of Style Tour and be sure to mention that you are part of the Certified Builders Conference.


Lord of the Rings – Wellington Rover Tours

Follow in the Footsteps of Hobbits, Dwarfs, Elves and Men

We are the Lord of the Rings location professionals in Wellington. We were the first company in the North Island to operate tours and our passengers are constantly telling us we are the best. If you have an interest in the Lord of the Rings and you want a unique Wellington experience, then this is the tour for you.

Tour Includes:
Orc sized picnic lunch, view ipod movie clips, still photo screen shots to relive the movie, all transport from city accommodation, WETA CAVE visit, free souvenir map, short walks and a friendly informative storytelling guide.

Tour Details:

Day of Tour - This tour is available on Friday 18th and Saturday 19th May 2012.

Guest Numbers – no minimum or maximum

Tour Duration & Pick Up - This is a full day tour, pick up will be at 9am outside the Wellington I-Site.

Tour Cost - Adult $170 and Child $85

Click here to book your Lord of the Rings Tour and be sure to mention that you are part of the Certified Builders Conference.


Discover ZEALANDIA: New Zealand’s ultimate nature experience!

A paradise that took 80 million years to evolve was almost destroyed in the last few hundred…

Just 10 minutes from central Wellington, ZEALANDIA is a unique eco-attraction. New Zealand’s incredible natural history and our world-renowned conservation movement are brought to life with a state-of-the-art indoor exhibition. Then step through our predator-proof fence into our beautiful 225ha (550 acre) eco-sanctuary for your best opportunity to see some of New Zealand’s rarest birds, reptiles and insects in the wild.

Tour Details:

Day of Tour - Zealandia is open everyday.

Guest Numbers – no minimum or maximum

Tour Duration & Pick Up - You can spend as little or as much time as you like in this eco-sanctuary.  Click here to view the numerous transportation options.

Tour Cost - Click here to view the admission charges.