Venue
The conference starts on Monday 17 May at 11:30 am with the Retailers- Only Lunch and 12:00pm for the Networkers Briefing light lunch. Shortly after that, the conference will kick off at 2:15 pm with the Opening and Business Connect both compulsory for all attendees.
Retailers are required to register before 11:00 am and sponsors and networkers to arrive and register before 11:30 am to arrive in time for the networkers briefing. Please ensure you arrive on time.
The conference finishes on Wednesday 19 May at 1:30 pm.
Venue:
Hilton Lake Taupo 80-100 Napier Rd,
Hilltop, Taupo 3330, New Zealand
t: 64 7-378 7080
Accommodation
Accommodation bookings for iMedia Online Retail Summit NZ, 17 - 19 May 2021 are handled and paid for by Comexposium and managed through our online registration process.
When your registration is confirmed you will have the opportunity to book your accommodation for the duration of the conference and provide your credit card details. A hotel reservation will be made for you and guaranteed with your credit card. Your credit card will not be charged; it is requested so we can pre-registration you for a fuss-free check-in experience on arrival.
Can I stay an extra night?
Hilton Taupo is offering you a special rate of NZ$243 per room per night (incl. breakfast), 3 days pre and post-the-conference (subject to availability). Your hotel booking is between you and the hotel, please check their terms and conditions. The hotel will charge you directly for any additional room nights and will charge upon check-out along with room incidentals. If you need to cancel your pre and post accommodation, you must do so directly with the hotel. Please note at the time of registration you will have the option to indicate if you require additional nights. If so the reservation team will contact you directly. Alternatively, you can contact the Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort directly, and quote our conference code ‘IMEDIAORS’ to book your exclusive rate.
To book additional nights please contact: Ana Hutchinson E: Ana.Hutchinson@Hilton.com.
Getting there
"The Great Lake Taupo region is centrally located in the middle of the North Island, approximately 3 ½ hours drive from Auckland and 4 ½ hours drive from Wellington. If you are driving, outdoor complimentary self-parking is available to all guests. Alternatively, you can choose to opt for covered, secured parking at an additional cost of $30 per night (charged to your room).
The closest airport is Taupo Airport located only 10 mins drive from the Hilton Taupo. We recommend that you pre-book your transfer from the airport transfer as availability may be limited. It is the responsibilities of each delegate to organise and arrange their own transport to and from the airport. Great Lake Taxis provide taxis and shuttles to and from Taupo Airport whether you're by yourself or in a large group. For more information: https://www.greatlaketaxis.co.nz/airport-services.
The above provider is listed to assist you in finding the best way to get from and to the airport. Comexposium does not accept any responsibilities.
Flight information
All delegates are required to make their own flight bookings to and from Tauport Airport. We strongly urge you to book your flights upon confirmation of your attendance.
Recommended flight from Auckland to Taupo on Monday 17 May 2021:
Air New Zealand - Q300 Departing Auckland at 08:05 am - Arriving Taupo 08:55 am
Recommended flight from Taupo to Auckland on 19 May 2021:
Air New Zealand - Q300 Departing Taupo 06:15 pm - Arriving Auckland 07:05 pm.