GETTING HERE
& VENUES

Photo Credit: Storyline Pictures Nelson

GETTING HERE

Located at the Top of the South Island, Nelson Tasman is highly connected to other parts of New Zealand and the world. You can fly, cruise or drive to our region.

Photo Credit: Storyline Pictures Nelson

BY AIR

Nelson Airport (NSN) is one of the country's busiest regional airports. Air New Zealand, Sounds Air, Originair and Golden Bay Air connect you to seven direct destinations in New Zealand, including Auckland, Wellington, and Christchurch.

Approximate flight times
Auckland to Nelson - 85 min
Wellington to Nelson - 45 min
Christchurch to Nelson - 55 min

Photo Credit: Interislander

BY FERRY

Regular Cook Strait ferries provide vehicle and passenger access between Wellington on the North Island and Picton on the South Island, just a short drive from Nelson City.

Why not take the scenic route across Cook Strait with Interislander.

Check out their offer below - available to all delegates.

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Photo Credit: nelsontasman.nz

BY ROAD

Nelson Tasman is highly connected to the rest of New Zealand and is accessible by road from Christchurch, Blenheim, Picton, the West Coast and Murchison.

Approximate drive times
Christchurch to Nelson City: 5 hours 20 minutes
Blenheim to Nelson City: 1 hour 45 minutes
Picton to Nelson City: 1 hour 55 minutes
Murchison to Nelson City: 1 hour 50 minutes
Westport to Nelson City: 3 hours 10 minutes

INTERISLANDER
OFFER

Special discounted fares are available on Interislander for HPNZ members and exhibitors attending this year’s conference.

Please email salessupport@interislander.co.nz to confirm availability and fares.

EVENT VENUES

We're excited to be holding our event at two incredible venues.

The Trafalgar Centre is just a 10-minute stroll to Nelson's vibrant city centre and a 15-minute ocean-side drive from the airport.

TRAFALGAR CENTRE

MAIN CONFERENCE & EXPO

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Nestled in the heart of Nelson it is just a short stroll from the Trafalgar Centre, other accommodation providers and Kismet, a late night Cocktail & Whisky bar.

RUTHERFORD HOTEL

AWARDS DINNER

Photo Credit: Rutherford Hotelz

GETTING HERE & VENUES