Site Tours & Social Events

SUNDAY 2 AUGUST

The social events on Sunday afternoon are optional extras that can be purchased during registration for the conference. 

Golf Tournament

Sunday 2 August, 11am to 6pm

Join your peers for a half-day of golf at the Christchurch golf course at 45 Horseshow Lake Road.

Depart: Te Pae Christchurch at 11am. Tee off at midday.

Return: Bus back to Te Pae Christchurch by 6pm.

Limited to 32 people

Cost per person $145 +gst - includes transport to/from venue. Equipment hire is optional and can be arranged on arrival at the club rooms.

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Beer Tasting

Sunday 2 August, 3pm to 5.30pm

Venue to be confirmed - will be walking distance from the Te Pae convention cenre. Please bring your conference lanyard and ID with you to participate in the beer tasting.

Registration open at Te Pae venue from 10am for badge pick up.

Limited to 25 people

Cost per person $95 +gst

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Guided Zipline Tour

It starts with a scenic chairlift ride to the hilltop. Highlights include New Zealand’s
highest zipline (150 metres) and the
longest zipline (over one kilometre).

Sunday 2 August, Midday to 4.30pm

Depart: Te Pae Christchurch by bus at midday.

Return: Te Pae Christchurch by 4.30pm

Limited to 22 people

Cost per person $245 +gst, including transport

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River Jet Boating

Take a thrilling one hour jet-boat ride on the Waimakariri River with stunning views of the Southern Alps and Canterbury Plains.

Sunday 2 August, Midday to 5.30pm

Depart: Te Pae Christchurch by bus at midday.

Return: Te Pae Christchurch by 5.30pm.

Limited to 24 people

Cost per person $245 +gst, including transport

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Go-Kart, Mini-Golf & Arcade Games

Sunday 2 August at 2.30pm to 5.30pm

Depart: Te Pae Christchurch at 1.30pm.

Return: Te Pae Christchurch by 5.30pm

Time includes bus transfer, go-kart laps, mini golf round, arcade games, half pizza. Licensed premises.

Limited to 20 people

Cost per person $135 +gst

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eBike Tour of Hagley Park and Central city

Sunday 2 August at 1.30pm to 4.30pm

Depart: Te Pae Christchurch at 1.30pm.

Return: Te Pae Christchurch at 4.30pm.

Time includes a short escorted walk to the bike shop to pick up your bike. Fee includes an eBike and guided 2.5 hour tour on an easy flat route.

Limited to 34 people

Cost per person $195 + gst

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SUNDAY 2 AUGUST

CONFERENCE WELCOME FUNCTION

Venue: Te Pae Christchurch

Time: Sunday 6pm to 7:30pm

Catering: Beverages and light snacks

FREE: This function is included for free with all conference tickets.

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MONDAY 3 AUGUST

CONFERENCE GALA DINNER

Venue: Te Pae Christchurch

Time: Pre-Dinner Drinks in Exhibition Hall, 6pm to 7pm, followed by the Gala Dinner in Plenary Hall, 7pm to 10pm

Catering: 3 course meal, beverages plus cash bar, the  guest speaker is Duncan Garner.

FREE: This function is included for free with all conference tickets.

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TUESDAY 4 AUGUST

SITE TOUR - Foodstuffs South Island Hornby Distribution Centre

Venue: 17 Hickory Place, Islington

Time: 3.30pm to 6pm

3:15pm departure assembly in the Te Pae foyer then depart by coach to arrive at Foodstuffs by 4pm. The tour will take 90 minutes. After the tour the bus will drive to Christchurch Airport. Airport drop off will be at approximately 6pm. The bus will then return to Te Pae Convention Centre to drop off anyone staying in Christchurch overnight.

Cost per person: $89 Includes transport to the Airport after the tour. Hi-vis will be provided. Closed toe shoes must be worn.

During a tour of our Hornby Distribution Centre, you’ll get to see our new state of the art automated freezer in action. The visit will also include a walkthrough of our Ambient and Temperature Controlled DCs, which together support the movement of 1.3 million bulk cartons each week to our network across the South Island.  

The tour offers a valuable insight into how our operational teams work together to keep product flowing efficiently through the network, making sure shelves stay stocked and we continue delivering value for our customers every day.

QUESTIONS? View the FAQ page or email rose@mandeville.co.nz