Whanganui is an ideal location for conferences and business events. Our accessibility, affordability, unique venues and a welcoming culture make business events and conferences an unforgettable experience for both delegates and organisers.
Value for Money
Business events held in Whanganui benefit from a relatively low cost per delegate thanks to affordable venue hire and services. Budgets stretch here, meaning you won’t need to compromise on any aspect of your event.
Getting Here
Whanganui is within a few hours’ drive of many North Island cities and is serviced by daily Air Chathams flights to Auckland Airport. In addition to scheduled flights, Air Chathams aircraft, with a seating capacity of 18-50 passengers, can be chartered to and from most major cities in New Zealand.
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Minutes drive from CBD to Airport
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1 Hour Flight to Auckland
18
Flights to Auckland per week
2.5
Two and a half hour drive to Wellington
Getting Around
Whanganui is a compact city, with venues, accommodation and attractions generally within walking distance of each other. Delegates love the ease and freedom of getting around without a car and the time saved in transit means more activities can be packed into a day. For destinations further afield, taxis and charter buses or vans are available.
Venues
Whanganui’s venues are flexible and can accommodate groups of up to 1,300. A rich historical legacy has left Whanganui with unique heritage venues, many of which come with interesting and inspiring stories. Organisers are often able to incorporate these narratives into the story of their own organisation or conference, giving a special sense of meaning to the event.
Vendors
Our city has friendly and flexible specialists and suppliers who will take care of all your needs, including accommodation, catering, photography and transportation. Vendors in our tight-knit community are used to working together and you’ll find that their open communication and coordination ensures your event runs smoothly.
Activities
Whanganui has a distinct and unique identity, with excellent opportunities available to connect visitors to our history, arts and nature. Every group can find team-building activities that appeal to them, including Māori cultural tours, riverboat rides and nature walks.
Climate
It’s no secret that Whanganui is a great place to host outdoor events: we’re home to a number of major sporting events like the New Zealand Masters Games and the Whanganui Cricket Festival. Our temperate climate and excellent outdoor venues allow organisers to plan memorable events and activities outdoors.
Support
Planning a successful business event or conference requires local knowledge and coordination with vendors. Advice and logistical support is available free of charge to anyone planning an event in Whanganui. Just get in touch with the Whanganui & Partners team and we’ll make sure your event is one to remember.
Regions Around Whanganui
Centrally located in the North Island of New Zealand, Whanganui is within a 3 hour drive to Taupo, Tongariro National Park and Wellington (capital city); and is one flight from Auckland.
FLIGHTS TO WHANGANUI
The Whanganui Airport offers quick and easy daily flights to Auckland with Air Chathams
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