You can fly between all New Zealand cities and most major towns using domestic air services. Air New Zealand and Qantas are the main providers. Their services are complemented by regional airlines, charter companies and scenic flight operators.

Please visit the Queenstown Airport website for more information:

www.queenstownairport.co.nz

One-way Airport transfers to Millbrook Resort are included in the delegate and accompanying person registration fee. If you would like to purchase additional tickets, please complete the appropriate section of the online registration form.

To assist delegates upon their arrival into Queenstown, shuttle buses will be available. A guide will be stationed at the airport as a recognition point for delegates.

To ensure that we do our best in meeting your flight, we require that you complete the flight information section of the online registration form.

Proposed shuttle times and costs are as follows:

Day 1 - February 19

Day 2 - February 20

Please note that transfers have not been organised to meet specific flights. Instead, the shuttle transfers have been arranged to accommodate most incoming flights into Queenstown, as they arrive via Auckland or Christchurch, in addition to the international destinations of Brisbane and Sydney.

As indicated above, in order to ensure that your arrival into Queenstown has been catered to, it is requested that your flight information be provided during the course of your registration.
 

For any specific enquiries, please contact the Conference Managers:

Tour Hosts Pty Limited
Attention Conference Manager Glaucoma 2008:

Decimal currency is used in New Zealand with the dollar as the basic unit (100 cents = $1). Notes come in $100, $50, $20, $10, and $5. Coins come in 10c, 20c, 50c, $1 and $2 denominations.

Refer to www.x-rates.com for information on current exchange rates.

$1.00 USD = $1.31 NZD (approx.)

Currency exchange facilities are available in most banks, hotels and airports and operate normal business hours. Credit cards are accepted at most restaurants and shops, the most widely used being Mastercard, Visa, American Express and Diners Club.
 

February is summer in New Zealand and average February daytime temperatures hovers around 20°C (F high 80°s – 90°s). The summer days are long and midsummer dawn is as early as 5am while dusk settles around 9-10pm.

In February, the climate in New Zealand can be inclement and temperatures range from 10°C to 22°C. In summer, a light jacket or sweater should be included in your luggage should the weather turn cooler or you visit higher altitudes. You can expect some rain, so include a light rainproof jacket or coat. Generally New Zealanders are informal dressers, however, we suggest you bring a jacket and tie with you for special occasions.

For frequent updates on the weather in New Zealand, please visit the following website:

www.metservice.co.nz
 

Bistros, restaurants, cafes and coffee shops offer varied menus, prices and decor. At some restaurants you can keep the liquor bill down by taking your own wine. These are called "BYOW" restaurants, an abbreviation for "bring your own wine".
 

Electricity is supplied throughout New Zealand at 230/240 volts, 50 hertz. Most hotels and motels provide 110 volt ac sockets (rated at 20 watts) for electric razors only.

For all other equipment, an adapter/converter is necessary, unless the item has a multi-voltage option. Please note that power outlets only accept flat 3 or 2-pin plugs, depending on whether an earth connection is fitted.
 

Goods and services tax (GST) is an indirect tax that businesses charge as part of the goods and services they provide. The current GST rate in New Zealand is 12.5%.

Visitors to New Zealand must pay GST on all goods and services that they buy whilst in the country. There is no refund of GST available when you leave New Zealand. Some stores may waiver this GST if you show a return air ticket. Further information can be obtained from the following website:

www.ird.govt.nz/yoursituation-nonres/travel-nz
 

All travellers to New Zealand, other than Australian’s, require a valid entry VISA prior to travel to New Zealand. For many nationalities (29 in total) an Electronic Visa or Electronic Travel Authority (ETA) can be obtained from your travel agent or airline when making your travel arrangements. Please see your travel agent, airline or visit the following website for further details:

www.immigration.govt.nz