Plan your visit.

Everything you need to know — venue, transport, opening hours, accommodation and what to do in Auckland.

NZICC · 11–13 Hobson St, Auckland

New Zealand International Convention Centre

11–13 Hobson Street, Auckland Central

Trade days (buyers only)
Friday 20 Nov · 10:00 – 18:00
Public days
Sat 21 & Sun 22 Nov · 10:00 – 19:00
Opening ceremony
Fri 20 Nov · 09:30 (invitation only)
From Auckland Airport (AKL)
26.6 km · ~30 min by car · NZ$60 taxi
Public transport
Britomart Station (8 min walk) · all city buses
Getting here

Three easy ways to NZICC

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By air

Auckland International Airport (AKL) is 30 min from the venue. Direct daily flights from Guangzhou, Shanghai, Beijing, Hong Kong, Sydney, Melbourne and major US hubs.

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By train / bus

SkyBus runs every 15 minutes from AKL to the CBD (NZ$18). Britomart train station is an 8-minute walk from NZICC.

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By car

SkyCity and Federal Street car parks have 1,800+ spaces, both within 2 minutes' walk. Pre-book through the SkyCity app for discounted day rates.

Accommodation

Stay near the venue

NZCPE 2026 has reserved room blocks at the following hotels. Use the booking code NZCPE26 when booking direct.

SkyCity Grand · 5★

0 min walk · Connected to NZICC. From NZ$420/night with NZCPE26 code.

Cordis Auckland · 5★

5 min drive · Symonds St. From NZ$355/night.

Sofitel Viaduct · 5★

10 min walk · Harbour-side. From NZ$390/night.

Sudima Auckland City · 4★

5 min walk · Nelson Street. From NZ$210/night.

The Grand by SkyCity · 4★

0 min walk · Federal Street. From NZ$280/night.

Ibis Auckland · 3★

15 min walk · Customs Street. From NZ$155/night.

Useful apps

Recommended for your trip

AT Mobile

Auckland public transport — buses, trains, ferries. Tap & pay with your phone.

Uber & Didi

Both rideshare apps operate throughout Auckland. Didi often cheaper for short trips.

NZ Traveller Declaration (NZTD)

Required digital arrival card for all visitors — file before you board.

MetService

Official NZ weather forecast — November is late spring, expect 15–22°C and sun showers.

First time in Auckland?

Add a few days to explore — Waiheke Island wineries, the Hauraki Gulf, Hobbiton, Rotorua geothermal parks and the Bay of Islands are all within reach.