Plan your visit

The venue

The activities during the two-and-a-half-day event are taking place at the Energy Events Centre in Rotorua

The venue offers attendees a quality experience. A huge room for the whole audience sessions, and large breakout rooms equipped with top AV equipment, and AV support for presenters.  Practical sessions will be held in the venue’s sportsdrome.

On the edge of Lake Rotorua, in the beautiful Government Gardens, the Energy Events Centre has great carparking and is also within walking distance to accommodation, cafes, and shops.

Energy Events Centre, Queens Drive, Government Gardens, Rotorua

Take a look at its location.

Energy Events Centre, Queens Drive, Rotorua, 3010

Rotorua

Rotorua is a destination that will surprise and enchant you by how well equipped it is to host events; Rotorua is a small regional city with big city facilities.

Home to one of New Zealand’s largest convention venues and over 13,000 beds available. With a rich history in tourism and events Rotorua provides for a unique and professional conference destination.

Flights 

Daily flights are available between Dunedin and the three major centres; Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch. Connecting flights are also available to and from the regions. Please click here for the Air New Zealand Flight Schedule to find out the best times and prices from your departing airport.

Driving 

Rotorua is located on State Highway 33 which makes it easily accessible by car. The road quality is good on the highway; however, please ensure that you drive to the conditions.

Getting around

There are several taxi and shuttle options for getting to and from the venues.  Below, is a selection of recommended companies to contact:

Super Shuttles 0800 SHUTTLE
Rotorua Taxis 0800 500 000

Accommodation

Quest Rotorua Central

1192 Hinemoa Street, Rotorua

Quest is delighted to sponsor Embracing Change and we encourage attendees to book a room at Quest Apartment Hotel.

A Quest apartment hotel is your home or office away from home, complete with separate living, dining and sleeping areas, workstations and a fully equipped kitchen and laundry facility.

This allows you to cook your own meals, do your own laundry, and relax with plenty of space. www.questapartments.co.nz

All rooms at Quest Rotorua Central, Distinction Hotel Rotorua, Millennium Hotel, and Novotel Hotel that we had put hold (from December 2021) for attendees have either been sold or were released on 10 June 2022. You are welcome to book directly with these hotels but please note that the rooms are subject to availability and the room rate will be at the discretion of the hotel.

For other accommodation options, check out the Rotorua website