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National Conference May 2024
Devon Hotel - New Plymouth
The Devon Hotel and Conference Centre features the Marbles buffet restaurant, heated outdoor pool and free use of mountain bikes. There is free on-site parking, free Wi-Fi and free Internet access to all rooms. Amenities include a fridge, tea/coffee making facilities and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a guest laundry and a same-day dry cleaning service. Gaming devices are also available for use. Drinks and an all-day menu can be found at The Rocks Lounge Bar along with a 24-hour room service. Devon Hotel and Conference Centre is a 3-minute drive from Pukekura Park, and 1640 feet from the Foreshore and Coastal Walkways. Just 9 minutes from the New Plymouth centre and a 12-minute drive from New Plymouth Airport. If you fancy a trip to Mount Egmont, then allow for a 50-minute drive.
Accommodation
We have made arrangements with three hotels to accommodate our conference. Simply select and follow the instructions which vary from Hotel to Hotel to get your room sorted.
Devon Hotel, 390 Devon St East, New Plymouth
Auto Lodge, 393 Devon St East, New Plymouth
Plymouth International, 220 Courtenay St, New Plymouth
ACCOMMODATION
Devon Hotel (Click to view rooms)
Room Type | Standard Price | Special Price |
Studio | $270 | $169 |
Twin Share | $290 | $189 |
Suite | $370 | $209 |
Add $25.00 p/person p/day for Bed & Breakfast rate
The above rates are per room per night and include GST.
Attendees book to direct; delegate to pay own Online booking code FNRE2024
the agreed accommodation rates can be applied by:
a. logging on to our website devonhotel.co.nz and entering the desired dates and then their code in our “Promo code” field
b. contacting our Reservations department directly via email or phone
(06) 759 9099 | mail@devonhotel.co.nz | 0800 843 338
bookings subject to availability once the above accommodation block is filled
Auto Lodge, 393 Devon St East, New Plymouth
Auto Lodge is New Plymouth’s most surprising accommodation Located across the road from the Devon Hotel and just a 2 minute stroll from our fabulous seafront walkway. You will be welcomed and made to feel at home by our friendly staff. We have our own unique artistic style throughout the hotel and you will find hidden gems of architectural brilliance and flashes of our growing art collection.
Drive in - chill out. Travel is easier with Auto Lodge.
Executive rooms : $169 per night
Superior rooms : $189 per night
Free phone 0800800896
Plymouth International, 220 Courtenay Street, New Plymouth
A 5 minute walk from the Devon Hotel or 2 minute drive, we are New Plymouth’s largest independently owned hotel, conference facility and events centre and the only 4-Star Qualmark hotel in town. The Orangery has been rated New Plymouth's best restaurant on Tripadvisor for the past year and we won a Silver Sustainable Tourism Business award.
We’re set between New Plymouth’s two major one-way systems – so driving across town in either direction is super-easy. Our beloved Coastal Walkway is a short stroll from our front desk, the CBD (where you can shop, eat and visit the Len Lye Centre and Puke Ariki museum) is 750 metres away and you can jump in the car and be at Fitzroy Beach’s world-class surf break in five minutes.
Executive studios : $189 per night
Deluxe king studios : $209 per night
0800 800 597
Agenda
Welcome Dinner
A casual BBQ, auction and entertainment evening, this is time to really relax and enjoy being together again. Be entertained by Shawn Preston, an exceptionally talented entertainer who has taken the music scene by storm and revel in a night filled with incredible music, delectable food and drinks.
Your chance to dress up as your favourite Monopoly board game version, whether it's Classic Monopoly, Star Wars Monopoly, Disney Monopoly, or any other unique edition that tickles your fancy! Your office could coordinate to be a particular version which would be fun - immerse yourself in the world of Monopoly and be in to win best dressed individual and best dressed office. This is of course NOT a compulsory dress up but it always seems to go down well when everyone can jump on board!
Costume Ideas so many to choose from. ….
Activities
New Plymouth is a vibrant and contemporary city, known for its sunny climate, art galleries, picturesque parks, decadent dining, and family-friendly fun.
The conical shape of Taranaki Maunga (mountain) provides a dramatic backdrop to the city, a constant reminder that the hiking trails of Egmont National Park/Te Papakura o Taranaki are just a short drive away.
Down at the New Plymouth waterfront you’ll find Puke Ariki, an innovative museum, library, heritage centre, and information site that contains a wealth of fascinating local history and artifacts. The extraordinary reflective stainless steel Govett-Brewster Art Gallery/Len Lye Centre, in the cultural heart of New Plymouth’s West End Precinct, is New Zealand's first and only museum of contemporary art. It is also the nation's first institution dedicated to a single artist, the pioneering filmmaker and kinetic sculptor, Len Lye.
At any time of the year, Pukekura Park is a place to relax and enjoy nature; it has a free children’s zoo and a multitude of bush walks. It is also the location for the annual TSB Festival of Lights – a free six-week light display extravaganza during summer.
There’s no shortage of family-fun in New Plymouth. Check out the Hillsborough Holden Museum, just a short drive away from the main CBD. Not only can you visit the car museum, but there is also an outdoor luge, mini putt course, and café. Within the CBD is the Bowlarama complex, that includes glow-in-the dark mini putt, and laser tag.
You may also like to stroll along the New Plymouth Coastal Walkway, a 12.7km promenade with stunning views, and several art installations (Wind Wand, Mothers and Daughters, Light on the Land, Big Wave Territory) along the way. Expect good shopping and an impressive selection of bars and restaurants throughout New Plymouth.