ASCILITE 2002 » About Auckland » Accommodation AccommodationThe conference committee of ASCILITE 2002 are pleased to be able to offer a selection of accommodation options, ranging from on-campus student rooms, for NZ$65 per night, to central city hotels which range from NZ$120 to NZ$200+ per night. The options (with special rates for delegates) are:
UNITEC Residential Village
This complex of student apartments opened in 2002 and is located in pleasant surroundings adjacent to a public reserve. The student accommodation is five minutes walk from the main conference venue, along a paved walk through bush and past waterfalls. The Village offers a 'flatting' option in one of 34 separate, self-contained apartments. Each of these has five bedrooms and a shared lounge, kitchen and bathroom.Apartments are furnished with two two-seater couches, an armchair, coffee table, dining table and chairs. Each single room has curtains, a bed, chair, desk, wardrobe, shelves and noticeboard. The apartments are self-catered and the kitchens come equipped with stove, fridge/freezer and microwave. There is also a laundry with coin-operated washing machine and dryers on site. The cost of NZ$65 is inclusive of GST. This will include your accommodation in a single room (bed is a three quarter size, in between single and double) with access to lounge, kitchen and bathroom facilities shared with four others. Address: Bookings for student accommodation must be made and paid for at the time of registration for the conference.
Mercure Hotel AucklandOverlooking the picturesque Waitemata Harbour this hotel is ideally located to explore the city's dining, shopping and entertainment venues. Conference organisers have been successful in securing a rate to delegates of ASCILITE 2002 of NZ$135.00 plus GST (12.5%) per room per night. Due to the forthcoming Louis Vutton Cup (the Americas Cup Challenge), it is essential that you book early to secure this accommodation in what will be the most sought after location in Auckland in December 2002! For reservations, contact Mercure Hotel direct quoting your participation in ASCILITE 2002 as a Conference delegate.Coach transfers will operate between the Mercure Hotel and the UNITEC campus at regular intervals during ASCILITE 2002. Address: Motel accommodation optionThe closest motel to the conference venue is the Mt Albert Lodge. Located at 201 Carrington Rd, Mt Albert it is approximately ten minutes walk from the conference venue. The Mt Albert Lodge offers rooms from NZ$90 per night. Please book directly with the motel: Email:
mtalbertlodge@xtra.co.nz
Other Accommodation OptionsA wide range of other accommodation options, from budget to luxury, is available in Auckland city. The conference venue is approximately 6Kms from downtown Auckland, a journey of approximately 15 minutes off-peak. Please contact the Auckland Visitor Centre for more information: Ph
09 979 7070 If you have any questions regarding accommodation for ASCILITE 2002, these can be directed to Carolyn Nodder. |