Why not treat yourself to a few extra days of sightseeing, fantastic skiing, and the many adventure activities Queenstown affords the visitor, from bungy-jumping to jet-boating, wine trails to mountain tramps casinos and shopping.

We have secured a very good room rate of just $88 ($99 including GST) for a single or double room - which the hotel have agreed to extend either side of the Conference week for visitors who want to stay longer.  There are also a number of two-room family units available - just enquire through their reservations service.

Enquires for accommodation should be made directly to the hotel:- Rydges Queenstown, Reservations Department, P.O. Box 454, Queenstown. Free Phone: 0800 478 847     FAX: (03) 442 9653 Email: reservations_queenstown@rydges.com

We suggest earliest possible reservation - just advise the hotel that you are part of the 2001 National Beekeepers Conference.

Queenstown has many other alternative accommodation options ranging from houses to rent and heaps of motels, to backpackers lodges and cabins in the camping ground situated close by the venue.   You will be surprised at how reasonable the rates are at that time of year in the town.   Too many possibilities for us to try to make recommendations, so we suggest you consult the AA Sth. Island Accommodation Guide, or contact the Queenstown Accommodation Centre, Phone: (03) 442 7518, FAX: (03) 442 5177
Website: www.nz.com/Queenstown/Accommodation

Travel:
There are numerous daily flights in and out of Queenstown with both major airlines, direct from all over the country, and even Australia!   We suggest you book early for these to take advantage of the best discount flight rates the airlines offer.
For travel bookings, you might like to try Queenstown's newest travel agency which is

Otago Branch has undertaken to provide a great Conference in a great venue - something of interest for everyone, and something a little different during Conference.  We are looking forward to seeing you all there next July in Queenstown - the adventure tourism capital of N.Z.   Further information on activities planned during Conference - and a possible skiing trip on the Friday after - will be advised soon - details are being finalised at present - we will keep you posted on this.

Conference Contacts:
Allen McCaw (Conference Convenor) Ph & FAX: (03) 417 7198 e-mail: amccaw@clear.net.nz
Mike Vercoe (Branch Secretary) Ph & FAX: (03) 448 7811 e-mail: mvercoe@xtra.co.nz