WELCOM E - Adobe · Botanic Garden at Carter Observatory.Within 5 minutes’ walk of InterContinentalWellington, located at the top of Wellington’s iconic Cable Car, delegates can

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INSIDER COLLECTION

Truly memorable meetings and events with authentic local flavour – that is the inspiration behind the InterContinental Insider Collection.

Our network of hotels and resorts is global; our knowledge andexpertise local, giving planners guaranteed choice, range and depth toadd to any meeting or conference. With each hotel offering its ownbespoke selection of services, and every experience designed aroundyou, the InterContinental Insider Collection delivers unique events firmlyrooted in their location with a rare, but tangible sense of place.

The options are limitless, the local knowledge rich, the serviceprofessional and faultless, the delegate experience enriching andrewarding every time.

Sample for yourself some of our wonderful Wellington experiences.

WELCOMETO THE WELLINGTONINSIDER COLLECTION

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INSIDER LOCATIONSChoose an InterContinental venue for your event and a world of possibilities opens up. As locals, your hotel team hold the keyto a side of your locality tourists never see.What and who they know gives you an exclusive mix of authentic venues andexperiences to play with.

INSIDER SPEAKERSBring your event to life with an inspirational speaker – someone who can really strike a chord with your delegates and enrichtheir experience beyond measure. Fascinating and engaging, motivating Insider Speakers range from celebrities and culturalexperts to sporting heroes. Whatever their passion, they all have a local connection and you will discover that their uniqueinsights and local know-how make your event one to remember.

INSIDER COMMUNITYThere’s nothing quite like immersing yourself in the community to gain an added depth and understanding to your experience ina new destination. Insider Community has been designed to benefit local people and create truly memorable and meaningfulexperiences for your delegates too.

INSIDER INTERACTIONSThis team-building experience will help your delegates connect with each other as never before. Using the unique character,heritage or geography of your destination to inspire interaction, each experience, whether based on or off-site offers an originalway to engage delegates and motivate them to build effective working relationships.

INSIDER BREAKSWith Insider Collection even your breaks are fulfilling experiences. From serving up a delicious lunch of provincial dishes for ataste of regional cuisine to spending some quality time with your Concierge team to get their best insider tips, a few minutes outof your busy schedule becomes a whole experience in itself.

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RESPONSIBLE MEETINGS

ENRICHING EXPERIENCESFOR OUR GUESTS ANDOUR ENVIRONMENT

We believe that a responsible meeting is not only what you experience in themeeting room but also knowing that your hotel respects the destination around it.

We’re proud to partner the leaders in geotourism, the National Geographic Centerfor Sustainable Destinations. Our ambition is that guests enjoy enriching experiencesthat reveal what makes a place truly special – its heritage, culture and tradition – and the importance of protecting it.

At InterContinental we use a holistic approach to being a responsible business: to work from the grass roots up, recognising each individual hotel team as theexperts best placed to use their local knowledge for developing community andenvironmental initiatives that meet the specific needs of the destination.

This Insider Collection gives delegates access to some of these unique experiences, andfor those meetings that stay in the meeting room, you can be assured our hotel isworking behind the scenes to protect what is special about the place for fellow travellers.

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INSIDER LOCATIONS

BRING SEA AND CITY TOYOUR NEXT MEETING

MUSEUM OF WELLINGTON CITY AND SEA

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At Museum of Wellington City and Sea, your delegates can discover thebest-kept tales of Wellington’s colourful history with an after-hourspersonalised guided tour.

Situated at the heart of Wellington’s waterfront, this beautifully restoredmuseum is one of the capital’s most spectacular venues. Perfect forhosting your after-conference cocktail function or even a midday break.For an authentic local experience, delegates can discover Maori legendstold in a dramatic holograph show, learn about the Taniwha that createdWellington’s harbour and hear how Maui tricked his grandmother intogiving him fire.

Wellington’s maritime heritage is celebrated and is complemented byexhibitions to take you from early settler and Maori history through tothe 20th century and today with interactive exhibits, and a giant cinemascreen that stretches up three floors.








INSIDER LOCATIONS

A NEW SENSE OF SPACE – OBSERVE AND LEARN.

CARTER OBSERVATORY

Enjoy individual attention in the tranquil setting of Wellington’s Botanic Garden at Carter Observatory. Within 5 minutes’ walk ofInterContinental Wellington, located at the top of Wellington’s iconicCable Car, delegates can enjoy natural light, amazing views and aunique atmosphere – all in a world-class visitor experience dedicatedto celebrating the stories of the Southern Skies.

Day or night, Carter will provide a professional team, committed toexcellence in customer care and event management. As well as themultimedia exhibition and the digital full-dome Pelorus TrustPlanetarium, activities such as stargazing using Carter’s historic ThomasCooke telescope can be built into a day or evening packages.

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INSIDER SPEAKERS

BE INSPIRED – AN OLYMPIC DREAM

JASON EADE

Jason Eade is our Chief Concierge and a current member of the HotelConcierge Society Les Clefs d’Or New Zealand. Sportsman, leader, familyman, Olympic torch bearer and amputee, Jason’s story is one of tragedy,determination and sporting achievement. Hear about his journey from asmall town in New Zealand to the devastation of missing out on anOlympic boxing dream, through to his remarkable courage and resolve tosucceed in the face of adversity.

A truly unforgettable individual, Jason’s humility and modesty, his greatpersonal attributes, underpin his successes. To hear him speak inspires youto overcome adversity and strive for excellence in whatever avenue youchoose. Known by many, liked by all, Jason is incredibly passionate abouthis career, life and future endeavours.

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INSIDER SPEAKERS

CONNECT WITH THEWINE TASTER IN YOU

CHRIS ARCHER

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Host your own private wine tasting session with a wine maker fromMartinborough, Wellington's very own internationally-recognised wineregion. Discover how good your team's nose and taste buds are during abehind-the-scenes glimpse into the secrets of wine tasting.

Can they spot the different wine types and regions? Learn how to identifyflavours and aromas in the wine and what they mean. This interactive funsession takes team building to new levels!

Compete against your colleagues and gain knowledge, whilst samplingsome of our country’s finest wines. Your delegates will be impressed with the high calibre tutoring and the delicious array of award-winning, hand-crafted wines on offer.








INSIDER COMMUNITY

ENJOY TIME OUT ATZEALANDIA

ZEALANDIA

ZEALANDIA is a world-leading conservation project in the heart ofWellington that has reintroduced over 30 species of rare and endangeredbirds, insects and reptiles. The local community is a central part ofZEALANDIA and their passion for saving New Zealand’s native specieshas seen the project thrive. There are a range of ways in which yourdelegates can contribute while exploring a regenerating forest andwatching for tuatara, saddleback, kaka and takahe.

Their on-site café is an ideal location to unwind or recharge the batteriesafter your visit, with views across the lower lake and a fully organic,locally-sourced, environmentally friendly menu. Give your team a positiveand inspiring environmental experience that directly contributes toconservation. Visit ZEALANDIA.

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INSIDER COMMUNITY

SUPPORTINGCOMMUNITIESIN NEED

COMMUNITIES IN NEED

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The Global IHG Shelter in a Storm programme enables our network ofover 4,700 hotels throughout the world to support their communities intimes of disaster, and in 2011 was called to action following theChristchurch earthquake. Not only does the programme offer guidanceto our hotels on when and how to respond to disasters, it also includesthe IHG Shelter Fund which provides immediate vital assistance includingshelter, food, water, and other necessities.

There is a range of ways in which your delegates can contribute to thefund whilst also partaking in engaging and inspiring activities – creatingmemories through unique experiences. Speak to our team to customiseyour local experience and take advantage of some of Wellington’s idylliclocations.While you are engaging in our region, enjoy a picnic mealcreated by our Catering’s Best team.








INSIDER INTERACTIONS

CUPPING IN THE CAPITAL

CUPPING IN THE CAPITAL

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Coffee is a rich part of Wellington’s social culture and your delegates can have fun discovering more about it in this great, interactive event.

Delegates get to tour Coffee Central with Mojo Coffee, learn aboutroasting coffee, at the Roastery, and cupping, the industry name for coffee tasting.

For a great team building activity, challenge your delegates to show offtheir coffee art in an espresso production competition. Or perhaps, enjoyespresso Mojo Coffee with a team break from Catering’s Best, byInterContinental.

Mojo Coffee HQ is located near InterContinental Wellington, only a short walk along Wellington’s waterfront.








INSIDER INTERACTIONS

WELCOME TO THECREATIVE CAPITAL

WELCOME TO THE CREATIVE CAPITAL

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Weta Workshop is a multi-Academy Award winning conceptual designand physical manufacturing facility. Best known for the company’s designand effects work on award-winning films, including The Lord of the Ringstrilogy, King Kong, Avatar, The Adventures of Tintin, District 9, Elysium, The Amazing Spider-Man 2 and the recently released ‘The Hobbit’ trilogy– let your delegates be a part of the local film and creative community of Wellington.

Learn the story of the creative process as told by members of thetalented crew from the workshop floor using the props, models andweapons they helped make for the movies. Engage your delegates in ademonstration of the tricks of the trade from the design process andprop making, to make-up and prosthetics. Weta Workshop caters for all groups of all sizes in collaboration with various venues in thefilmmaking community.

They may even reveal some of the secrets behind the movie magic…








INSIDER BREAKS

AN AUTHENTIC TASTEOF NEW ZEALAND

A TASTE OF NEW ZEALAND

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Bring a bit of original Kiwiana to your team’s break. Select some fresh anddelicious New Zealand specialties from our menu.

Sample sweet temptations such as Lamingtons, Chocolate afghans, Kapitiice-cream and the world-famous Pavlova with kiwifruit and passionfruit.

While your delegates enjoy their Taste of New Zealand, our dedicatedInterContinental Concierge can join your team to prepare a personaltour plan and reveal the best spots for your local taste of Wellington.








INSIDER BREAKS

INDULGE WITH EMERGE

EMERGE HEALTH CLUB AND SPA

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With the Emerge Insider Break, even your team’s time out is rewarding.

Rejuvenate your delegates with an Emerge Health Club hand or shoulder massage.

Proven to reduce stress, a soothing massage can help your delegatesrevitalise during their morning or afternoon break or unwind and relaxafter a productive meeting at the end of the day.







INSIDER COLLECTION

THANK YOU

Contact us to learn more about the Wellington Insider Collection andhow we can help you create a truly memorable experience withauthentic local flavour.

Whichever Insider Collection experience is right for your delegates, youcan be assured that it reflects the best principles of Responsible Business,a commitment demonstrated by our partnership with the NationalGeographic Center for Sustainable Destinations.

Email address: [email protected]





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WELCOM E - Adobe · Botanic Garden at Carter Observatory.Within 5 minutes’ walk of InterContinentalWellington, located at the top of Wellington’s iconic Cable Car, delegates can