Extra-Curricular Activities
Please note:
- These activities are not sponsored or supported financially by the participating sponsors or exhibitors.
- They are self-funded by the attendees.
- These activities will occur offsite from the conference venue prior to the scientific presentations.
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'Awesome Foursome' Golf
Sunday 25 October 2026 10.30am - 4.00pm 
Awesome Foursome Golf Day - All Welcome - Especially Beginners! Never swung a club before? Perfect — this one's for you! We're hosting a "Fun Foursome" golf event on Sunday 25 October 2026, and we'd love for beginners and golf-curious first-timers to come have a go. Transfers will be provided from the Cordis at 10.00am Fees payable on arrival at golf club |
NZSOHNS Annual Golf Tournament
Monday 26 October 2026 12.30pm - 5.00pm 
Royal Auckland and Grange Golf Club 57 Grange Road, Papatoetoe Auckland, New Zealand 2025 First Tee Off at 12.30pm Transfers will be provided from the Cordis at 11.30am Cost: Green fees: $175 per person Cart $50 / Clubs $75 / Electric Trundler $9 |
Full Day Waiheke Wine Experience
Monday 26 October 2026 10.00am - 4.30pm 
$350 inclusive of GST per person Minimum of 10 people required to go ahead Itinerary 10:00am - Ferry departure from Auckland ~ Make your own way to Auckland Ferry Terminal for departure to Waiheke Island ~ 11:00am - Mudbrick Vineyard Wine Tasting ~ An iconic Waiheke estate offering elegant wines, beautiful gardens, and panoramic views over the Hauraki Gulf ~ 12:00pm – Batch Winery Wine Tasting ~ The highest vineyard on the island, known for its stunning views and relaxed atmosphere ~ 1:00pm - Lunch at Ki Māha (Onetangi Beach) ~ Enjoy a premium 2-course lunch including: bread & dips, main course, one beverage per person ~ 2:45pm - The Heke Spirits Tasting ~ A fun and interactive experience at a local distillery, featuring gin, whisky, and other craft spirits ~ 3.45pm - Return to Matiatia Wharf & Ferry back to Auckland |
Mountain Biking at Woodhill Forrest
Wednesday 28 October 2026 9.00am - 3.00pm 
Standard Mountain Bike $285 per person
E-Bike with front suspension $285 per person Bringing own Bike $265 per person Transfers will be provided from the Cordis Hotel. Includes: bikes, forest permits, instructor, guide, transfers, morning tea in the forest and lunch at Hallertau Brewery in Riverhead. Minimum of 10 people required to go ahead Itinerary 9:00am - Transfer from Cordis to Woodhill MTB Park (~50mins drive time) 10:00am - Arrive onsite & group briefing 10:30-10:50am - Mountain Biking - Skills Session 10:50am-11.15am - Morning Tea 11:15am-1:30pm - Mountain Biking & Debrief 1:30pm - Depart for Lunch at Hallertau Brewery 4:30pm - Transfer back to Cordis Hotel Auckland (note: lunch is provided) |
