Claudelands Event Centre
The Claudelands Events Centre will be our home for the 2025 Aotearoa NZ Anaesthesia ASM from Wednesday 12 – Sunday 15 November.
Address: Gate 4, Brooklyn Road, Claudelands, Kirikiriroa Hamilton
Centrally located, Claudelands offers ample free on-site parking and close proximity to plenty of accommodation options. We’ll be located near Hamilton’s vibrant dining and entertainment precincts, offering you the perfect opportunity to explore what our host city has to offer during downtime.
Shuttles from Claudelands to our accommodation partners will be available for delegates at the start and end of each day.
Free on-site parking via Gate 4, Brooklyn Road or Gate 1, Heaphy Terrace.
Destination - Kirikiriroa Hamilton
Nestled on the banks of the mighty Waikato River, Kirikiriroa Hamilton is a vibrant city known for its award-winning Hamilton Gardens, thriving food scene, and striking street art. As the gateway to the Waikato, it sits in the heart of the North Island linking Auckland, Tauranga and Rotorua.
The Waikato region offers an incredible variety of experiences for all to enjoy. Some ideas to help you plan your visit:
- Hamilton Gardens
- Waikato River Trails
- Hamilton Zoo
- Mountain Biking at at the Whakarewarewa Redwood Forest, Rotorua and Skyline Mountain Bike Park (approx 1 hour drive from Hamilton)
- Hampton Downs Motorsport Park
- Waitomo Caves (approx 1 hour drive from Hamilton)
- Hobbiton (approx 50 minutes drive from Hamilton)
- Sanctuary Mountain Maungatautari
- Zealong Tea Estate
- Kayak Tours on Lake Karapiro
- Raglan for surfing, and diverse shopping (approx 45 minutes drive from Hamilton)
Travelling to, and from Kirikiriroa Hamilton
Jetstar is now offering direct Trans-Tasman flights from Sydney and the Gold Coast to Hamilton.
International Flights
Jetstar has reintroduced a direct trans-Tasman flight service from June 2025 to Hamilton Airport:
- Gold Coast: 3 return flights per week
- Sydney: 4 return flights per week
Domestic Flights
Hamilton Airport offers direct flights to:
- Christchurch (Air New Zealand jet service from Sept 2025)
- Wellington, Nelson, Palmerston North, Gisborne, Whangarei, Napier (via Air New Zealand, Originair, Sunair)
Driving from Auckland International or Domestic Airport
- Distance: ~111 km on predominantly expressway
- Time: Approx. 1 hour 20 minutes (traffic dependent)
Driving from Hamilton Airport to Hamilton CBD
- Distance: Approximately 14 km
- Time: Approx. 20 minutes
