Recreation Aotearoa is on a journey to make our events accessible and sustainable for all delegates. The information below is here to help you attend the NZ Cemeteries and Crematoria Conference 2025. If you have any questions about accessibility at NZ Cemeteries and Crematoria Conference 2025 or need additional support, please let us know. You can do this through your online registration form or by contacting Maryanne:
- Email: maryanne@nzrecreation.org.nz
- Phone: 027 697 2003
Conference venue: Due Drop Events Centre
The NZ Cemeteries and Crematoria Conference will be held at the Due Drop Events Centre, located at 770 Great South Road, Manukau.
- The Trade Area and Dinner will be held in the Sir Woolf Fisher Arena.
- Conference sessions will be held in the Sir Noel Robinson Conference Centre.
Find the Due Drop Events Centre on Google Maps
Take a virtual tour of the Due Drop Events Centre and Sir Noel Robertson Conference Centre.
Getting there
By car:
- The Due Drop Events Centre is 18-30 minutes from the city centre.
- It's a 10-15 minutes' drive from the airport.
- The venue is 5 minutes from Manukau.
By bus and train:
- The closest major bus and train stop is the Manukau Bus Station, which serves as an interchange between bus and train services through connections to the adjacent Manukau Train Station.
- The Manukau Bus Station is approximately 1.5km (22-minute walk) from the Due Drop Events Centre.
- A connecting bus runs from the Manukau Bus Station to directly outside the Due Drop Events Centre on Great South Road, approximately 250 metres from the main entrance.
Use the Auckland Transport Journey Planner to plan your trip using public transport.
By taxi or ride share
The drop-off zone is located outside the Due Drop Events Centre by the main entrance, in front of the colourful Pou Kapua.
- This area is not covered and is approximately 80 metres from the main entrance.
- For those needing a closer drop-off, there is an access point for cars past the colourful Pou Kapua.
- See the image to the right for the route from the drop-off zone to the front entrance.
Venue parking
Free parking is available at the Due Drop Events Centre for conference delegates.
- Mobility parking spaces is located directly outside the main entrance (indicated by the red arrow on the site map below).
- To access these spaces, drive through the Main Gate and turn left past the colourful Pou Kapua.
Please note there are no designated mobility parking spaces within the general carpark areas.
Venue entrance
The main entrance to the Due Drop Events Centre is through the Main Gate off Great South Road.
- Pedestrian access is via the access point between Gate 2 and the Main Gate.
- Gate 1 is not suitable for pedestrian access.
From the main gate, the entrance to the Sir Noel Robinson Conference Centre is located to the left of the colourful Pou Kapua.
- The entrance is level entry with double automatic doors.
See the image to the right for the Main Entrance to the Due Drop Events Centre, with a vehicle parked in the accessible parking area.
Conference registration
Registration for the conference is through the main entrance, in the AUT Foyer, at the entry to the Sir Noel Robinson Conference Centre.
Hearing Loop
Please note Due Drop Events Centre does not have an assisted listening system.
Accessible bathrooms
Two accessible bathrooms are available on the ground floor, separate from the male and female toilets. These are located along the foyer from the venue's main reception:
- One is in the Nicky Hastings Foyer
- One down the Asian Pathway.
Please note there are no gender-neutral bathrooms at the Due Drop Events Centre. Delegates are welcome to use the facilities that best align with their gender identity and/or expression.
Service dogs
Service dogs are welcome at the Due Drop Events Centre. The recommended relief area is on the grassed area at the front of the building, through the main entrance.
Dedicated quiet space
A quiet space is available for NZ Cemeteries and Crematoria Conference delegates on Level 1, in the Boardroom. Access is via the lift or stairs at the main venue reception. Please note the quiet space has a single door entry (780mm wide).
Assistance during NZ Cemeteries and Crematoria Conference
We're here to help! If you need assistance during the event, please visit one of our friendly Recreation Aotearoa staff at the conference registration desk.
