New Zealand Law Society - Social functions

Social functions

Conference Dinner 1

Welcome Drinks

Thursday 13 March 6pm – 8pm
Manata Room, Mercure Queenstown Resort, 21 Sainsbury Road, Queenstown

Take the opportunity to meet your fellow conference attendees prior to the big day. This event includes canapes and a drink on arrival (followed by a cash bar). RSVPs are essential - please indicate your attendance when registering.

Conference Dinner

Friday 14 March 6:30pm – 11pm
Walter Peak Station via the TSS Earnslaw
Cost: $150pp

Join us for an unforgettable conference dinner at the iconic Walter Peak High Country Station. This unique evening begins with a scenic journey across Lake Wakatipu aboard the historic TSS Earnslaw, a beautifully restored vintage steamship offering spectacular views of Queenstown’s alpine landscape.

Upon arrival at Walter Peak, guests will experience true Kiwi hospitality with a gourmet dining experience in a charming lakeside setting. Enjoy a gourmet BBQ dinner featuring locally sourced ingredients, while taking in the tranquil surroundings of this historic high-country farm.

This is a truly unique and memorable evening—an ideal setting to network, unwind, and experience the essence of Queenstown’s scenic beauty and heritage.

For those staying at the Mercure Queenstown Resort, transport will be organised to take dinner attendees to the Steamer Wharf to board the TSS Earnslaw. If you would like to take advantage of this transport, please advise the conference organisers at osconference@lawsociety.org.nz.

6:30pm
Meet at the Steamer Wharf
6:45pm
Board TSS Earnslaw
7:00pm
TSS Earnslaw departs Queenstown
7:45pm
Arrive at Walter Peak for Dinner at Colonels Homestead
10:15pm
Depart Walter peak on TSS Earnslaw
11:00pm
Arrive back at Steamer Wharf