Delegates who have registered for the laboratory tours will visit the Measurement Standards Laboratory of New Zealand (MSL) in Gracefield, Lower Hutt. Transport has been arranged from the conference venue, with a combination of coach and ferry travel.

Wednesday 18 November

Delegates attending the Wednesday laboratory tour will be allocated to either Group A or Group B. Please check your name badge for your allocated group and follow the relevant arrangements below. Groups have been divided in advance to manage transport capacities and, where possible, keep delegates attending the same meetings together.

Lunch will be provided at the conference venue before departure.

Group A: Ferry to MSL, coach return

1:35 pm: Meet in hotel lobby to depart and walk to the ferry terminal. Please leave promptly with your group.

6:00pm: Approximate arrival back at InterContinental Wellington

Group B: Coach to MSL, ferry return

1:40 pm: Coach departs the conference venue.

5:30 pm: Approximate arrival back in Wellington CBD.

Saturday 21 November

All delegates attending the Saturday laboratory tour will travel by coach to MSL and return to Wellington by ferry.

Lunch will be provided at the conference venue.

2:00 pm: Coach departs for MSL

5:40pm: Approximate arrival back in Wellington CBD.

Important information

• Please check your name badge for your laboratory tour group if you are participating on Wednesday.
• Please be ready to leave promptly at the departure time for your group. Transport is operating to scheduled ferry sailings, so we are unable to hold departures for late delegates.
• Smart glasses are not permitted on the laboratory tours. Please leave these at the hotel or conference venue rather than bringing them with you.
• Please follow instructions from APMP/MSL staff when boarding coaches and ferries and throughout the laboratory visit.
• Wellington weather can be changeable, so we recommend bringing a jacket suitable for the short walk and ferry journey.