LADIES AND GENTLEMEN ★ THE GREATEST SHOW IN LASH + BROW IS COMING IN 2027 ★ RUN AWAY WITH US TO THE CIRCUS ★ ENTRIES OPEN 1 MARCH 2027 ★ LIVE COMPETITION FRI 10 SEPT 2027 ★ CONFERENCE + AWARDS SAT 11 SEPT 2027 ★ AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND
Flying in from
Australia?
Australian citizens don't need a visa or an NZeTA, just a valid passport. Australian permanent residents do need an NZeTA, so apply before you fly.
Direct flights to Auckland leave from most major Australian cities, and it's around three hours from the east coast.
Always check the latest entry rules before you book
Flights + transport
Getting here.
Most visitors fly into Auckland Airport. Here's how to get from the plane to the city.
01
Fly into
Auckland Airport
Auckland Airport (AKL) is New Zealand's main international gateway, about 20 km south of the city centre. Allow 30 to 45 minutes by car, and longer at peak times.
02
Bus and
train
The orange AirportLink bus leaves both terminals every 10 minutes for Puhinui Station. From there, trains run straight into the city centre.
03
Tap on,
tap off
Auckland's buses, trains and ferries take contactless cards, Apple Pay and Google Pay. Cash isn't accepted on buses.
Domestic flights
Flying in from elsewhere in New Zealand? Most main centres have direct flights into Auckland's domestic terminal.
Taxis and rideshare
Taxis and rideshare apps pick up from both terminals and run all over the city.
Hiring a car
Rental desks are at the airport. If you're driving into the city, book parking ahead, as central spaces fill up fast.
Buffet lunch
A buffet lunch to keep you going through the day.
Tea and coffee
Morning tea plus an all-day tea and coffee station in the conference room.
Bubbles on arrival
Start the evening with a complimentary glass of bubbles as you walk in.
Accommodation
Where to stay.
The venue will be announced soon, and we'll share places to stay nearby as soon as it's confirmed. Until then, these parts of town are a good bet.
City centre and Viaduct Harbour. Walkable, close to the ferries, with plenty of places to eat and drink.
Ponsonby. Boutique stays and some of the city's best cafés and restaurants.
Parnell and Newmarket. A little quieter, with great shopping and train links into town.
Near the airport. Handy if you're flying in late or out early.
Speakers + panel · 2027 · Applications open
Take the stage.
Do you want to be a speaker, or join the panel at the 2027 Aotearoa Lash Conference? We're building the line-up now, and we want to hear from artists, educators and business owners with something real to share. Tell us about yourself and what you'd bring to the stage.
Why take the stage?
Share your expertise with a room full of artists who want to learn
Build your profile and credibility as an educator and leader
Grow your audience: speakers and panellists are promoted across our socials and website
Connect with brands, educators and artists from across Aotearoa and beyond
Give back to the industry that helped build you
Be part of New Zealand's biggest day of lash and brow learning
Apply to speak or join the panel
Thank you! We've got your application and will be in touch.
KIA ORA ★ SEE YOU IN TĀMAKI MAKAURAU ★ AUCKLAND 2027
KEY INFORMATION
Date
Saturday 11 September 2027. One full day of learning, all under one roof.
SAT 11 SEPT
Times
From 9:00am to 3:30pm (to be confirmed). Registration opens before the first session.
9AM – 3:30PM
Who it’s for
Lash and brow artists at every stage, from your first year to running your own studio.
ALL LEVELS
Venue
Auckland. The venue will be announced soon, along with an accommodation guide.
AUCKLAND
Make a trip of it
What to see and do.
Got a spare day either side of the show? Here are a few local favourites.
September is early spring in Auckland, so expect mild days around 15 to 17°C and the odd shower. Pack a jacket and an umbrella.
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Sky Tower
The tallest freestanding structure in the Southern Hemisphere, right in the city centre. Go up for 360° views across the harbour and the city.
02
Waiheke
Island
Vineyards, beaches and long lunches, about 40 minutes by ferry from downtown Auckland.
03
Maungawhau
Mt Eden
Walk up the city's highest volcanic cone for one of the best views in town. It's free, and close to the centre.
Viaduct + Wynyard Quarter
Waterfront bars and restaurants, an easy walk from the city centre. Perfect for after-show drinks.
Auckland Museum
Tāmaki Paenga Hira, in the Auckland Domain. A great place to see Māori and Pacific taonga.
West coast beaches
Wild black-sand beaches like Piha and Muriwai, about 45 minutes' drive west of the city.
Buffet lunch
A buffet lunch to keep you going through the day.
Tea and coffee
Morning tea plus an all-day tea and coffee station in the conference room.
Bubbles on arrival
Start the evening with a complimentary glass of bubbles as you walk in.
Accommodation guide
Where to stay.
A few central Auckland picks at every price point. Tap a name to see rooms and rates. The venue will be announced soon, and we'll update this guide with places close by as soon as it's confirmed.
$$$
Luxury
Five-star, right on the water at Wynyard Quarter.
Five-star in uptown Auckland, a short walk from Karangahape Road.
Bold, design-led luxury in the heart of downtown.
$$
Mid-range
Central city hotel on Federal Street, next to the Sky Tower.
Modern, comfortable central city hotel.
Adina Apartment Hotel Britomart ↗
Apartments with kitchens, a short walk from the ferries and train.
Quirky boutique hotel on High Street, in the middle of the shops.
$
Budget
ibis budget Auckland Central ↗
Simple, affordable rooms in the central city.
Good-value rooms and suites, a short walk from Britomart and the city centre.
Copthorne Hotel Auckland City ↗
Comfortable, well-priced hotel in the central city.
Domestic flights
Flying in from elsewhere in New Zealand? Most main centres have direct flights into Auckland's domestic terminal.
Taxis and rideshare
Taxis and rideshare apps pick up from both terminals and run all over the city.
Hiring a car
Rental desks are at the airport. If you're driving into the city, book parking ahead, as central spaces fill up fast.
Buffet lunch
A buffet lunch to keep you going through the day.
Tea and coffee
Morning tea plus an all-day tea and coffee station in the conference room.
Bubbles on arrival
Start the evening with a complimentary glass of bubbles as you walk in.