AC World Championships 2018

Functions and social events

Tickets for the Official Opening Reception and the Final Dinner may be purchased at Registration. Invitations are not being issued for the Mayor’s Reception. It is open to all. Just turn up.

Official opening       Friday 2nd February   17.00

Venue: The Wellington Club (not the Wellington Croquet Club) 88 The Terrace, Wellington

17:00 Players’ Meeting

17:30 Official Opening

18:00 – 19:00 Reception – Tickets $35 for this function only

Parking: Limited on the street; we advise walk or take the bus from Lambton Quay

Dress: Smart casual or uniform


Draw ceremony for Knock-out  Tuesday 6th February 18:00 (or later)

Venue: Kelburn MCC

Draw for Knock-out will be delayed if necessary to allow for all games to finish.


Mayor’s Reception  Wednesday 7th February 18:30

Venue: The Begonia House, located next to the Lady Norwood Rose Garden in the Botanic Garden.

Car park access through Centennial Entrance, Glenmore Street. Car park next to Lady Norwood Rose Garden.

Dress: smart casual

No ticket or invitation required.

Final Dinner     Saturday 10th February

Venue: James Cook Hotel, 147 The Terrace, Wellington

Tickets may be purchased at Registration, price $65.

​​​​​​​Time 7.00pm for dinner at 8pm.

Limited street parking.  For people on foot, elevators to the Hotel run from James Cook Arcade, 294 Lambton Quay.

Dress: Smart casual

Presentation of Trophies and Closing  Sunday 11th Feb after end of play

Venue: Kelburn MCC

Parking: curb-side, club carpark, or cricket ground where space is available