Visitors to Wellington ride on the cable car and enjoy the view from Lookout Point. Wellington. January 1975 R. Anderson, National Publicity Studios. Archives New Zealand Te Rua Mahara o te Kawanatanga, AAQT 6466 TD 342.
Welcome to WellingtonUPDATE - Download information for delegates here - registration information, meeting points, venue changes and more! Note that conference dinner tickets are only available until February 8th, New Zealand time.
A warm welcome awaits you! Wellington is a small, vibrant and spectacular harbour city surrounded by steep hills covered in regenerating native forest. It is New Zealand’s capital, in both the political and cultural sense, being home to the National Library; Te Papa Tongarewa - the National Museum of New Zealand; Archives New Zealand and the New Zealand Film Archive, along with many other cultural organisations. The city was also recently named the ‘Coolest Little Capital in the World’ by Lonely Planet. |
Travel InformationSeveral airlines with international and domestic service fly into Wellington, including Air New Zealand, Qantas, Virgin Australia, and Jet Star. Several international airlines fly direct to New Zealand via Auckland and Christchurch, or from ports in Australia. Direct flights to Wellington from Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane are available. Wellington is also accessible via train and from the South Island by two ferry services (Interislander or Bluebridge) and from other domestic destinations in New Zealand.
If you are planning to hire a car or camper van in New Zealand, please note that we drive on the left here, and many roads are just two lanes. Distances, like most other measures, are in metric. Some information on New Zealand’s road rules can be found in this handy guide to driving in New Zealand. Visitors from some countries may not require a visa to visit New Zealand; please check Immigration NZ’s website to verify if you require a visitor visa or not. This website also has many useful tips for travellers. New Zealand has very strict bio-security requirements at its borders and visitors are strongly encouraged to visit NZ Customs Service website to become familiar with the rules and regulations. AccommodationPlease visit www.wellingtonnz.com and www.travelbug.co.nz to view many and varied accommodation options near the conference venue of Te Papa. The conference has also arranged special conference rates at several Wellington hotels and hostels, (ranging from $29 to $239 per night) which are listed below. If you plan to come to Wellington early, be sure and book your accommodation soon, as Wellington hosts the annual Sevens international rugby event, which brings many people to the capital.
Youth Hostel Association Wellington City 292 Wakefield Street Te Aro, Wellington Tel: +64 4 801 7280 For online reservations in Wellington: Double/twin rooms with ensuite facilities at $130.00 per night Double/twin rooms with shared bathroom facilities at $95.00 per night Single room with shared bathroom facilities at $85.00 per night Four-bedded room with ensuite facilties at $33.00 per person per night Six-bedded room with shared bathroom facilties at $29 per person per night Use this code: AIC/ICOM and this contact: lisa.gebbels@yha.co.nz Ibis Wellington Hotel 153 Featherston Street Wellington Tel: +64 4 496 1880 $159 Inc GST per room per night and can only offer 40 rooms Use this code: AIC&ICOM2013 and this contact: h3049-rm01@accor.com West Plaza Hotel 110-116 Wakefield Street, Te Aro, Wellington Tel: +64 4 473 1440 or 0800 731 444 (in NZ) Assortment of doubles (one queen bed) and twin share (one queen and one single bed) Room rate: $145 per room, per night OR $160 and full cooked breakfast for one, per room, per night Use this code: #326535 or Photographs Conservation Joint Meeting and this contact: reservations@westplaza.co.nz Amora Hotel 170 Wakefield Street Te Aro, Wellington Tel: +64 4 473 3900 Standard Deluxe rooms (King bed) or our Standard Deluxe Twin room (2 double beds), overlooking Wellington harbour or city views, for $210 per night Full buffet breakfast for $30 per person daily, or $25 per person if pre-booked Use this code: MUSEUM2013 and this contact: confadmin@wellington.amorahotels.com Museum Hotel 90 Cable Street Te Aro, Wellington Tel: +64 4 802 8900 Full descriptions of room types can be viewed at the Museum Hotel website. Classic Room Queen bed, writing desk and ensuite with shower $189 per night Classic Deluxe Queen bed, writing desk and ensuite with shower and bath $225 per night Harbour Room King bed, harbour view, balcony, shower $239 per night Use this code: #37950 and this contact: groupbookings@museumhotel.co.nz. Wellywood Backpackers 58 Tory Street Te Aro, Wellington Full description of rooms available can be found on the website. Small Dormitory, Bunks up to 6x Guests with shared facilities, $26 per night Single Rooms, Private Room with shared facilities, $45 per night Use this code: #PCJM2013 and this contact: info@wellywoodbackpackers.co.nz Rydges Hotel 75 Featherston Street Wellington Full description of the rooms available can be found on the website. Superior Room only rate: $209 per night Superior Room and Breakfast for one person: $229 per night Superior Room and Breakfast for two: $249 per night To access these special rates please visit: www.rydges.com
Village Accommodation Group Apartment style accommodation in the heart of the city. Courtney Village One Bedroom $165 per night Two Bedroom $189 per night Three Bedroom $260 per night Willis Village One Bedroom $179 per night Two Bedroom $210 per night and Two Bedroom Premium $229 per night Three Bedroom $260 per night Use this code: Photo Conservation and this contact: info@villagegroup.co.nz Other practical information and a few useful links
Further information and recommendations on Wellington dining, walks, shopping, and nightlife will be forthcoming. |
