CONGRESS VENUE
Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa
Te Papa is New Zealand's bold and innovativeĀ national museum and a recognised world leaderĀ in interactive and visitor focused museumexperiences. As well as being a six levelĀ museum that showcases New Zealand's nationalĀ art and treasures, it is also a unique conferenceand events venue that combines seriousĀ business with outstanding hospitality.
The stunning waterfront location puts Te PapaĀ at the heart of Wellington, and provides plentyĀ of natural light and lovely harbour views. TeĀ Papa is close to all major hotels and publicĀ transport and offers plenty of onsite parking, soĀ your guests will find us easy to get to.
Te Papa offers you the opportunity to combineĀ unique museum experiences with your event,Ā and has a number of experienced in-houseĀ teams delivering a range of products andĀ services.
Key Features:
- 15 dedicated meeting rooms andĀ a variety of exhibition spaces
- Catering from 20 to 5000
- Flexible venues seating 20 to 700
- Purpose built 328 tiered seating theatre
- 519m2 of trade display space in a single room
- Seated dinner for up to 600
- Cocktails for up to 5000
The Wellington Foyer is Te Papa's premier largeĀ venue space and ideal for the Gala Dinner.Ā There is no private function room or event spaceĀ in Wellington quite like thisāa mighty roomĀ at the heart of Te Papa, six storeys high withĀ granite floors and a huge circular window framingever-changing views of the city. It is Ā unbeatable.
EVENING RECEPTION VENUE - SUNDAY 20 OCTOBER
The Begonia House - Wellington Botanic Garden
The Botanic Garden is minutes away from downtown Wellington and is easily accessed.
Explore the popular Begonia House to see tropical and temperate displays, including seasonal displays of orchids, tuberous begonias, cyclamen, ornamentals, and others. The tropical end also features a lily pond containing aquatic plants.
There are many entrances to the Garden including from Glenmore Street, Salamanca Road, Upland Road and the Cable Car. The only public vehicle access is through Centennial Entrance on Glenmore Street.
How to get there
Catch the train
Wellington Train Station is located on Bunny Street. From the station, it is a 5-10 minute walk to Rutherford House. For timetable information for train contact Metlink on 0800 801 700 or visitĀ metlink.org.nz.
Hop on a bus
Wellington has an extensive network of bus routes. Routes 17, 20, 22 and 23 go either to the Pipitea Campus or to the nearby Lambton Quay/Bowen St intersection. For timetable information for bus contact Metlink on 0800 801 700 or visitĀ metlink.org.nz.
Hail a taxi
Taxis are reasonably priced and plentiful in Wellington. A dedicated taxi rank is located outside all venues, and drivers are very familiar with the Pipitea Campus. Taxis to and from the Wellington Airport to the central business district on average should cost no more than $25.
From the airport to the town
Buses, airport shuttles, taxis and limos are all lined up outside the terminal, ready to go. Taxis and Airport Shuttles offer door-to-door service and the public bus comes through every 15 minutes.
Taxis
Taxi ranks can be found directly outside the baggage claim area on level 0 of the main terminal. It might cost $25-35, but prices can vary quite a lot depending on the company. They all take VISA and master card. Taxi drivers donāt expect a tip.
Shuttles
Super Shuttleās shared-ride fares offer substantial discounts for passengers travelling in the same group to the same destination. Shuttle ranks can be found directly outside the baggage claim area on level 0 of the main terminal.
Bus
Airport Flyer Bus is an express bus service that runs from Wellington International Airport to the Hutt Valley, through the centre of Wellington, on to Queensgate - Lower Hutt. The service runs at least once every 20 minutes, every day between the Airport and Lower Hutt. Airport Flyer departs from the southern end of the airport terminal, level 0 (exit from baggage claim doors on level 0 and turn right) and the cost to get to the city is $9 per person.
