YOUR HOST, WELLINGTON
Wellington is the capital of New Zealand and seat of Government. Wellington is a magnet for creative thinkers and is widely regarded as New Zealandās arts and culture capital.
Thereās prolific public art, fabulous and funky boutiques and a show on pretty much every night. But as well as all that arty stuff, Wellingtonās loved for its gastronomic delights. You might say they like their food and they like it good.
If you need to walk off all that goodness, youāre also in luck. Wellington is a capital city right on natureās doorstep, with a peaceful walk through native bush or along a golden sand beach never far from the urban hub.
How many times have you taken your running shoes to a conference, but never made it to the gym? In Wellington, your delegates can exercise and see the sights at the same time. A hike up Mount Victoria for panoramic views of the city, or a stroll through the Botanic Garden are just a few minutesā walk away from the inner city hotels.
International guests also love the stories of nationhood and heritage as told at the Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa, Parliament Buildings and the regionās many boutique museums. Others just like to take their shoes off and sit on the golden sand on Oriental Bay with a good strong flat white. Who could blame them?
Good reasons to choose Wellington
Wellington is a destination where all the best things in life come together. Itās compact, cultural and cutting edge.
Whatever youāre planning, you can rest assured that Wellington offers the goods and the good times to make your event a success. Home to the nationās decisionāmakers, thereās no doubt that New Zealandās political centre is a convenient and sophisticated place to do business.
Wellington: The Smart Choice
Wellington combines big city chic with small village charm, and is a fantastic conference destination to boot. Hugged by a natural amphitheatre of hills and harbour, Wellington is also celebrated as the countryās cultural and creative hub. Pulsing with packed caf.s, bars, boutiques, galleries, public art and museums, the countryās urban heart has been voted by New Zealanders as their most desired domestic destination for good reason.
Out and about
Wellington is renowned for its friendly localsĀ and impeccable service. WellingtoniansĀ absolutely positively believe in their city andĀ that pride transcends into the services theyĀ provide. Wellington restaurants have taken outĀ the countryās ultimate cuisine prize time afterĀ time and their bartenders, receptionists andĀ hotel managers are forever winning awards.
Access all areas
The capital acts as the nationās transportĀ hub and is easily and regularly accessed byĀ international and domestic flights, inter-islandĀ ferries, trains and automobiles. WellingtonĀ International Airport is a mere 10 minutedrive from the central business district. Taxis,Ā shuttles and the Airport Flyer bus are all onĀ hand to transfer visitors to the central city.
Now thatās service! With a city centre justĀ two kilometres in diameter, Wellington is alsoĀ seamlessly and cost-effectively navigated onceĀ on the ground.
