Wellington

Nestled along the waterfront and surrounded by stunning natural landscapes, New Zealand’s capital is compact, connected, and brimming with creativity.

Wellington’s accommodation, dining, and outdoor adventures are all within walking distance, making it easy to see why this city is celebrated as New Zealand’s cultural, creative, and culinary hub. From exclusive arts and film tours to diverse food, beer, and wine experiences, and thrilling outdoor adventures, Wellington offers an array of activities and attractions to captivate visitors of all ages and interests.

We are pleased to be hosting RANZCR NZ ASM 2025 in the vibrant capital and will ensure a memorable experience for you all.

Looking for some ideas on how to spend your time in the capital, pre and post conference – look no further than these excellent suggestions, to suit all budgets, ages and weather.

For full details and comprehensive and up to date links and information on the latest happenings in Wellington, visit www.wellingtonnz.com


Getting to Wellington 

Positioned in the lower North Island, but the centre of New Zealand, Wellington is highly accessible from both national and international destinations.

By Road

Approximate Drive Times to Wellington from:

  • Auckland 7 hours
  • Hamilton 5 hours
  • Taupo 4 hours
  • Napier 2.5 hours

By Air

Air New Zealand and Jetstar service domestic flights to a wide range of destinations around New Zealand and together with Qantas provide a number of international direct flights from Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane, Fiji and the Gold Coast. For flight information visit www.wellingtonairport.co.nz.

By Bus

For inter-city bus timetables visit: InterCity


Getting around Wellington

With a compact city centre and accessible transport options, navigating the capital is no problem. You can easily bike, walk, catch a bus, shuttle or ring a taxi.

Public Transport

Wellington has an extensive public transport system that is well-used by locals. Buses and trains can get you around the city, suburbs, and wider region.

There is also the East by West Ferry that takes you across Wellington Harbour, from Queen’s Wharf in the city across to Eastbourne in Lower Hutt.

Metlink has an easy-to-use journey planner, getting you from A to B using all of the city’s transport options. Pay for your journey with a Snapper card. They can be purchased from the Wellington isite Visitor Information Centre or various convenience stores. Top up and tap your card on and off each mode of transport.

Travelling by Bike

Wellington has an abundance of cycle lanes, so pedalling around the city is another great transport option. There are many bike hire businesses. Switched On Bikes operates from Queens Wharf and has both regular and e-bikes for hire. Fergs Kayaks also offers bikes on the waterfront. For an on-the-go option, Beam and Flamingo have electric bike and scooter share services. These are easily hired via mobile apps.

Travelling on Foot 

One of the best ways to explore Wellington is by foot. The central city is only two kilometres across, meaning you can walk from one side to the other in around 30 minutes (not accounting for any coffee stops along the way). Grab a downtown map from the Wellington isite Visitor Information Centre, and get to know the capital on your own two feet.

Taxis

Taxis are plentiful in the city, with multiple companies operating. They can be booked in advance or found in taxi ranks. Ride-share services like Uber also operate around Wellington and have a designated area at the airport.



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