Te Whanganui-ā-tara 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 Zealand’s arts and culture capital. 


There’s prolific public art, fabulous and funky boutiques and a show on pretty much every night. But as well as all that arty stuff, Wellington’s 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, you’re also in luck. Wellington is a capital city right on nature’s 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 minutes’ 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 region’s 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?

The capital acts as the nation’s transport hub and is easily and regularly accessed by international and domestic flights, inter-island ferries, trains and automobiles. Wellington International Airport is a mere 10 minute drive from the central business district. Taxis, shuttles and the Airport Flyer bus are all on hand to transfer visitors to the central city. Now that’s service! With a city centre just two kilometres in diameter, Wellington is also seamlessly and cost-effectively navigated once on the ground.


   

More Resources:

https://www.newzealand.com/int/wellington/ 

https://www.wellingtonnz.com/

The Best of Wellington

Zealandia: The Karori Sanctuary Experience

Just 10 minutes from the Wellington CBD, Zealandia is a ground breaking eco-attraction. New Zealand’s unique natural history and world renowned conservation movement is brought to life with a state of the art indoor exhibition. Then step through the of the country’s rarest birds, reptiles and insects, a sanctuary laced with 30 kilometres of walking tracks. Guides will help you spot native wildlife and explain why they are so threatened. With a goal to restore a corner of New Zealand as closely as possible to the way it was before humans arrived, Zealandia is a don’t-miss for those interested in nature, voluntourism and sustainability




Wellington Zoo

Get up close and personal with wildlife including an extraordinary range of native birds and reptiles. Wellington Zoo is a magical place of learning and fun, leaving visitors with a sense of wonder and respect for nature.


City Gallery Wellington

City Gallery Wellington provides visitors with captivating art from some of the world’s most exciting artists. Whether it’s the latest exhibition of New Zealand’s avant-garde artists, an international collection visiting the gallery or just the gallery’s renowned café Nikau, there are plenty of reasons to visit.




Weta Cave

A first-ever behind-the-scenes look at Weta. See interviews with co-founders Peter Jackson and Richard Taylor, and check out their mini museum. You will come face to face with some of the characters, props and displays from your favourite movies.


Walkways

There are six major walkways in the Wellington region. The tracks take in scenic views of the city and coast, and cover a wide range of landscapes. Walkers can hike through the changing forests of the city’s town belt, windswept farmland on the coast of Makara, or through Wellington’s Botanic Garden.




Wellington Botanic Garden

Wellington Botanic Garden spans over 26 hectares. It encompasses unsurpassed views of Wellington, a unique landscape, exotic forests, native bush, colourful floral displays and gorgeous specialist gardens. It is classified as a Garden of National Significance by the Royal New Zealand Institute of Horticulture, and is a Area.



Wellington Waterfront

Read a book in the sun, absorb some culture in the galleries and museums, or dine casually or in style. Party into the night, join the crowd at a sporting or cultural event or take the family for a picnic with a four-wheel cycle ride. You’ll find this and more on Wellington’s Waterfront.




Conference Organisers

Conferences & Events Ltd
Ali Howard| Conference Manager
 Direct: +64 (0)21 1428 596
  mtc@confer.co.nz
  www.confer.co.nz

This event is organised by Conferences & Events Ltd, Wellington, Auckland, Nelson & Nationwide.  We are a New Zealand business.