Getting to Wellington

According to Google maps it is 6.3km from the Wellington International Airport to the venue at Mt Victoria.

Wellington International Airport is on Stewart Duff Drive. View Larger Map

To get from Wellington city to Mt Victoria is less than 2 km and can be walked if you have time. Here is a map link from say Cuba Street For a selection of taxi services try here. Want to try a Baxi which is an emission free pedicab see here.

Local Airlines

• Air New Zealand
• Jetstar (Qantas owned)
• Virgin Blue

Wellington

A useful Wellington city guide is here. Skip straight to Wellington accommodation.

Other getting to Wellington information. Mountainbiking and Makara Peak.

Creative Capital

Wellingtonians are creative and innovative people, many of whom are having an impact on the world stage. Below is a list of some of the most iconic and well-loved Wellingtonians.

Film-makers include:

• Peter Jackson (The Lovely Bones, Lord Of The Rings, King Kong, Bad Taste)
• Richard Taylor (Lord Of The Rings, King Kong, Jane and the Dragon)
• Geoff Dixon (Silver Screen) and Cloud 9 (The Tribe, Enid Blyton series)

Musicians & composers include:

• John Psathas
• Gareth Farr
• Margaret Medlyn
• Shihad
• Fat Freddies Drop
• Phoenix Foundation
• Black Seeds
• Hollie Smith

Actors & performers include:

• Flight of the Conchords duo – Jemaine Clement & Bret McKenzie
• Dame Kate Harcourt
• Miranda Harcourt
• Grant Tilly
• Robbie Magasiva
• Anna Paquin

Writers & poets include:

• Catherine Chidgey
• Barbara Else
• Sam Hunt
• Lloyd Jones
• Fiona Kidman
• Margaret Mahy
• Bill Manhire

(Full list is here.)