Venue

Museum of New Zealand, Te Papa Tongarewa
Cable Street, Wellington

Learn more at www.tepapa.govt.nz
Located on the Wellington waterfront, Te Papa is New Zealand’s national museum offering visitors a unique and authentic experience of this country’s treasures and stories. It is within easy walking distance of the city’s railway station, central business district and major hotels, and is only 20 minutes drive from Wellington Airport.

Travel

Getting to Te Papa

Te Papa is situated in Cable Street on Wellington's waterfront. Locate us on the map, and find out about transport by foot, bus, car, campervan, or taxi – including from Wellington’s airport and railway station.

Find us on a Google map

By Foot

Te Papa lies within easy walking distance of the city’s railway station, major hotels, and central business district. We are easy to find if you head for the waterfront.

By Bus

Most Wellington buses travel along Courtenay Place, which is close to Te Papa, including those from the airport and railway station. Ask your driver for directions.
Tour buses drop off and pick up passengers at the Cable Street entrance and enjoy free parking.

For bus routes and timetables contact Metlink

By Car

When travelling south into the city, take the Aotea Quay exit from the Wellington motorway. Continue along Waterloo, Customhouse, and Jervois Quays, which lead directly into Cable Street. Once here, you’ll find very convenient parking.

Read more on Te Papa's parking

By Taxi

A taxi stand is located outside Te Papa for Wellington Combined Taxis

From the Airport

You can catch a taxi or bus from the airport. If you’re driving:

• turn left along Cobham Drive
• turn right at the Evans Bay Parade lights and drive around the harbour and along Oriental Parade
• turn right into Wakefield Street, right into Taranaki Street, and right into Cable Street.

From the Railway Station

From the railway station, take a bus or taxi to Te Papa – or walk along the waterfront in just 20 minutes.
For train routes and timetables contact Metlink

Accommodation

Special accommodation rates are available for conference participants at the hotels listed below.

The special rates are only available through the online registration system. You can book accommodation when registering for the conference.

The room rate includes GST of 15%. Please note, your credit card details are required to secure your reservation. You are not required to pay a deposit. Your hotel will charge the full amount of your stay upon check out.

Hotel Ibis Wellington, 153 Featherston Street, Wellington

Twin / King Room $119.00 per night

Hotel Ibis Wellington is conveniently located in the very heart of the city and just 10 minutes walk to Te Papa. The hotel features 200 spacious guest rooms, a modern and contemporary restaurant and bar as well as broadband internet access.

Distinction Wellington Century City Hotel , 70 Tory Street, Wellington

One bedroom standard studio $169.00 per night

Conveniently located 5 minutes from Te Papa, each room boasts stylish contemporary design, superior space, and all the modern conveniences including kitchen and laundry facilities; as well as, comforts such as leather lounge suites, lcd tv's and balconies.

Museum Hotel, 90 Cable Street, Wellington

Classic Room $198.00 per night

The Museum Hotel is located adjacent to Wellington's waterfront and is only a 2 minute walk to Te Papa. This boutique-style hotel has great views and is close to more than 40 cafés, restaurants and bars. Guests have complimentary use of the extensive Freyberg Pool and Fitness Centre, located 5 minutes walk away. A unique feature of the hotel is the original New Zealand artworks displayed. Secure car parking is available for guests.

ACCOMMODATION CANCELLATION POLICY: All cancellations must be notified in writing, by fax or email to your hotel. Please contact your hotel directly regarding their cancellation policy.