GETTING THERE
Flying into Wellington
No official carrier has been nominated for the workshop due to competitive airfares available via the internet. There are five airlines who fly regularly into Wellington direct from Australia. Check out the best fares of the day from these airlines.
Wellington Airport
Wellington Airport is located approximately 9km central Wellington via State Highway 1 – less than 22 minutes by car. There are a few options to get to and from Wellington Airport to the city.Bus services to and from Wellington Airport
Airport FlyerThe Airport Flyer is an express bus service that travels between Lower Hutt and through Wellington City to the Wellington International Airport and back. It departs from the southern end of Level 0, just to the right of the domestic baggage claim.
Please note from Monday 30 April the Airport Flyer bus stop is being temporarily relocated - please follow signage on Level 0 a short distance to the new temporary stop.
The Airport Flyer buses offer passengers free Wi–Fi, easy access, air conditioning, leather coach–style seats, convenient luggage racks, automatic announcements about next stops, TV screens displaying flight info, weather and news update and runs services from Wellington Airport to Wellington Railway station every 10 minutes on weekdays from 6.30am to 9.00am and 2.00pm to 7.00pm. It runs every 20 minutes at all other times. It stops at various major stops throughout Wellington.
Travelling to/from Wellington International Airport to the CBD is a 4 zone fare which costs $9.00 one way. You can pay with cash or your Snapper card.
For more information click here.
Other Bus Services
Route 11 – Seatoun is a regular bus service that departs from Wellington Station and travels through the city to Seatoun. It will take you to the corner of Broadway and Hobart Street (Bus Stop Number 6033) which is a 10 minute walk from Wellington International Airport. A 3 zone fare to/from the airport costs $5.00 one way.
Fare information, timetables and ticket prices can be viewed at www.metlink.org.nz.
Shuttles
An airport shuttle is a cheaper option than taking a taxi if you’re travelling on your own or in a large group. Shuttle ranks can be found directly outside the baggage claim area on Level 0 of the main terminal, but you can book online or download the free app.
Super Shuttle shared-ride fares offer substantial discounts for passengers traveling in the same group to the same destination. Costs vary depending on your destination, but a shuttle to/from Wellington CBD starts at $20 NZD. You can pay for your shuttle with cash or credit card. Credit card payments will incur a $3 processing fee, but this fee is waived when you book online.
Super Shuttle
P: 0800 SHUTTLE (0800 748885) or 04 472 9552
Also offer pre-bookings.
www.supershuttle.co.nz
https://www.supershuttle.co.nz/app
Taxis
Taxi ranks can be found directly outside the baggage claim area on Level 0 of the main terminal. While costs may vary between service providers, a Taxi/Executive Cab to/from Wellington CBD can cost between $30-40 NZD. You can pay this fare with cash, credit or EFTPOS.There are four taxi companies authorised to pick up non booked fares from Wellington International Airport:
Wellington Combined Taxis
P: (04) 384 4444
www.taxis.co.nz
Green Cabs
P: 0800 GO GREEN (0800 46 47336)
www.greencabs.co.nz
Kiwi Cabs
P: (04) 389 9999
www.kiwicabsltd.co.nz
Hutt & City Taxis
P: (04) 570 0057
www.huttcitytaxis.co.nz
Corporate Cabs
Pre-bookings only
P: (04) 387 4600
www.corporatecabs.co.nz
Uber
Uber operates at Wellington Airport. The Uber and ride sharing pick-up is located on the ground level of the terminal. To meet your driver exit the terminal and follow signs to the Ride Sharing Pickup Zone, which is located across the forecourt and under the covered parking area.https://www.uber.com/en-NZ/airports/wlg/
Car rental
Wellington International Airport offers convenient on-site car rental services from seven car rental operators. You’ll find car rental counters on Level 0 next to domestic baggage claim.To make reservations, or to find out more information, please contact the car rental agencies directly or book online here.
Car Rental Companies:
Avis Rental Cars
P: (04) 802 1088 or 0800 655 111
www.avis.co.nz
Budget Rent-A-Car
P: (04) 388 0987 or 0800 652 227
www.budget.co.nz
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
P: 0800 227 067 or (04) 380 8914
www.enterpriserentacar.co.nz
Europcar New Zealand
P: (04) 380 6617
F: (04) 380 8720
www.europcar.co.nz
Ezi Car Rental
P: 0800 545 000 or (04) 473 1165
www.ezicarrental.co.nz
Hertz Rent-A-Car
P: (04) 388 7070 or 0800 654 321
www.hertz.com
Thrifty Rental Cars
P: (04) 388 9494
www.thrifty.co.nz
Getting around Wellington
There are several options for getting around Wellington. It is generally not recommended that travellers rent a car in the area, as the roads are steep, narrow and difficult to navigate. Plus, it is easy to get around Wellington without a car. Many places are within walking distance in this compact city, and the combination of public transportation options and taxi car rentals makes it possible to get to anywhere within the city as well as many places outside of the city with relative ease. Public transport in Wellington consists of trains, buses and ferries and is a great way to travel around Wellington.
Metlink is the Greater Wellington Regional Council’s public transport network. It consists of:
- four railway lines operating from Wellington Railway Station to the Hutt Valley, Johnsonville, Ka-piti and Wairarapa
- more than 100 bus routes that cover the region
- harbour ferry services between Wellington city and Days Bay, Matiu/Somes Island and Seatoun. Greater Wellington Regional Council contracts private operators to provide most of these services. The Dominion Post Ferry runs a regular service between Wellington city, Petone and Eastbourne/Days Bay, with some services stopping at Matiu/Somes Island. The ferry terminal is located on Queens Wharf on Wellington's Waterfront.
For more detailed information on Metlink please visit www.metlink.org.nz or call Metlink on 0800 801 700.
Taxis
Those interested in getting somewhere quickly may opt to get a taxi instead of taking public transportation. Taxi fares are not standardised, so visitors will want to shop around for the best cab company rates before reaching the area. However, most taxi companies offer competitive rates, with fares generally being lower than $2 per km and often being considerably cheaper, especially when visitors opt to use budget taxi services. Taxis can be hired, with advance notice, for taking multi-hour and half-day tours around Wellington, although public transportation may be the better option for seeing the area.
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