James Cook Hotel
The Hotel Grand Chancellor James Cook, 147 The Terrace, Wellington is conveniently located in the heart of Wellington business district minutes from the Cable Car (http://www.wellingtoncablecar.co.nz/) and Lambton Quay’s shopping district, Te Papa and the waterfront. It is a 20 minute ride from the airport by taxi or shuttle. For those driving to Wellington, parking is available at Wilson Car Parking adjacent to the hotel. Wellington offers a great range of sights and activities to enjoy including the Welling Botanic Gardens, Zealandia wildlife sanctuary, Otari scenic reserve, Te Papa, Weta Workshop. Enjoy the cafes and bars in the central city and explore the central city shopping precinct.
Accommodation
We have secured excellent accommodation rates at the James Cook Hotel which is the conference venue. (Single, Double and Triple rooms available). You can find more information about the James Cook and other accommodation options on our Accommodation page.
Wellington
Click here for some handy hints on travelling to and around Wellington
Wellington is New Zealand’s centre of government and the world’s southernmost capital city. It is also New Zealand’s cultural capital. Vibrant and exciting, Wellington combines the stimulation and sophistication of a big city, with the quirkiness of a small harbour town with a thriving arts and cultural scene, superb cafes and restaurants, all in a stunning harbour side setting. Check out www.wellingtonnz.com/discover to find out what events will be on during your time in the city and to find out about what great restaurants there are to sample. If you plan to stay on in Wellington after the conference, here’s a great article that highlights some places that are well worth checking out while you’re here – 15 things to do in Wellington.
Tourist Information
Please visit the following websites for further information on what to do during your time in Wellington: http://www.wellingtonnz.com/welcome – General Tourist Information
http://wotzon.com/index.php – Wellington Event Listings
PO Box 24078, Manners Street, Wellington, 6142
Phone: +64 4 384 1511,
Email: [email protected]