Transport
Wellington is easy to get to and get around. Fly into Wellington via Australia, Auckland or Christchurch or drive down SH1 or SH2. To explore further afield, the below product updates will keep you in the know about Wellington’s updated transport options.
Flight frequency update
Wellington International Airport has excellent Trans-Tasman connectivity with Qantas, Jetstar, and Air New Zealand.
- Air New Zealand domestic flights are extensive throughout the network, with a 35% increase to Queenstown, Auckland, Christchurch, Rotorua, and Nelson.
- The return of Qantas on the Brisbane-Wellington route has seen weekly connectivity with Brisbane almost double.
- Fiji Airways is a popular option and has increased to three to four times per week. This provides inbound connectivity throughout Asia and the Pacific.
Accommodation
One night in Wellington is never enough! Visitors need at least two nights here to have at least one full day to sightsee and experience all Wellington has to offer. Find the relevant accommodation updates to ensure you’re in the loop.
Tākina Wellington Convention & Exhibition Centre is now open
Tākina means to invoke, to connect, to bring forth. It is a place of welcoming, learning and sharing.
Tākina provides 10,000 square metres of multipurpose conference and exhibition space over three floors, which can be tailored to single or multiple events. The top two floors are purpose-built conference and exhibition spaces, and the ground floor features an open public space with cafés and a visiting exhibition gallery, which will feature large international consumer exhibitions.
The current exhibition can be found on our events page:
Activity and experience updates
Find out about activity and experience updates in Wellington for the 2024/25 tourism trade season.
Contact the Tourism Trade team
If you’d like trade sheets, key contact information or to know more about Wellington's tourism products we’re here to help.
Let’s talkPage updated: 15 April 2024.