AADES Leaders’ Forum 2010
Visiting Wellington
What to see and do in Wellington
2010 World of Wearable Arts show
The 22nd annual World of Wearable Art Awards Show will run from 23 September to 3 October in Wellington at the TSB Bank Arena on Queen’s Wharf.
Artists and designers from New Zealand and around the world enter amazing garmets that are presented in a unique two-hour show of choreography, music, lighting and special effects.
Tickets are now on sale, but sell out quickly, so book soon for this special event.
Cuba Street
You’ll find plenty of cafes, bars, and shops along Cuba Street. It’s a pedestrian-only area that is known for its bohemian character.
Cable Car
For a fantastic view of the city, take a trip on one of Wellington’s historic cable cars. The cable cars run from Lambton Quay to the Botanic Gardens via the corporate towers of the Terrace.
Beyond Wellington’s CBD
Weta Cave
If you are a fan of Lord of the Rings, King Kong or Narnia, visit Weta Workshop’s Weta Cave in the suburb of Miramar. The Weta Cave is a museum, theatre and shop where you can learn more about your favourite characters and films.
Pataka Museum, Porirua
Learn more about Maori, Pacific Island, New Zealand and Asian art and culture at the Pataka museum and art centre.
Pataka Museum
Zealandia, Karori
Take a guided tour of Zealandia - a 225 hectare forested area dedicated to protecting New Zealand's indigenous wildlife.
Zealandia
Wairarapa region
World-class wine, cuisine and scenery is just an hour away.
http://www.wairarapanz.com/?q=must-dos
Tours
Flat Earth NZ Experience
This day-tour operator offers a range of tours such as the Capital Arts, City Highlights or Middle Earth filming locations tour.
www.flatearth.co.nz
Feast and Vine Tours
Feast and Vine Tours organizes wine and food matching tours to some of Wellington’s most popular sights and restaurants.
www.feastandvine.com
Getting around Wellington
Bus
Airport
The Wellington International Airport is situated about a 15-minute drive to the city centre. Most taxis will charge $30.
Super Shuttles charge approximately $15 for a trip from the airport to the CBD.
Train
Train services run from Wellington's central railway station to Porirua and the Kapiti Coast, as well as to the Hutt Valley and the wine-growing region of the Wairarapa.