There are many options to getting into Wellington and out to the Kapiti Coast. Please visit the NZ Transit Authority website for more details.
TRAINS
Unfortunately, the Capital Connection Train to Otaki is not running during this period. You can take a Kapiti Line Train to Waikanae Station for the Pick-up service. This service will be available to book with your Festival registration. The trip from the Waikanae Train Station and the Festival Site takes approximately 16 minutes.
Pick-up times from Waikanae Station on Friday, 9 January:
- 5:40pm at Waikanae Station
- 6pm at Waikanae Station
Drop-off times to Waikanae Station on Wednesday, 14 January:
- 1:30pm Departure from Festival Site
- 2pm Departure from Festival Site
https://www.metlink.org.nz/service/KPL/timetable
Wellington airport to Wellington train station: (8km)
AIRPORT EXPRESS BUS
https://www.wellingtonairport.co.nz/transport/airport-express-bus/
The airport and Wellington are connected by the Airport Express (AX). This bus service runs every 10 to 20 minutes between Wellington Airport and Wellington Station via the city centre (Wellington Central). The airport bus station is located a short distance from the terminal at the Transport Hub, it’s on the left as you walk outside. The Transport Hub at Wellington Airport is located under the multi-level car park building on Level 0. Travel time to Lambton Quay in the city centre of Wellington is 25 minutes. Tickets are relatively expensive, namely 11.00 NZD for adults and 5.50 NZD for children from 5 up to 18 years. Children 4 years and younger can travel for free. You can pay with cash or card on board the bus. For discounted fares, use a Snapper card (8.76 NZD / 4.38 NZD). Airport Express uses electric buses. Please consult Airport Express Wellington Airport for more information.
METLINK BUS
You can take public transport from the airport to the city centre at a lower cost. However, for this you will have to walk 10 minutes to the bus stop ‘Hobart Street at Broadway’. Here you can catch bus 2 or bus 30X in the direction of Wellington. Route 2 Karori – Wellington – Hataitai – Miramar/Seatoun is a regular bus service, Route 30X Scorching Bay/Moa Point – Wellington is an express bus service. The journey time to ‘Lambton Quay at Cable Car Lane’ in Wellington city centre is 32 minutes. You will need a ticket for 3 zones, the price is 6.00 NZD for adults and 3.00 NZD for children from 5 up to 18 years. Children 4 years and younger can travel for free. You can pay with cash or card on board the bus. For discounted fares, use a Snapper card (4.43 NZD / 2.22 NZD). Public transportation in Wellington is operated by Metlink. Please consult the Metlink website for more information.
UBER and DIDI
Both UBER and DIDI operate in Wellington and offer cheap rides into Wellington.
TAXI
The price for a taxi from Wellington Airport to the centre of Wellington is approximately 40 NZD. A taxi ride between the airport and city centre takes 15 minutes.
Please check out the available taxi and shuttle services to and from Wellington Airport here: https://www.wellingtonairport.co.nz/transport/taxis-shuttles/
Book your taxi at Wellington Airport through Welcome Pickups, an online booking platform for reliable and reasonable priced airport transfers. No stress, your driver meets you inside the airport, all rates are inclusive and cancellation is free.
https://welcomepickups.com/wellington/airport-taxi/
CAR RENTAL Rental cars (wellingtonairport.co.nz)
At Wellington Airport, you can rent a car from rental car providers Alamo, Avis, Budget, Enterprise, Europcar, Ezi Car Rental, Go Rentals, Hertz, Thrifty, National and Sixt. The counters of the car rental companies are located on the ground floor of the terminal, next to Domestic Arrivals.
Compare prices of well-known car rental companies and local suppliers at Wellington Airport through EasyTerra Car Rental and Rentalcars.com, save time and book online.
RECOMMENDED SHUTTLE COMPANIES
Airport Shuttle Transfers | NZ’s First Choice | SuperShuttle
Shuttle and Taxi service | Airport Shuttles Wellington – wellington shuttles limited
Which pass is right for you? | InterCity FlexiPass
Low Cost Airport Transfers | Airports Taxi Transfers
RIDE SHARE
Please reach out to other members of your Centre who are travelling to the NZ Festival and organise a ride share where you share the cost of one of the shuttle services between several people.