Accommodation 

Here are some options if you need a place to crash while in Welly's. But get in quick as accommodation fills up real fast.

Hotel Ibis Wellington - 153 Featherston St
Ph: 04-496 1880 email: h3049-re01 "at" accor.com    www.accorhotels.com

This 3 star hotel is located right in the heart of Wellington city, one block from the waterfront where Jim Beam Homegrown is being held.

Nomads Capital Backpackers - 118-120 Wakefield St
Freephone: 0508 NOMADS   email: info "at" nomadscapital.com
website: www.nomadshostels.com    

Wellington's 'flashpacker' Nomads Capital is offering fabulous accommodation deals for Jim Beam Homegrown fans. They have super clean rooms ranging from dorms to doubles with ensuites, communal kitchen and lounge. Blend our funky bar is there to party all night long! The waterfront where the festival is held is just a skip away!
Free linen & duvets included with a 24hr reception.

Mention the Jim Beam Homegrown deal & you'll get these great discounts:
(bookings over phone or email only)

  • $10 off per night double or twinshare rooms with ensuites
  • $2 off per night for dorm beds
  • Free meal at BLEND cafe & bar every night while staying
  • 2 for 1 house drink voucher on arrival


Quest Serviced Apartments - Cnr Hunter St & Lambton Quay
Ph: 04-916 0700   Website www.questwellington.co.nz

The Quest hotel is a great place to stay if you are after the comforts of home. All rooms have full kitchen facilities, and the 1 & 2 bedroom apartments also have washer & drier with a lounge & dining area. It is located right in the heart of Wellington city, two blocks from the waterfront & TSB Arena where Jim Beam Homegrown is being held.

West Plaza Hotel - 110 - 166 Wakefield Street
Ph: 0800 731 444   Website www.westplaza.co.nz

West Plaza are one of the closest hotels to the event & they have a fabulous deal just for Jim Beam Homegrown guests.

Stay in a standard double (queen bed) or standard twin (one queen & one single bed) and get full buffet breakfast for two + complimentary late check out up to 12pm!
Rate: $135 inc GST  (If twin room is shared by 3 guests rate will be $185inc GST with 3 buffet breakfasts)

 

Hotel Novotel - 133-137 The Terrace

Mercure Wellington - 345 The Terrace

Holiday Inn - 75 Featherston Street

Ph: 0800 154 181     www.holidayinnwellington.co.nz

Last minute accommodation options

Ezibed  www.ezibed.com

For last minute accommodation in Wellington look no further than homegrown company Ezibed. Instant confirmation available and save up to 80% view here

Public Transport schedules

For public transport around the Wellington region please go to www.metlink.org.nz 

InterCity Bus Services - supports Carbon Zero 

Auckland (Sky City) - Hamilton - Wellington - everyday
Depart Auckland: 8am, 9.15am, 7.50pm
Depart Hamilton: 10am, 9.45am, 11.16am, 11.25am, 10pm
Arrive Wellington: 6.50pm, 8.20pm & 6.50am (next day)

Wellington - Hamilton - Auckland (Sky City) - everyday
Depart Wellington: 8am, 9am, 7.50pm
Arrive Hamilton: 4.35pm, 6.10pm, 4.45am
Arrive Auckland: 6.35pm, 8.20pm, 6.50am (next day)

Cost per trip each way
Auckland: Web Saver: $45, Student: $79, Standard Adult $99
Hamilton: Web Saver: $38, Student: $68, Standard Adult: $84

For more information, alternative schedules & bookings please go to www.intercity.co.nz