Tickets
 

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.

These offers are valid from 13th - 15th March 2009 inclusive and make sure you mention you're coming to Vodafone Homegrown so you get the great discounts!

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

  • $145 inc GST per room, per night (based on 2 people sharing room)

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

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

Wellingtons 'flashpacker' Nomads Capital is offering fabulous accommodation deals for all music lovers of Vodafone Homegrown. They have super clean rooms ranging from dorms to doubles with ensuites, communal kitchen, lounge & Blend our funky bar for you 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 Vodafone 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

  • Studio rooms
  • 1 & 2 Bedroom apartments
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 area. It is located right in the heart of the city, two blocks from the waterfront & TSB Arena where Vodafone Homegrown is being held.

Hotel Novotel - 133-137 The Terrace

Mercure Wellington - 345 The Terrace

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