Tākina Wellington Convention and Exhibition Centre
50 Cable Street, Wellington
Tākina is located in Wellington CBD’s cultural precinct, within easy walking distance of key transport links, entertainment and dining options, and thousands of accommodation rooms.
There are three different public entrances to get into Tākina:
• Two enter on Cable Street
• One enters on Wakefield Street
Guests can enter from any of the three entry points.
From the airport
You can catch a taxi, share ride or bus from Wellington Airport to Tākina from the Wellington Airport. The trip from the airport to the city is approximately 15 minutes.
By car
There are no dedicated parking spaces available at Tākina Wellington Convention and Exhibition Centre. Instead, guests can park at any of the nearby parking facilities, parking rates apply:
• Te Papa car park
• Barnett Street car park
• Parking at Century City, Tory Street
• Reading on Wakefield car park
By bus
Most Wellington buses (including those from the airport and railway station) stop along Courtenay Place and Willis Street. From these stops, it’s just a few minutes walk to Tākina.
Metlink bus routes and timetables
By bike
The waterfront area around Tākina is bicycle friendly. However, please don't bring them inside the building, instead park your bike at the public bike racks on Wakefield street – found outside the U Residence Hotel (Google map).
By train
From Wellington Railway Station it’s a 20-minute walk to Tākina. Alternatively, you can catch a bus or taxi.
Metlink train routes and timetables
Taxis
Wellington Combined Taxis have a stand outside Te Papa. You then cross the road at the designated crossing and come in the Cable Street entrance to Tākina.
