Hi Jane

Wellington has put together an exciting mix of events, for your autumn getaway. 

Treat yourself to a short-break at Anzac weekend with Vodafone Homegrown, a music festival on Wellington's Waterfront, or Queens Birthday weekend with Tribute08 - a commemorative occasion and reunion for NZ Vietnam Veterans.  If you've got kids, bring them to Special FX: Secrets Behind the Screen, on at Capital E over the school holidays.

Early June brings a blockbuster weekend - one for the guys and one for the girls - National Jewellery Showcase & All Blacks test match weekend.  Do one each or do them both! 

So plan your trip to Wellington today.  For more information and to book your flights and inner city hotel, visit WellingtonNZ.com.

Your Perfect Weekend Escape

Time for a weekend getaway? We've put together lots of exciting deals, across a range of Wellington inner city hotels. Select the one that tempts you, then book your perfect Weekend Escape today. 

Browse the wide selection of packages by clicking on 'Book Now'.

(Packages subject to availability)

Other accommodation options...

Vodafone Homegrown Music Festival
26/04/2008
Wellington Waterfront

The Wellington Waterfront will be transformed for the inaugural Vodafone Homegrown festival, and it's shaping up to be the mother of all summer gigs. Vodafone Homegrown will feature 5 stages set along the waterfront with 35 of the best rock, pop, indie, dub, roots and dance acts.

More info...                   

National Jewellery Showcase
06 - 08/06/2008
Michael Fowler Centre
The National Jewellery Showcase is a unique public exhibition comprising fine jewellery and contemporary jewellery, and nearly all of the work is for sale. This is your chance to view and purchase work by New Zealand's jewellery designers. 
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IVECO Series Rugby: All Blacks v Ireland
07/06/2008
Westpac Stadium
Support the All Blacks as they take on Ireland as part of the 2008 IVECO Series.  Catch the action at Westpac Stadium.
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Tribute08
30/05/2008 - 01/06/2008
Various venues
Tribute08 is a commemoration and reunion event for all New Zealand Vietnam Veterans and their families. Meeting old mates and sharing memories will be a highlight of the weekend.  Exhibitions, events and displays will widen the overall experience and engage the general public.  A memorial and Commemorative Service on Sunday morning will allow us to remember the fallen and to acknowledge the living in a spirit of reconciliation and understanding.
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Armageddon Pulp Culture Expo
19 - 20//04/2008
TSB Bank Arena
An event unlike any other, with gaming, animation, comics, trading cards, playstation3, TV and movie stars, live wrestling, laser tag, pillow fights, music and much more!
More info...