Travel information
Travelling to and around New Zealand is easy. Use the following travel information to help prepare for your journey to our beautiful country.
Flights
To assist with your travel costs, the following airlines have partnered with WellingtonNZ to bring you an exclusive discount on your flights to New Zealand.
Cathay Pacific is pleased to offer delegates attending the conference an exclusive offer with up-to 10% from the marketing selling price from worldwide to New Zealand on Cathay Pacific flights with a departure period valid from 01-13Nov 2025 (departure period restriction only applies to inbound-NZ sector, there is no restriction on the return date, delegates are free to extend their stay post the scheduled event dates, subject to the general ticket conditions)
you must book your flights through the following link and quote MICE07X
The offer provides AUD$100 off per passenger on any return Adult airfare. This promotion is valid for all Qantas Australian ports flying to Wellington. The offer is only valid for Qantas-operated services and is not applicable to Jetstar or other partner airlines. The travel dates for this promotion are from 4th February 2025 to 31st March 2026. There are blackout dates from 13th December 2025 to 30th January 2026. The promo code cannot be used in conjunction with flight credits, points, or any secondary promo code.
you must book your flights through the following link and quote TAKINA
Passports, visas & electronic travel authority (NZeTA)
Passport holders of some countries and territories do not have to apply for a visa before they travel to NZ but must hold an NZeTA (New Zealand Electronic Travel Authority). Click here for a list of visa waiver countries and territories. If you are not sure whether you need a NZeTA or a visa, visit the New Zealand Immigration website.
Before travelling to New Zealand, you need to make sure your passport is valid for at least three months longer than your expected departure date. If you come from a country that needs a New Zealand visa to enter, please be sure to apply in advance.
You do not need a visa to visit New Zealand if you are:
- A New Zealand or Australian citizen or resident, or
- A UK citizen and/or passport holder (you can stay up to six months), or
- A citizen of a country which has a visa waiver agreement with New Zealand (you can stay up to three months)
If you have a biometric passport (or electronic passport) and are over 12 years old, you may be able to use New Zealand Customs eGate service. This allows you to complete your Customs and Immigration checks faster so you can get on with enjoying your visit to New Zealand.
If you require a visa:
If you are travelling from a non visa waiver country you must apply for a visa. Please start this process NOW. The conference is not liable for declined visas or visas that are not processed in time. Please ensure your visa application is submitted at least 6 weeks prior to the Conference but we recommend allowing up to 3 months, to be safe.
Refer to the travel advisory document for additional information.
If you require an official invitation letter:
An official invitation letter to support your visa application can be requested from the Organizers.
For an invitation letter from the Organizer please supply the following information for the participant:
• Full name as shown in official documents (passport)
• Date of birth
• Place of birth
• Country of citizenship (country which issued your passport)
• Passport number
• Date of expiry of your passport
Invitation letters will ONLY be issued if you have registered and paid for the conference. Please do not make your request unless you have received confirmation of your conference registration.
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