Main Venue
On Campus
Rutherford House (Pipita Campus) will be the venue of iConference 2027.
Address
33 Bunny Street
Pipitea, Wellington 6011
New Zealand
Here you can download a map of the Pipitea Campus to locate Rutherford House or access the campus website.
Map of Venue
Hotels
Please note: All listed prices are subject to exchange rate fluctuations and are based on bookings made 05 - 09 April 2027 for the cheapest available room category in June 2026 (breakfast excluded).
Map of Hotels
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Travel Information
Wellington
Wellington, New Zealand’s compact capital, is a city that packs big energy into a stunning harbour setting. Set between green hills and the sea, it is known for its creative spirit, walkable waterfront, and a food-and-coffee scene that locals take seriously.
Info Brochure - Travel to and around in Wellington (PDF)
Air travel to Wellington
The closest airport for air travel to Wellington is the Wellington International Airport (WLG).
For those without direct flights to the Wellington Airport, it is possible to catch a flight from Auckland.
There is an Airport Express which runs every 10-20 minutes, 7 days a week, that takes you from the Airport through the city to the Wellington Train Station.
Ground travel
Wellington's excellent public transport system is well used by locals. Metlink has an easy to use journey planner to help you get anywhere within the Wellington region using buses, trains or ferries.
Bus stations closest to Rutherford House are:
You can pay contactless with credit or debit cards on buses. You can find more information on tickets and fares on Metlink.
By train
Wellington Station is within walking distance of Rutherford House, with trains to Johnsonville, Upper Hutt, and Waikanae taking under an hour. You can find more details on Metlink.
There are no direct trains to Auckland.
By car
The campus is situated to the north-east of the city center. On the campus are two parking spaces available for short visits. Email info@vuw.ac.nz or phone 0800 04 04 04 to arrange bookings.
Accessibility in public transport
Metlink provides their own accessibility guidelines.
Accessibility within Rutherford House
All rooms for the iConference will be on the ground and mezzanine floors of Rutherford House. An elevator is available.
Walking
Wellington’s central city is only two kilometers in diameter, meaning you can walk from one side to the other in under 30 minutes. Depending on where you are staying, you can reach Rutherford House on foot.
Walking Map - Vicoria Wellington campuses (PDF)
Visa
All overseas participants will require a valid Visa or NZeTA to enter New Zealand. When you arrive, your passport must be valid for at least three months beyond your intended departure date.
Visitors from visa-waiver countries must request an Electronic Travel Authority (ETA) prior to coming to New Zealand.
Please visit Immigration New Zealand to find out what is requested for your purposes.
Invitation Letter
Invitation Letters can be downloaded in ConfTool after registering for the iConference. The registration for iConference 2027 will open mid November 2026.
If you require an Invitation Letter beforehand, please contact the iSchools team.
Climate
In early April (autumn) Wellington is usually mild but changeable—often a mix of pleasant days and quick weather shifts. Temperatures: daytime highs around 16–18 °C, nights about 11–13 °C
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