The 2024 Waves Conference will be held at the Lower Hutt Events Centre. This new, purpose-built event venue in the heart of Lower Hutt. Lower Hutt Events Centre is one of Wellington's newest venues for conferences, meetings, and seminars as well as weddings and social events.
The 800 square metre event space has natural light, providing stunning views of picturesque Riddiford Garden.
Accessibility Information, Waves 2024 – Lower Hutt Event Centre
Recreation Aotearoa is on a journey to providing accessible and sustainable events for our conference delegates. The below information is designed to support your conference attendance. If you have any questions about the conference accessibility or if there's anything else we can do to support your Waves conference experience, please let us know.
Conference Venue | Lower Hutt Event Centre
The Lower Hutt Event Centre is located at 30c Laings Road, Hutt Central, Lower Hutt 5010.
Find the Lower Hutt Event Centre on Google Maps
Getting there
By bus
The closest major bus stops to the Lower Hutt Event Centre are located at the Queensgate Shopping Centre approximate 500m (7-minute walk away).
By Taxi or ride share
A taxi stand and drop-off zone is located outside the Events Centre by the main entrance.
Please note, this area is not covered.
From Wellington the Airport Flyer Bus service will deliver you to the Queensgate shopping mall, from there it's a two minute walk to the centre. Regular train services operate between Wellington Central and Waterloo & Melling stations, and it is a short taxi fare or a 20-minute walk to the Events centre from either of the train stations. The Events Centre is a 22km journey from the Wellington International airport and is an approximate $80 taxi fare depending on your time of travel.
Parking
Venue Entrance
Conference Registration
Hearing Loop
Accessible Bathrooms
Service Dogs
Dedicated Quiet Space
Assistance During the Event
Wellington is a compact and connected city with a powerful mix of culture, nature and cuisine. Fuel your visit with local coffee and world-class craft beer, visit the national museum Te Papa, go behind the scenes to learn movie magic secrets, be inspired by incredible live events, and immerse yourself in acclaimed nature experiences — all on the doorstep of your venue and hotel.
If you are staying on after the conference check out these things to do:
Who doesn't love a discount?? If you are staying a while in the area - check out these discounts exclusive to our delegates.