Snapshot
New Zealand at a glance
- Capital
- Wellington
- Population
- 5,340,300
- Area
- 263,310 km²
- Calling code
- +64
- Schengen
- Not in Schengen
- Tap water
- Generally safe
- Passport rank
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Explore Wellington
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Explore mapped places within 5 km of Wellington. Hours and access are shown only when recorded.
15 places to explore. More places may be available in the city.
St John's Church, Wellington is one option for your time in Wellington. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Opening hours and access details may change. Confirm with the venue before travelling.
Te Ngākau Civic Square is one option for your time in Wellington. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Opening hours and access details may change. Confirm with the venue before travelling.

St. James Theatre, Wellington is one option for your time in Wellington. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Opening hours and access details may change. Confirm with the venue before travelling.

Wellington Harbour Board Wharf Office Building is one option for your time in Wellington. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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Wellington Museum is one option for your time in Wellington. Check exhibition times before setting aside a museum stop.
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City to Sea Bridge is one option for your time in Wellington. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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New Zealand Olympic Museum is one option for your time in Wellington. Check exhibition times before setting aside a museum stop.
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Wellington Harbour Board is one option for your time in Wellington. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Opening hours and access details may change. Confirm with the venue before travelling.

Te Papa is one option for your time in Wellington. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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St Mary of the Angels, Wellington is one option for your time in Wellington. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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QT Wellington Hotel is one option for your time in Wellington. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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Former Australian Temperance and General Mutual Life Assurance Society Limited Head Office is one option for your time in Wellington. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Opening hours and access details may change. Confirm with the venue before travelling.

Bank of New Zealand Te Aro branch building is one option for your time in Wellington. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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Carrigafoyle, Wellington is one option for your time in Wellington. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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Dixon Street Flats is one option for your time in Wellington. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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Before you step outside
Temperature, rain, wind, sunrise, sunset and a seven-day outlook.
Full city weather → · Open-Meteo, Forecast updated when requested.
Think in the local currency
Czech National Bank reference rate, 07 Sep 2026. For planning; card and cash exchange rates can differ.
Arrive with a little context
5.2 km from the city centre · straight line
Compare scheduled-service airports near Wellington. Distances are measured in a straight line; your journey by road or public transport will be longer.
Live flight times are not available here yet. Check the airport’s official board before travelling.
WLG airport information ↗| Airport | IATA | Distance to city | Plan the next step |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wellington International Airport | WLG | 5.2 km | Airport website ↗ |
| Picton Aerodrome | PCN | 68.8 km | Airport website ↗ |
| Woodbourne Airport | BHE | 79.8 km | Airport website ↗ |
| Palmerston North Airport | PMR | 128.7 km | Airport website ↗ |
| Nelson Airport | NSN | 129.6 km | Airport website ↗ |
| Wanganui Airport | WAG | 148.6 km | Airport website ↗ |
OurAirports · Public Domain. Airport transfer tool →
Wellington · NZWN
6352 × 148 ft
ASPKoromiko · NZPN
2755 × Unknown width ft
Surface not recordedNot recorded
Blenheim · NZWB
4675 × 197 ft
GRE4675 × 148 ft
ASP3878 × 295 ft
GREPalmerston North · NZPM
6240 × 148 ft
UNK6240 × 148 ft
ASP1995 × 197 ft
GRSNelson · NZNS
4420 × 148 ft
ASP2398 × 197 ft
GRS1726 × 79 ft
GRS1970 × 197 ft
GRSWanganui · NZWU
1739 × 98 ft
GRE4501 × 148 ft
ASPH4521 × 148 ft
ASP1654 × 1 ft
GRE2756 × 279 ft
GRE2297 × 98 ft
GRETravel reference only; not for aviation navigation.
Get around with confidence
Load the available mapped lines. This is a route map, not a live departure board.
OpenStreetMap contributors · ODbL. Route coverage and stop ordering can be incomplete.
Explore the mapped bus, rail, metro, tram and ferry lines serving Wellington. Available modes depend on the local network. Check today’s departures and tickets with the operator.
Keep exploring
Browse 15 ideas for Wellington — from things to see and do to food and places to stay. Check current details before booking or visiting.
St John's Church, Wellington is one option for your time in Wellington. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Te Ngākau Civic Square is one option for your time in Wellington. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.

St. James Theatre, Wellington is one option for your time in Wellington. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.

Wellington Harbour Board Wharf Office Building is one option for your time in Wellington. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.

Wellington Museum is one option for your time in Wellington. Check exhibition times before setting aside a museum stop.

City to Sea Bridge is one option for your time in Wellington. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
New Zealand Olympic Museum is one option for your time in Wellington. Check exhibition times before setting aside a museum stop.

Wellington Harbour Board is one option for your time in Wellington. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.

Te Papa is one option for your time in Wellington. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.

St Mary of the Angels, Wellington is one option for your time in Wellington. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.

QT Wellington Hotel is one option for your time in Wellington. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.

Former Australian Temperance and General Mutual Life Assurance Society Limited Head Office is one option for your time in Wellington. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.

Bank of New Zealand Te Aro branch building is one option for your time in Wellington. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.

Carrigafoyle, Wellington is one option for your time in Wellington. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.

Dixon Street Flats is one option for your time in Wellington. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Trip notes are written for MyTripTools from place names, categories and mapped details. Use “Find more” above for nearby food and stays. Maps and supplemental place details: OpenStreetMap contributors · ODbL. Check details with the venue.
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