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New Zealand at a glance
- Capital
- Wellington
- Population
- 5,340,300
- Area
- 263,310 km²
- Calling code
- +64
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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
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.
Plan your visit
- Listed opening hours
- Not recorded
- Wheelchair access
- Not recorded
- Entry fee
- Not recorded
Opening hours and access details may change. Confirm with the venue before travelling.
Te Ngākau Civic Square
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.
Plan your visit
- Listed opening hours
- Not recorded
- Wheelchair access
- Not recorded
- Entry fee
- Not recorded
Opening hours and access details may change. Confirm with the venue before travelling.
St. James Theatre, Wellington
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.
Plan your visit
- Listed opening hours
- Not recorded
- Wheelchair access
- Not recorded
- Entry fee
- Not recorded
Opening hours and access details may change. Confirm with the venue before travelling.
Wellington Harbour Board Wharf Office Building
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.
Plan your visit
- Listed opening hours
- Not recorded
- Wheelchair access
- Not recorded
- Entry fee
- Not recorded
Opening hours and access details may change. Confirm with the venue before travelling.
Wellington Museum
Wellington Museum is one option for your time in Wellington. Check exhibition times before setting aside a museum stop.
Plan your visit
- Listed opening hours
- Not recorded
- Wheelchair access
- Not recorded
- Entry fee
- Not recorded
Opening hours and access details may change. Confirm with the venue before travelling.
City to Sea Bridge
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.
Plan your visit
- Listed opening hours
- Not recorded
- Wheelchair access
- Not recorded
- Entry fee
- Not recorded
Opening hours and access details may change. Confirm with the venue before travelling.
New Zealand Olympic Museum
New Zealand Olympic Museum is one option for your time in Wellington. Check exhibition times before setting aside a museum stop.
Plan your visit
- Listed opening hours
- Not recorded
- Wheelchair access
- Not recorded
- Entry fee
- Not recorded
Opening hours and access details may change. Confirm with the venue before travelling.
Wellington Harbour Board
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.
Plan your visit
- Listed opening hours
- Not recorded
- Wheelchair access
- Not recorded
- Entry fee
- Not recorded
Opening hours and access details may change. Confirm with the venue before travelling.
Te Papa
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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- Listed opening hours
- Not recorded
- Wheelchair access
- Not recorded
- Entry fee
- Not recorded
Opening hours and access details may change. Confirm with the venue before travelling.
St Mary of the Angels, Wellington
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.
Plan your visit
- Listed opening hours
- Not recorded
- Wheelchair access
- Not recorded
- Entry fee
- Not recorded
Opening hours and access details may change. Confirm with the venue before travelling.
QT Wellington Hotel
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.
Plan your visit
- Listed opening hours
- Not recorded
- Wheelchair access
- Not recorded
- Entry fee
- Not recorded
Opening hours and access details may change. Confirm with the venue before travelling.
Former Australian Temperance and General Mutual Life Assurance Society Limited Head Office
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.
Plan your visit
- Listed opening hours
- Not recorded
- Wheelchair access
- Not recorded
- Entry fee
- Not recorded
Opening hours and access details may change. Confirm with the venue before travelling.
Bank of New Zealand Te Aro branch building
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.
Plan your visit
- Listed opening hours
- Not recorded
- Wheelchair access
- Not recorded
- Entry fee
- Not recorded
Opening hours and access details may change. Confirm with the venue before travelling.
Carrigafoyle, Wellington
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.
Plan your visit
- Listed opening hours
- Not recorded
- Wheelchair access
- Not recorded
- Entry fee
- Not recorded
Opening hours and access details may change. Confirm with the venue before travelling.
Dixon Street Flats
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.
Plan your visit
- Listed opening hours
- Not recorded
- Wheelchair access
- Not recorded
- Entry fee
- Not recorded
Opening hours and access details may change. Confirm with the venue before travelling.
Before you step outside
Weather in Wellington
Temperature, rain, wind, sunrise, sunset and a seven-day outlook.
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Czech National Bank reference rate, 07 Sep 2026. For planning; card and cash exchange rates can differ.
Arrive with a little context
Land here. Start in Wellington.
WLG
An arrival option for Wellington
Wellington International Airport
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.
Flights at WLG
Live flight times are not available here yet. Check the airport’s official board before travelling.
WLG airport information ↗Compare arrival airports
| 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 →
Runways, frequencies & all airport fields
Wellington International Airport
Wellington · NZWN
Elevation41 ft
Coordinates-41.326839, 174.806862
Runways
16 / 34
6352 × 148 ft
ASPRadio frequencies
APP122.3 MHz
ATIS126.9 MHz
GND121.9 MHz
TWR118.8 MHz
Picton Aerodrome
Koromiko · NZPN
Elevation161 ft
Coordinates-41.346099853516, 173.95599365234
Runways
18 / 36
2755 × Unknown width ft
Surface not recordedRadio frequencies
Not recorded
Woodbourne Airport
Blenheim · NZWB
Elevation109 ft
Coordinates-41.5182991027832, 173.8699951171875
Runways
06L / 24R
4675 × 197 ft
GRE06R / 24L
4675 × 148 ft
ASP10 / 28
3878 × 295 ft
GRERadio frequencies
CHRISTCHURCH CON129.4 MHz
WELLINGTON APP122.3 MHz
ATIS126.05 MHz
CTAF122.8 MHz
TWR122.8 MHz
Palmerston North Airport
Palmerston North · NZPM
Elevation151 ft
Coordinates-40.320599, 175.617004
Runways
07 / 25
6240 × 148 ft
UNK07L / 25R
6240 × 148 ft
ASP07R / 25L
1995 × 197 ft
GRSRadio frequencies
OHAKEA APP125.1 MHz
ATIS129.7 MHz
CTAF120.6 MHz
GND121.7 MHz
TWR120.6 MHz
Nelson Airport
Nelson · NZNS
Elevation17 ft
Coordinates-41.296709, 173.224323
Runways
02 / 20
4420 × 148 ft
ASP02L / 20R
2398 × 197 ft
GRS06 / 24
1726 × 79 ft
GRS17 / 35
1970 × 197 ft
GRSRadio frequencies
CHRISTCHRIST CON123.7 MHz
APP127.4 MHz
ATIS129.1 MHz
CLNC DEL123.3 MHz
CTAF127.4 MHz
TWR127.4 MHz
Wanganui Airport
Wanganui · NZWU
Elevation27 ft
Coordinates-39.963467, 175.02444
Runways
08 / 26
1739 × 98 ft
GRE11 / 29
4501 × 148 ft
ASPH11C / 29C
4521 × 148 ft
ASP11L / 29R
1654 × 1 ft
GRE11R / 29L
2756 × 279 ft
GRE14 / 32
2297 × 98 ft
GRERadio frequencies
OHAKEA CON120.4 MHz
CTAF120.2 MHz
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Get around with confidence
Getting around Wellington
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St John's Church, Wellington
Directions ↗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
Directions ↗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
Directions ↗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
Directions ↗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
Directions ↗Wellington Museum is one option for your time in Wellington. Check exhibition times before setting aside a museum stop.
City to Sea Bridge
Directions ↗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
Directions ↗New Zealand Olympic Museum is one option for your time in Wellington. Check exhibition times before setting aside a museum stop.
Wellington Harbour Board
Directions ↗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
Directions ↗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
Directions ↗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
Directions ↗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
Directions ↗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
Directions ↗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
Directions ↗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
Directions ↗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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