Getting Around Wellington
Wellington is a very compact city, with downtown only being 2 kilometres wide.
Walking is one of the best ways to get around, while the transport infrastructure will enable you to go further afield with ease.
You can use our maps and guides for more information about getting around the city and the Wellington region.
Walking in Wellingon
Wellington is a compact city. The best way to explore the city is by foot. Many guided and self-guided walks start from the downtown area.
- Walk Wellington Tours
- Download Wellington Street Map (PDF: 340KB)
Tour companies
Tour companies are another excellent way to discover Wellington, as the engaging guides are bound to have many stories to share.
Public Transport
Wellington has an excellent public transport system which is well used by the locals. Metlink has an easy to use journey planner to help you get anywhere within the Wellington region.
Metlink services include buses, trains and ferries.
A Snapper card is the fastest, most cost-effective way to pay for single journeys on nearly 400 buses in the Wellington region, across Go Wellington, Valley Flyer, Airport Flyer and Runcimans services.
The Wellington Cable Car leaves from downtown Wellington to the leafy, village-like suburb of Kelburn. At the top of the Cable Car, you will find some of the best views of Wellington. Here, you will also find the award-winning Cable Car Museum, and the start of the Wellington Botanic Garden.
Weekend Parking
Looking for somewhere to park in downtown Wellington on the weekend?
Follow the links to find inner city parking details for Wilson Parking and Tournament where a range of parks are available for between $4 and $6 on the weekend.
Taxis
There are plenty of taxi companies in Wellington. Search our listings for taxi companies. Note that the drivers at Wellington Combined Taxis can also be hired out by the hour, to show you around the city.
Accessible Travel
Wellington aims to be a fully inclusive and accessible city. Find out more of the services and facilities provided by the Wellington City Council.
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