Ngauranga Train Station
Hutt Road, Ngauranga, Wellington | 51A single island train platform for commuter rail, sitting north of Wellington city on the edge of the rugged coastline.
Wellington International Airport sits in Rongotai, a 15-minute drive from Wellington's city centre. This active international facility regularly hosts film productions across its departure lounges, baggage carousels, check-in counters, and terminal areas. The airport's film-friendly management coordinates crew access and has also provided additional parking for Miramar studio based productions.
The single runway on the isthmus between Wellington city and Miramar Peninsula creates dramatic scenic approaches ideal for aviation sequences. The airport serves 19 domestic destinations plus international routes to Australia and the Pacific. Popular sculptures by Wētā Workshop throughout the terminal add visual interest.
Terminal facilities span multiple levels with modern infrastructure including airline lounges in both domestic and international areas and a conference centre. The integrated Rydges hotel with 134 rooms above the international terminal offers additional interior filming opportunities and on-site accommodation.
The working airport environment provides authentic operational atmosphere from arrivals halls to departure gates, making it suitable for contemporary productions requiring a genuine setting for travel scenes.
Location details
| Jurisdiction | Wellington City Council |
|---|---|
| Permits required | Contact Wellington International Airport |
| Location descriptors | Runways, airstrips, airplanes, aeroplanes, airports, car lots, parking lots, coastal, helipads, transport networks, mass transit, aviation. |
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