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By Air
Wellington is less than one hours’ flight from anywhere in New Zealand.
New Zealand’s major domestic airline is Air New Zealand.
Air New Zealand, Freedom Air, Qantas and Pacific Blue also fly from Australia.
Wellington airport is 15 minutes drive from the city centre. A taxi fare should cost around NZ$20.
By Car
New Zealand is an ideal country to explore in a car. Traffic is not heavy and the scenery is spectacular. To get an idea of average drive times to Wellington, see the table below.
| From: |
Time: |
Distance (km): |
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Whangarei |
12 hours, 15 minutes |
827 |
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Auckland |
9 hours, 15 minutes |
658 |
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Hamilton |
7 hours, 30 minutes |
532 |
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Rotorua |
6 hours, 30 minutes |
460 |
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Taupo |
5 hours, 10 minutes |
380 |
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New Plymouth |
5 hours, 10 minutes |
355 |
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Napier
|
4 hours, 50 minutes |
323 |
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Palmerston North
|
2 hours, 10 minutes |
145 |
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Masterton |
1 hour, 30 minutes |
102 |
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Levin |
1 hour, 20 minutes |
89 |
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By Rail and Coach
Take a train or coach to see New Zealand scenery without needing to consult a map.
Intercity Coachline Service runs throughout New Zealand. Discounts are available for Youth Hostel members and VIP cardholders.
There is also a range of Tranz Scenic Rail Routes from all major New Zealand cities.
Wellington Railway Station is only two minutes walk from Downtown Wellington. It is the departure point for coaches, shuttles and taxis.
The Wellington i-SITE Visitor Centre has details of the Best of New Zealand Pass. Visit the online travel centre to book rail and coach.
South Island Ferry Connection
The Interisland Line and Bluebridge Cook Strait Ferry both cross between the North and the South Island.
They travel across Cook Strait and through the spectacular Marlborough Sounds up to nine times daily.
Cruise Ships
Wellington’s harbour is a popular destination for cruise ships in summer. Why not ask your travel agent to book a cruise which stops off at our beautiful city.
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