Wellington is at the southern tip of the North Island. All roads lead to Wellington and it is the arrival point for the interisland ferries.
You can get to Wellington via a number of different methods:
By Air
Wellington is less than one hours’ flight from anywhere in New Zealand.
Wellington International Airport is a 15 minute drive from the city centre.
Four airlines fly from Australia direct to Wellington. Check out their great deals:
New Zealand’s major domestic airline is Air New Zealand.
Other domestic carriers to Wellington:
By Car
New Zealand is the ideal country to explore in a car. Traffic is not heavy and the scenery is spectacular.
Rental Cars are an affordable and convenient option for travelling around New Zealand.
Avis Rent-A-Car provide many great online deals:
By Train and Bus
Wellington Railway Station is right in Downtown Wellington. This is the point of arrival for both the Bus and Rail systems.
There is a range of Tranz Scenic Rail Routes from all major New Zealand cities.
There are a number of bus companies running various services into Wellington.
The Wellington i-SITE Visitor Centre the can arrange and book your travel over bus and train to suit you plans.
By Ferry
The ferries travel across Cook Strait and through the spectacular Marlborough Sounds up to nine times daily.
The two main carriers are:
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.
