Getting here
By foot
Te Papa is located on Wellington’s waterfront and is within easy walking distance of the city’s railway station, central business district, and major hotels.
Map of the Wellington central business district (160kb).
By bus
Most Wellington buses travel through the city centre via Courtenay Place, very close to Te Papa. Ask your driver for help. For more specific bus and train routes and timetables, contact Metlink on (04) 801 7000 or http://www.metlink.org.nz/.
By car
Travelling south into the city, take the Aotea Quay exit from the Wellington motorway. Continue along Waterloo, Customhouse, and Jervois Quays, which lead directly into Cable Street. View maps here that may help guide you to Te Papa.
Map of main routes into Wellington (171 kb).
Parking
Open and covered parking space is available at Te Papa seven days a week: $3.50 per hour up to a daily maximum of $12, or $6.00 for the evening if you arrive after 5pm.
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From Wellington Airport
Catch a taxi or bus. If you’re driving, turn left along Cobham Drive, turn right at the Evans Bay Parade lights and drive round the harbour via Oriental Parade, then right into Wakefield Street, right into Taranaki Street, and right into Cable Street.
By taxi
A taxi stand is located outside Te Papa for Wellington Combined Taxis only, ph: (04) 384 4444.
Special Access Needs
Te Papa caters for a variety of visitors with special access needs. Before you come to Te Papa, feel free to call the Enquiries Centre, (04) 381 7000, and let us know your interests and needs. During your visit Te Papa Hosts are available for assistance and information.
Manual wheelchairs are available at Coats, Bags | Koti, Pēke on Level 1. They can be booked by phoning the Enquiries Centre on (04) 381 7000.
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About New Zealand
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These sites have more information for visitors to Wellington and New Zealand.
- Wellington's official tourism website: WellingtonNZ.com.
- Centre Stage of New Zealand promotes the regions of Wellington, Wairarapa, Marlborough, and Nelson to the international traveller.
- PureNZ Tourism New Zealand's guide to the country.
- NZ Leading Attractions contains all you need to know about New Zealand’s top tourist attractions.
- Wellington Airport Hotels offers great rates on over 50 hotels near Wellington Airport.