How to Reach Wellington, New Zealand

GET IN

• By Air: Flights to Wellington disembark at the Wellington International Airport. Most of the flights landing over here arrive from Australia.
• By Train: Rail company KiwiRail operates The Northern Explorer between Auckland and Wellington. The Coastal Pacific train connects Wellington to Picton and Christchurch.
• By Boat: Wellington lies between North and South islands and has regular ferry services that take passengers and vehicles across the Cook Strait. The city is also a popular stop for cruise tours.
• By Road: Wellington is located on State Highways 1 and 2 and is easily accessible by road.

GET AROUND

• By Ferry: The places around Wellington’s shoreline as well as nearby islands are connected by ferries.
• By Bus: Metlink operates regular interval busses that connect various neighbourhoods of Wellington.
• By Cable Car: Wellington Cable Car is a popular mode of travel for tourists as well as locals.
• By Taxi: There are plenty of taxi companies in Wellington to assist you around.
• By Train: Tranz Metro operates five electric train routes which run through Wellington’s suburbs and connects Wellington to nearby towns.
• By Walking: One of the best ways to explore Wellington is on foot. The central city is only two kilometres in diameter.
• By Bicycle: Many tourists prefer renting a bicycle and exploring the city at a relaxing pace.