Te Papa is situated in Cable Street on Wellington's waterfront. Locate us on the map, and find out about transport by foot, bus, car, campervan, or taxi – including from Wellington’s airport and railway station.
By foot
Te Papa is within easy walking distance of Wellingtons Railway Station, major hotels, and the central business district. Te Papa is easy to find if you head for the waterfront.
By bus
Most Wellington buses (including those from the airport and railway station) stop along Courtenay Place and Willis Street. From these stops, it’s just a few minutes’ walk to Te Papa.
Metlink bus routes and timetables www.metlink.org.nz/#timetables
By Car
Take the Aotea Quay exit when driving south into central Wellington along the SH1 motorway. Continue along Waterloo, Customhouse, and Jervois Quays, which lead directly into Cable Street and Te Papa’s convenient car park.
Parking at Te Papa www.tepapa.govt.nz/visit/plan-your-visit/parking
By taxi
A taxi stand is located outside Te Papa for Wellington Combined Taxis.
Wellington Combined Taxis. www.taxis.co.nz
From the airport
You can catch a taxi or bus from the airport. If you’re driving:
- turn left along Cobham Drive
- turn right at the Evans Bay Parade lights and drive around the harbour and along Oriental Parade
- turn right into Wakefield Street, right into Taranaki Street, and right into Cable Street.
By Train
From Wellington Railway Station, it’s a 20-minute walk to Te Papa. Alternatively, you can catch a bus or taxi nearby.
Metlink train routes and timetables www.metlink.org.nz/#timetables