On-street Parking - Meters &
Pay-and-Display

Hourly parking fees in the central business district range from $1.50 to $4 per hour. Hourly fees apply on weekdays. Weekend parking is free, but time restrictions apply on Saturdays. Check the meter or pay-and-display machine for details.

On-street Parking Hours

Parking Meters Affected by New Coins

From 31 July 2006, new coins came into circulation nationwide.

Parking meters accept the new coins and the current $1 and $2 coins.

Pay-and-display machines will accept both new and old coins.

Check the sticker on the meter before you put in any coins - it will tell you what you need.

If you discover a fault with a meter or pay-and-display machine contact the Council, quoting the machine number and street location.

Charges & Minimum Fees

There are three parking fee areas. These are:

• $4 per hour
• $3 per hour
• $1.50 per hour

The areas are outlined on the map below. Check the label on the machine when you pay for parking to make sure you pay the correct amount.

The colours on the map will match the labels on parking meters and pay-and-display machines.

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Pay-and-Display Payment Options

The new silver pay-and-display machines in central Wellington accept cash, credit cards and payment through mobile phone text messages. Eventually all the older green pay-and-display machines will be replaced with these new silver ones. The older machines only accept cash and can still be found outside the central city.

Motorcycle / Scooter Parking

Free motorcycle / scooter parking areas are available in central Wellington in locations signposted No Stopping Except for Motorcycles. Most of these areas are designated Monday - Saturday, 8.00am - 6.00pm. If there are additional restrictions or the areas are designated Motorcycle Parking at All Times, the signage will indicate accordingly.

Up to two motorcycles may use a car park controlled by a single-head parking meter (but not mobility spaces unless displaying the appropriate permit). Each rider is individually responsible for ensuring the meter is not expired and not exceeding the maximum time restriction.

Motorcycles may not use pay-and-display spaces as they are unable to securely attach receipts where wardens can easily find them.

Commuters are encouraged to find parking off the public road (eg public and private parking facilities) to free space for other riders to come and go during the day. The Council has arranged for all parking companies to provide good quality space and competitive rates for riders.

Parking on footpaths and road carriageways at the ends of parallel parks or by pedestrian crossings is hazardous for pedestrians and cars and is illegal. Illegally parked motorcycles and scooters will be ticketed.

• Motorcycle / Scooter Parking Locations (570Kb PDF)
• News Release - 31.08.09

Other Council Car Parks

In addition to on-street parking in the central business district, you can park in these Council-managed car parks:

• Civic Square
• Michael Fowler Centre
• Clifton Terrace

Related Links

• Mobility Parking

Department Details:
Parking Services - Infrastructure