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Parking

We provide a range of parking services and facilities to make accessing the city and suburbs easy and safe.

COVID-19 update

Metered and coupon parking will be operating at Orange settings. For more information visit our COVID-19 Services and facilities page.

Clifton Car Park weekend special in December

The first two hours are free, then $2 per hour after that, maximum $8 per day, on the following weekends:

  • Saturday 4 and Sunday 5 December
  • Saturday 11 and Sunday 12 December
  • Saturday 18 and Sunday 19 December

Clifton Car Park is located off the Terrace – view on Google maps. To get to Lambton Quay from Clifton Car Park, take the walkway at the north end of the car park which goes through the Woodward Street tunnel to Lambton Quay, or catch the famous Cable Car down to the city from the south end.

Parking tickets

Find out about parking infringements and how to pay or appeal your parking ticket.

Central city street parking

There are about 3300 on-street parking spaces in the central city. Hourly fees apply 7 days a week.

Resident parking

Resident parking areas allow people who live in busy streets to park near their homes.

Coupon parking

Coupon parking zones allow you to park for longer than 2 hours near the central city.

Council-owned car park buildings and areas

Find a car park building or area in the central city and on the waterfront.

Business and trade parking

Businesses can apply for a loading zone permit or trade parking coupons.

Mobility parking

Find out about mobility parking spaces around the city and how to apply for a mobility permit.

Towed vehicles

What to do and who to contact if your vehicle has been towed in Wellington City.

Parking on a footpath

If you park on a footpath, you may receive a ticket.

Parking changes from 5 July 2021

There are some changes to our parking in the city centre that will come into effect from 5 July 2021.