Getting around Wellington
Wellington transport: Metlink and the Snapper card, the cable car, the Cook Strait ferry, airport transfers and driving to Wairarapa.
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Do you need a car in Wellington?
Whether to rent a car for a Wellington trip — when the city's walkability and Metlink cover you, and when day trips genuinely justify the cost.
Driving to the Wairarapa from Wellington
The drive from Wellington over the Remutaka Range to Martinborough and the wider Wairarapa — route, timing, road conditions and whether to drive or tour.
Getting around Wellington (Metlink)
How to use Wellington's Metlink buses and trains, what a fare costs, ticketing options and how the network reaches Kāpiti and the Wairarapa.
Interislander vs Bluebridge ferry guide
Comparing Interislander and Bluebridge for the Wellington to Picton crossing — prices, onboard experience, timetables and booking tips.
Wellington airport to city guide
How to get from Wellington Airport into the city — the Airport Express bus, taxis, rideshares and rental car pickup, with realistic times and costs.
Wellington cable car visitor guide
Everything to know before riding the Wellington Cable Car — prices, timetable, the Kelburn viewpoint and how it links to the Botanic Garden.