Te Papa is situated in the heart of Wellington, in Cable Street right on the 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.
Find us on a Google map.
By foot
Te Papa lies within easy walking distance of the city’s railway station, major hotels, and central business district. We're easy to find – just head for the waterfront.
By bus
Most Wellington buses, including those from the airport and railway station, travel along Courtenay Place, just 2 minutes' walk to Te Papa. Ask your driver for directions.
Tour buses drop off and pick up passengers at the Cable Street entrance. Parking for tour buses is free.
For bus routes and timetables, contact Metlink.
By car
When travelling south into the city, take the Aotea Quay exit from the Wellington motorway. Continue along Waterloo, Customhouse, and Jervois Quays, which lead directly into Cable Street. Once here, you’ll find very convenient parking.
Read more on Te Papa's parking.
By campervan or caravan
Follow the directions for cars above. The closest campervan and caravan site to Te Papa is Kumutoto & Wellington Waterfront Motorhome Park. This is located next to the waterfront entrance, opposite Whitmore Street and the New Zealand Post building, Waterloo Quay
Visit the Motorhome Park website.
By taxi
A taxi stand is located outside Te Papa for Wellington Combined Taxis.
Visit the website of Wellington Combined Taxis.
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.
From the railway station
From the railway station, take a bus or taxi to Te Papa – or walk along the waterfront in just 20 minutes.
For train routes and timetables, contact Metlink.
Visiting Te Papa staff
If you have an appointment with a staff member of Te Papa based at the Cable Street building, please use the 'Team Te Papa' staff entrance. The map below shows you where to find us.
Download this map as a PDF (134 kb).
Please note: Te Papa's zoologists, conservators, and archivists are based in a different building, at 169 Tory Street.