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Parking

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

Easter and Anzac Day

On-street metered parking will be free around Wellington City (including waterfront) on the following days:

  • Friday 18 April (Good Friday)
  • Sunday 20 April (Easter Sunday)
  • Monday 21 April (Easter Monday)
  • Friday 25 April (Anzac Day)

Clifton Car Park and Tory Street Car Park normal rates will apply (weekend rates apply on public holidays).

Parking tickets

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

City street parking

Hourly fees apply 8am to 8pm, 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. Coupon parking rules apply Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm.

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.

Parking complaint

Use our online form to report an abandoned or illegally parked vehicle.

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.