Te Papa Tongarewa Museum Car Park
55 Cable Street, Wellington 6011
🚗 Directions in Google MapsTe Papa Tongarewa Museum Car Park is in Te Aro / Waterfront, Wellington. First 15 min free. The rules below come from the operator’s own car park page.
How it becomes free or discounted
First 15 min free
What you have to do: Take a ticket or tap a contactless payment card on entry; must exit on the same ticket/card before 15 minutes elapse
Applies during the 8am-5pm day-rate window; standard hourly charges apply immediately after 15 minutes.
Hours: Museum open daily 10am-6pm (except Christmas Day); car park day rate 8am-5pm, evening rate 5pm-8am
Eligible: No charge for the first 15 minutes; standard hourly rates apply after that
Take a ticket or tap a contactless payment card on entry; leave within 15 minutes on the same ticket or card to avoid any charge. After 15 minutes, day rates are NZ$5/hour up to 4 hours then NZ$6/hour, NZ$40 daily maximum; maximum stay is 24 hours and overstayers are clamped at the owner's expense.
“Up to 15 minutes No charge”
Source: official parking page checked 2026-07-26
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FAQ
How long is parking free at Te Papa Tongarewa Museum Car Park?
The official rule lists the first 15 min free. Applies during the 8am-5pm day-rate window; standard hourly charges apply immediately after 15 minutes.