--- description: Limited free parking at Wellington Zoo, with spaces outside the entrance and at Newtown Park. Arrive early, or use priced parking from 880 m away. title: Parking Near Wellington Zoo, Melrose | Parksy image: https://www.parksy.com/sites/default/files/landmarks/poi-zoo-b988a18f.webp --- [Skip to main content](#main-content) # Parking Near Wellington Zoo, Melrose Landmark Parking · Melrose, Wellington · Wellington Zoo Published 16 Sep 2026 · 4 min read · Reviewed by the [Parksy Editorial Team](https://www.parksy.com/editorial-guidelines) 2 Manchester Street [Airport Parking (WLG)](https://www.parksy.com/airport/nz/wgn/wlg) [Cheap Parking](https://www.parksy.com/cheap/nz/wgn/melrose) [Disability Parking](https://www.parksy.com/disability/nz/wgn/melrose) [Free Parking](https://www.parksy.com/free/nz/wgn/melrose) [Garage Rentals](https://www.parksy.com/garages/melrose) [Moving Guide](https://www.parksy.com/moving/nz/wgn/melrose) [Parking Costs](https://www.parksy.com/costs/nz/wgn/melrose) [Parking Fines](https://www.parksy.com/fines/nz/wgn/melrose) [Parking Permits](https://www.parksy.com/permits/nz/wgn/melrose) [Parking Signs](https://www.parksy.com/signs/nz/wgn/melrose) [Rent Parking](https://www.parksy.com/rent/nz/wgn/melrose) [Street Parking](https://www.parksy.com/street/nz/wgn/melrose) [Towed Vehicle](https://www.parksy.com/towed/nz/wgn/melrose) [Vehicle Storage](https://www.parksy.com/storage/nz/wgn/melrose) Where Can I Park for Wellington Zoo? Wellington Zoo has limited free parking around 2 Manchester Street, including spaces outside the entrance and at the neighbouring Newtown Park car park. Four designated mobility spaces are at Newtown Park, with one more outside the REX café. Arriving early is practical, particularly if free parking is your priority, as the zoo is open from 9:30am to 5pm. Listen to article 5:10 minutes Playback speed 0.75×1×1.25×1.5×2× Voice Auto (your country) Audio is AI-generated on your device, so voice and pronunciation may vary. [Find Parking Near Me](https://www.parksy.com/parking-near-me) [Find Parking Near Me](https://www.parksy.com/parking-near-me) Search secure car spaces, garages and undercover spots near you, and lock in your spot in minutes.
Address
2 Manchester Street
Closest listed space
Convenient Kilbirnie Plaza Car Park - 24/7 Access, 880 m (11 min walk)
Nearest station
Wellington Airport, 2.0 km (25 min walk)
## Parking Near Melrose [Convenient Kilbirnie Plaza Car Park - 24/7 Access $3.00/hr 880 m](https://www.parksy.com/parking/nz/wgn/kilbirnie/convenient-kilbirnie-plaza-car-park-247-access-95665) [Secure Parking at 70 Daniell Street, Newtown Wellington $10.00/day 1.0 km](https://www.parksy.com/parking/nz/wgn/newtown/secure-parking-at-70-daniell-street-newtown-wellin-92804) [Secure and Affordable Parking Lot in Wellington $4.00/hr 1.4 km](https://www.parksy.com/parking/nz/wgn/wellington/secure-affordable-parking-lot-wellington-166374) [Secure Outdoor Parking at Otago University, Wellington $4.00/hr 1.5 km](https://www.parksy.com/parking/nz/auk/wellington/secure-outdoor-parking-at-otago-university-welling-96017) [Secure 24/7 Outdoor Lot at The Hall St Carpark, Wellington $4.00/hr 1.5 km](https://www.parksy.com/parking/nz/wgn/wellington/secure-247-outdoor-lot-at-the-hall-st-carpark-well-95761) [Secure Parking Near Wellington Regional Hospital in Newtown $4.00/hr 1.6 km](https://www.parksy.com/parking/nz/wgn/newtown/secure-parking-near-wellington-regional-hospital-i-96012) [See more parking near you →](https://www.parksy.com/parking-near-me) ![A parking-related scene](https://www.parksy.com/sites/default/files/landmarks/poi-zoo-b988a18f.webp) A parking-related scene Photo: [Pexels](https://www.pexels.com/@framedbydavinci) / Barion McQueen ## Parking at Wellington Zoo on Manchester Street Wellington Zoo is at 2 Manchester Street in Wellington, near Melrose. The official visitor information describes limited free car parking around the site, including spaces right outside the entrance and in the Newtown Park car park next door (wellingtonzoo.com). Newtown Park car park is the nearest named option, while four designated mobility car parks are located there next to the zoo and one is outside the REX café at the entrance (wellingtonzoo.com). The official site lists opening hours of 9:30am to 5pm (wellingtonzoo.com), so arriving early is particularly practical when free spaces are the priority. ## Parksy Spaces Within Walking Distance of the Zoo The closest priced Parksy option is a 24/7 car park at Kilbirnie Plaza, 880 m from the site, priced at $3 an hour. It suits drivers wanting round-the-clock access while remaining closer than the other listed paid spaces. A secure car park at 70 Daniell Street in Newtown is 1.0 km away and costs $10 a day. A secure and affordable car park in Wellington is 1.4 km away at $4 an hour, while the secure outdoor car park at Otago University is 1.5 km away at $4 an hour. Show map of Melrose ## Newtown Park and Other Wellington Parking Choices Newtown Park car park is the main named alternative beside the entrance, and the zoo identifies it alongside the limited free spaces around the site (wellingtonzoo.com). The official contact information also points visitors to four mobility car parks in Newtown Park, with another mobility space outside the REX café (wellingtonzoo.com). Further priced Parksy choices include the secure 24/7 outdoor lot at The Hall St Carpark, 1.5 km away for $4 an hour, and secure parking near Wellington Regional Hospital in Newtown, 1.6 km away for $4 an hour. The zoo’s free options are limited, so these named alternatives are useful when the spaces by Newtown Park are occupied. ## Busy Arrival Times and Parking Around Manchester Street The official visitor guidance describes parking around the zoo as limited [free parking](https://www.parksy.com/parking-near-me) and advises that arriving early is important for finding a space (wellingtonzoo.com). This makes weekends, school-holiday visits and event periods the times most likely to place pressure on the spaces immediately outside the entrance. Those council options are in the wider city rather than beside the zoo, so drivers using surrounding streets should follow the signed restrictions and meter instructions applying at the parking location. ## Walking and Public Transport to Wellington Zoo Wellington Airport is the nearest station listed for the site, at 2.0 km away and a 25-minute walk. The route provides a practical alternative for visitors who prefer to leave the car outside the immediate Newtown and Manchester Street area. The zoo is also located along two city bus routes (expedia.co.nz). From the nearest listed station, allow the full 25-minute walk to reach the entrance, while the 480 m distance from Melrose centre makes the site accessible on foot from that local centre. 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Wellington Zoo has limited free parking around 2 Manchester Street, including spaces outside the entrance and at the neighbouring Newtown Park car park. Four designated mobility spaces are at Newtown Park, with one more outside the REX café. Arriving early is practical, particularly if free parking is your priority, as the zoo is open from 9:30am to 5pm. ### Is There Free Parking at Wellington Zoo? Limited free parking is available around the zoo, including spaces immediately outside the entrance and in Newtown Park car park next door. Newtown Park is the nearest named parking option. ### Where Is the Closest Priced Car Park? The closest priced option is the 24/7 car park at Kilbirnie Plaza, 880 m from the zoo. It costs $3 an hour and suits drivers who want round-the-clock access. Other priced choices include 70 Daniell Street in Newtown, 1.0 km away for $10 a day, and a car park 1.4 km away for $4 an hour. ### Where Are the Mobility Car Parks? Four designated mobility car parks are located in Newtown Park next to the zoo, and another mobility space is outside the REX café at the entrance. These spaces are identified in the zoo’s official visitor information. The surrounding free parking is limited, so arriving early is important when mobility parking is needed. ### When Is Parking Around the Zoo Busiest? Parking pressure is most likely during weekends, school-holiday visits and event periods, when spaces immediately outside the entrance may be harder to find. The official guidance describes parking as limited and advises arriving early. If using surrounding streets, follow the signed restrictions and meter instructions applying at the parking location. ### Can I Walk or Use Public Transport to the Zoo? Wellington Airport is the nearest listed station, 2.0 km away and a 25-minute walk from the zoo. The zoo is also located along two city bus routes. 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