--- description: "National Library of New Zealand parking: street spaces allow up to two hours. Wellington Cathedral Car Park is 150 m away at $6 an hour." title: Parking Near National Library of New Zealand, Thorndon | Parksy image: https://www.parksy.com/sites/default/files/landmarks/parking-near-national-library-of-new-zealand-thorndon-fab15c.webp --- [Skip to main content](#main-content) # Parking Near National Library of New Zealand, Thorndon Landmark Parking · Thorndon, Wellington · National Library of New Zealand Published 16 Sep 2026 · 4 min read · Reviewed by the [Parksy Editorial Team](https://www.parksy.com/editorial-guidelines) 70 Molesworth Street [Airport Parking (WLG)](https://www.parksy.com/airport/nz/wgn/wlg) [Cheap Parking](https://www.parksy.com/cheap/nz/wgn/thorndon) [Disability Parking](https://www.parksy.com/disability/nz/wgn/thorndon) [Free Parking](https://www.parksy.com/free/nz/wgn/thorndon) [Garage Rentals](https://www.parksy.com/garages/thorndon) [Listings Nearby](https://www.parksy.com/parking/nz/wgn/thorndon) [Moving Guide](https://www.parksy.com/moving/nz/wgn/thorndon) [Parking Costs](https://www.parksy.com/costs/nz/wgn/thorndon) [Parking Fines](https://www.parksy.com/fines/nz/wgn/thorndon) [Parking Permits](https://www.parksy.com/permits/nz/wgn/thorndon) [Parking Signs](https://www.parksy.com/signs/nz/wgn/thorndon) [Rent Parking](https://www.parksy.com/rent/nz/wgn/thorndon) [Street Parking](https://www.parksy.com/street/nz/wgn/thorndon) [Towed Vehicle](https://www.parksy.com/towed/nz/wgn/thorndon) [Vehicle Storage](https://www.parksy.com/storage/nz/wgn/thorndon) Where Can I Park for National Library of New Zealand? At 70 Molesworth Street in Thorndon, the closest official option is surrounding-street pay-and-display parking for up to two hours. Accessible on-street parks are available, and a drop-off zone is in front of the Aitken Street entrance. For longer stays, Wellington Cathedral Car Park is 150 m away and costs $6 an hour. Listen to article 4:48 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
70 Molesworth Street
Closest listed space
Secure Outdoor Lot at Wellington Cathedral Car Park, 150 m (2 min walk)
Nearest station
Wellington Railway Station, 300 m (4 min walk)
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Photo: [Pexels](https://www.pexels.com) ## Parking at National Library of New Zealand on Molesworth Street The site is at 70 Molesworth Street in Thorndon, with pay-and-display parking on surrounding streets for up to two hours (natlib.govt.nz). This is the closest official option for a short visit, but the two-hour limit makes it less suitable for extended research or appointments. Accessible on-street parks are available on the surrounding streets, and a drop-off zone is located in front of the Aitken Street entrance (natlib.govt.nz). The library sits on the corner of Aitken and Molesworth Streets, so approaching from either street keeps the entrance area straightforward to reach. ## Wellington Car Parks Near the Thorndon Library Drivers looking beyond the surrounding street spaces can use the Wellington Cathedral Car Park, where a secure outdoor lot is 150 m from the site and costs $6 an hour. Hill Street Car Park is 170 m away and also costs $6 an hour. A secure 24/7 garage space is 220 m away and costs $650 a month. Covered parking at Pipitea Marae is 230 m away at $4 an hour, while a secure outdoor lot on Murphy Street is 260 m away at $6 an hour. The Railway Car Park is 350 m away and costs $4 an hour. Show map of Thorndon ## Parksy Parking Spaces Around National Library of New Zealand Parksy lists several nearby alternatives for drivers who want to reserve a space rather than rely on street availability. The secure outdoor lot at Wellington Cathedral Car Park is 150 m away at $6 an hour, and the Hill Street space is 170 m away at the same rate. For longer stays, the secure 24/7 garage space is 220 m away at $650 a month. The covered Pipitea Marae space is 230 m away at $4 an hour, the Murphy Street outdoor lot is 260 m away at $6 an hour, and The Railway Car Park space is 350 m away at $4 an hour. ## Busy Times and Street Parking Rules in Thorndon Street parking around the library is paid and pay-and-display spaces allow parking for up to two hours (natlib.govt.nz). Thorndon is close to Wellington Railway Station and the central city, while the library's position on Molesworth and Aitken Streets concentrates arrivals around its entrances. Accessible on-street parks serve visitors with accessibility needs, and the Aitken Street drop-off zone is positioned in front of the entrance (natlib.govt.nz). ## Walking From Wellington Railway Station to the Library Wellington Railway Station is the nearest station, 300 m from the library, which is about a four-minute walk. The short connection makes rail practical for visitors who want to avoid searching for a space in Thorndon. The library is also 280 m from Thorndon centre. From either the station or the centre, walking avoids the two-hour limit attached to surrounding pay-and-display street parking and places visitors near the Aitken Street and Molesworth Street corner. Show street view near National Library of New Zealand ## Sources - [National Library of New Zealand website](http://www.natlib.govt.nz) - [Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency](https://www.nzta.govt.nz) - [NZ road code parking rules](https://www.nzta.govt.nz/resources/roadcode/general-road-code/about-driving/parking/) - [Getting here](https://natlib.govt.nz/wellington-updated/getting-here) - [Free parking](https://natlib.govt.nz/records/31419306) - [Weekend parking boost](https://natlib.govt.nz/records/31280013) - [Parking](https://natlib.govt.nz/records/37339000?search%5Bi%5D%5Bsubject_text%5D=Arts+facilities&search%5Bpage%5D=1&search%5Bpath%5D=items) - [Parking charges](https://natlib.govt.nz/records/56630668) \* Please note: parking prices, time limits and fine amounts change frequently and vary by operator, council and local authority. Everything on this page is indicative and provided on a best-endeavours basis. Always check the sign, the operator or the issuing authority before you rely on a figure. ## Frequently Asked Questions ### Where Can I Park for National Library of New Zealand? At 70 Molesworth Street in Thorndon, the closest official option is surrounding-street pay-and-display parking for up to two hours. Accessible on-street parks are available, and a drop-off zone is in front of the Aitken Street entrance. For longer stays, Wellington Cathedral Car Park is 150 m away and costs $6 an hour. ### How Long Can I Park on the Street Near National Library of New Zealand? Surrounding streets have paid pay-and-display parking for up to two hours. This is the closest official option for a short visit, but the limit makes it less suitable for extended research or appointments. Accessible on-street parks are available around the site. ### Is There a Drop-Off Zone at National Library of New Zealand? A drop-off zone is located in front of the Aitken Street entrance. The library sits on the corner of Aitken and Molesworth Streets, so approaching from either street keeps the entrance area straightforward to reach. ### What Are the Closest Longer-Stay Car Parks Near National Library of New Zealand? Wellington Cathedral Car Park is 150 m away and costs $6 an hour, while Hill Street Car Park is 170 m away at $6 an hour. A secure 24/7 garage space is 220 m away and costs $650 a month. ### Are There Cheaper Parking Options Near National Library of New Zealand? Covered parking at Pipitea Marae is 230 m away at $4 an hour, and The Railway Car Park is 350 m away at $4 an hour. The secure outdoor lot on Murphy Street is 260 m away and costs $6 an hour. ### How Far Is National Library of New Zealand From Wellington Railway Station? Wellington Railway Station is 300 m from the library, about a four-minute walk. 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