--- description: Park near Parliamentary Library from $5 an hour at Ballantrae Place, or use Hill Street 40 m away for $6 an hour and a short arrival. title: Parking Near Parliamentary Library, Thorndon | Parksy image: https://www.parksy.com/sites/default/files/landmarks/poi-library-093429b6.webp --- [Skip to main content](#main-content) # Parking Near Parliamentary Library, Thorndon Landmark Parking · Thorndon, Wellington · Parliamentary Library Published 16 Sep 2026 · 4 min read · Reviewed by the [Parksy Editorial Team](https://www.parksy.com/editorial-guidelines) 18B Hill 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 Parliamentary Library? For a short stop, a Parksy driveway space on Hill Street is 40 m from Parliamentary Library and costs $6 an hour. Other nearby choices include Ballantrae Place at 230 m for $5 an hour and covered Mowbray Street parking at 270 m for $50 a day. Wellington Railway Station is 400 m away, with a five-minute walk to the site. Listen to article 4:39 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
18B Hill Street
Closest listed space
Convenient Hill Street Car Park in Wellington, 6145, 40 m (1 min walk)
Nearest station
Wellington Railway Station, 400 m (5 min walk)
## Parking Near Thorndon [Convenient Hill Street Car Park in Wellington, 6145 $6.00/hr 40 m](https://www.parksy.com/parking/nz/wgn/wellington/convenient-hill-street-car-park-in-wellington-6145-95751) [Secure Outdoor Lot at Wellington Cathedral Car Park $6.00/hr 130 m](https://www.parksy.com/parking/nz/wgn/wellington/secure-outdoor-lot-at-wellington-cathedral-car-par-95727) [Affordable Parking in Thorndon - Ballantrae Place $5.00/hr 230 m](https://www.parksy.com/parking/nz/auk/thorndon/affordable-parking-in-thorndon-ballantrae-place-95734) [Secure Covered Parking in Wellington - Mowbray Street $50.00/day 270 m](https://www.parksy.com/parking/nz/auk/wellington/secure-covered-parking-in-wellington-mowbray-stree-95722) [Secure 24/7 Garage Space in Wellington's Heart $650.00/mo 290 m](https://www.parksy.com/parking/nz/wgn/wellington/secure-247-garage-space-wellingtons-heart-196547) [Convenient Outdoor Parking in Thorndon - 215 Tinakori Rd $3.00/hr 320 m](https://www.parksy.com/parking/nz/wgn/thorndon/convenient-outdoor-parking-in-thorndon-215-tinakor-96056) [See more parking near you →](https://www.parksy.com/parking-near-me) ![Shelves of books in a public library](https://www.parksy.com/sites/default/files/landmarks/poi-library-093429b6.webp) Shelves of books in a public library Photo: [Pexels](https://www.pexels.com/@cottonbro) / cottonbro studio ## Parking at Parliamentary Library on Hill Street The library is a working facility providing research services for members of Parliament and parliamentary staff (parliament.nz). For a convenient arrival, a Parksy driveway space on Hill Street is a few steps away, at 40 m from the site, and costs $6 an hour. Its position is useful for a short stop near the Hill Street entrance, avoiding a longer search through Thorndon streets. ## Hill Street Parking Pressure and Thorndon Street Rules The site is 280 m from Thorndon centre, so parking demand can build around the central Thorndon streets as visitors, workers and commuters arrive. The library is also close to Wellington’s parliamentary precinct, making the surrounding streets a practical area to approach early when a scheduled visit requires a predictable arrival. Drivers should use only marked or otherwise legally available spaces on nearby streets and follow the signs applying to each parking area. Show map of Thorndon ## Parksy Spaces Within Walking Distance of the Site Parksy lists a driveway space on Hill Street 40 m away for $6 an hour. For longer stays, secure covered parking on Mowbray Street is 270 m away at $50 a day. A secure 24/7 garage space in central Wellington is 290 m away for $650 a month. Affordable parking at Ballantrae Place is 230 m away and costs $5 an hour. ## Other Named Parking Around Parliamentary Library Wellington Cathedral Car Park provides a named alternative near the site, with a secure outdoor lot 130 m away. Ballantrae Place is another nearby named option, at 230 m, while Mowbray Street offers covered parking 270 m from the library. These locations spread the approach across Thorndon rather than concentrating every arrival on Hill Street. The Parliamentary Library building description notes a modern landscaped area with large lawns and a car-parking area below (Wellington City Heritage), but it does not establish that the area is public visitor parking, so the named nearby spaces are the practical choices for a planned stop. ## Walking From Wellington Railway Station to Hill Street Wellington Railway Station is the nearest station, 400 m from Parliamentary Library, with a five-minute walk to the site. Rail is therefore a straightforward alternative when driving into Thorndon would add time looking for a space. The station places visitors within walking range of 18B Hill Street, while Thorndon centre is 280 m away. Drivers combining rail with a nearby parking space can leave the car in the surrounding area and complete the final approach on foot, rather than relying on a public car park at the library itself. Show street view near Parliamentary Library ## Sources - [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/) - [Parliamentary Library today](https://www3.parliament.nz/mi/visit-and-learn/history-and-buildings/buildings-and-grounds/parliamentary-library/parliamentary-library-x/) \* 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 Parliamentary Library? For a short stop, a Parksy driveway space on Hill Street is 40 m from Parliamentary Library and costs $6 an hour. Other nearby choices include Ballantrae Place at 230 m for $5 an hour and covered Mowbray Street parking at 270 m for $50 a day. Wellington Railway Station is 400 m away, with a five-minute walk to the site. ### What Is the Closest Parking to Parliamentary Library? The closest listed option is a Parksy driveway space on Hill Street, 40 m from Parliamentary Library. It costs $6 an hour and is a few steps from the Hill Street entrance, making it useful for a short stop without a longer search through Thorndon streets. ### Are There Affordable Parking Options Near Parliamentary Library? Ballantrae Place offers affordable parking 230 m from Parliamentary Library for $5 an hour. The Parksy Hill Street driveway is 40 m away at $6 an hour. A secure outdoor lot at Wellington Cathedral Car Park is 130 m away and costs $6 an hour. ### Where Can I Park for a Longer Stay Near Parliamentary Library? Secure covered parking on Mowbray Street is 270 m from Parliamentary Library and costs $50 a day. A secure 24/7 garage space in central Wellington is 290 m away for $650 a month. These options suit longer stays better than an hourly space. ### What Street Parking Rules Apply Around Parliamentary Library? Drivers should use only marked or otherwise legally available spaces on nearby streets and follow the signs applying to each parking area. Parking demand can build around central Thorndon streets as visitors, workers and commuters arrive, so approaching early can help with a predictable arrival. ### Can I Travel to Parliamentary Library by Train? Wellington Railway Station is the nearest station, 400 m from Parliamentary Library, with a five-minute walk to the site. 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