Place to visit
Wellington Tramway Museum, New Zealand: what it is and when to go
Wellington Tramway Museum is a railway museum in Queen Elizabeth Park, Paekākāriki, Wellington, New Zealand (Paraparaumu). Interests: Museums and art. The best time to visit is October to April. In December there are 14 h 56 of daylight, and in June, 9 h 04. It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in New Zealand: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Railway museum in Queen Elizabeth Park, Paekākāriki, Wellington, New Zealand · Museums and art
- Where
- New Zealand
- Best time
- October to April.
- Nearest airport
- WLG Wellington, 42 km as the crow flies
- Opening hours
- Sa,Su,PH 11:00-16:30; Dec 25: off; Dec 26-Jan 24: 11:00-16:30
- Website
- wellingtontrams.org.nz
- Run by
- Wellington Tramway Museum society
- Coordinates
- -40.9692, 174.98024
What it is and where
Wellington Tramway Museum is a railway museum in Queen Elizabeth Park, Paekākāriki, Wellington, New Zealand (Paraparaumu). It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in New Zealand: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
It is in Paraparaumu, where this site lists 39 more places to see, 7.5 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are -40.9692, 174.98024; the nearest main airport is Wellington International Airport (WLG, Wellington), 42 km as the crow flies. How to get around New Zealand (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
Where it is (opens in a new tab)Directions (opens in a new tab)
- Run by
- Wellington Tramway Museum society
It is one of the Museums and art places in New Zealand. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Wellington Tramway Museum is October to April.
- JanBest time14:38
- FebBest time13:35
- MarBest time12:20
- AprBest time10:54
- MayPossible9:43
- JunPossible9:04
- JulPossible9:20
- AugPossible10:22
- SepPossible11:45
- OctBest time13:08
- NovBest time14:20
- DecBest time14:56
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In December there are 14 h 56 of daylight, and in June, 9 h 04. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
When to go to New Zealand in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to New Zealand
To enter New Zealand there are 8 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Car, ferry and huts, booked well in advance”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the New Zealand checklist. Currency: New Zealand dollar (NZD); plugs: Type I · 230 V · 50 Hz (two flat pins in a V: adapter essential); emergencies: 111.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Dune Swamp LoopHiking633 m
- Yankee TrailHiking918 m
- Te Ara o Whareroa Shared TrailHiking1.4 km
- Kanuka TrackHiking1.6 km
- Old Farm TrackHiking1.9 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the New Zealand guide.
More in New Zealand: Museums and art
- Te Papa: national museum of New Zealand
- Auckland Art Gallery: art museum in Auckland, New Zealand
- Auckland War Memorial Museum: museum and war memorial in Auckland, New Zealand
- Christchurch Art Gallery: art museum in Christchurch, New Zealand
- Tūhura Otago Museum: public museum in Dunedin, New Zealand
- Wellington Museum: museum in Wellington, New Zealand
Every New Zealand place under Museums and art, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Wellington Tramway Museum?
It is a railway museum in Queen Elizabeth Park, Paekākāriki, Wellington, New Zealand. It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in New Zealand: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Wellington Tramway Museum?
October to April. In December there are 14 h 56 of daylight, and in June, 9 h 04.
How do you get to Wellington Tramway Museum?
The nearest main airport is Wellington International Airport (WLG), 42 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around New Zealand is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the New Zealand map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Dune Swamp Loop, Yankee Trail, Te Ara o Whareroa Shared Trail. The rest is in the New Zealand guide.
Keep reading
- Paraparaumu39 places to see in and around Paraparaumu, New Zealand: Mount Hector, Aston, Ngā Manu Nature Reserve. Best time: October to April.
- Museums and art261 places for museums and art in New Zealand, from Te Papa to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: October to April. Each with its own season by altitude and daylight
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- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
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