Visit New Zealand Portrait Gallery
Wellington, New Zealand • 
Underrated
Underrated
Best months to visit
Jan, Feb, Dec
15°C – 19°C, january in wellington is characterized by warm temperatures, with average highs around 19°c and lows near 15°c, high crowds, peak season
15°C – 19°C, january in wellington is characterized by warm temperatures, with average highs around 19°c and lows near 15°c, high crowds, peak season
Walking required
No
Fully wheelchair accessible; seating available throughout.
Fully wheelchair accessible; seating available throughout.
Value for money
High
Free entry for Kiwis, making it a great value.
Free entry for Kiwis, making it a great value.
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Reviews from other travelers
Summarised by AI
Enjoyable Exhibits
Couples found the exhibits engaging and the setting romantic on the Wellington waterfront.
Free Entry
Visitors loved the free entry for New Zealand residents. A great budget-friendly date.
Scenic Location
Couples enjoyed the beautiful waterfront location. Perfect for a relaxed afternoon.
Small Gallery
Some couples felt the gallery was too small for a long visit, quickly seen.
Limited Parking
Travelers noted the limited parking could be a hassle for couples driving.
Not State-Funded
Couples felt the gallery's reliance on donations was a slight drawback.
How to book
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Hours of operation
Monday
10:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Sunday
10:00 AM - 4:30 PM
When to visit
We've analysed user reviews and geographical data, and identified the best and worst months to visit.
Month
Crowd Level
Weather
Availability
Our recommendation
December
HIGH
14-17°C
Early summer with warm temperatures and relatively low rainfall.
Early summer with warm temperatures and relatively low rainfall.
Open
Closed on Christmas Day
Closed on Christmas Day
Recommended
December offers warm weather but expect higher prices and larger crowds; plan visits around the Christmas closure.
December offers warm weather but expect higher prices and larger crowds; plan visits around the Christmas closure.
January
HIGH
15-19°C
January in Wellington is characterized by warm temperatures, with average highs around 19°C and lows near 15°C. The month experiences relatively low rainfall, averaging 20mm over approximately 9.6 days, making it one of the driest months of the year.
January in Wellington is characterized by warm temperatures, with average highs around 19°C and lows near 15°C. The month experiences relatively low rainfall, averaging 20mm over approximately 9.6 days, making it one of the driest months of the year.
Open
The Gallery operates daily from 10:00 am to 4:30 pm, except on Christmas Day and Good Friday. No specific restrictions are noted for January.
The Gallery operates daily from 10:00 am to 4:30 pm, except on Christmas Day and Good Friday. No specific restrictions are noted for January.
Recommended
January offers warm and pleasant weather, making it an ideal time to visit Wellington and the New Zealand Portrait Gallery. However, visitors should anticipate higher crowd levels and potentially increased prices due to the peak tourist season.
January offers warm and pleasant weather, making it an ideal time to visit Wellington and the New Zealand Portrait Gallery. However, visitors should anticipate higher crowd levels and potentially increased prices due to the peak tourist season.
February
HIGH
15-19°C
February continues the warm summer trend in Wellington, with average highs around 19°C and lows near 15°C. Rainfall remains low, averaging 20mm over approximately 9.6 days.
February continues the warm summer trend in Wellington, with average highs around 19°C and lows near 15°C. Rainfall remains low, averaging 20mm over approximately 9.6 days.
Open
The Gallery operates daily from 10:00 am to 4:30 pm, except on Christmas Day and Good Friday. No specific restrictions are noted for February.
The Gallery operates daily from 10:00 am to 4:30 pm, except on Christmas Day and Good Friday. No specific restrictions are noted for February.
Recommended
February offers warm weather and low rainfall, making it a favorable time to visit. Visitors should be prepared for higher crowd levels and potentially increased prices due to the peak tourist season.
February offers warm weather and low rainfall, making it a favorable time to visit. Visitors should be prepared for higher crowd levels and potentially increased prices due to the peak tourist season.
March
MEDIUM
13-18°C
March marks the transition from summer to autumn in Wellington, with average highs around 18°C and lows near 13°C. Rainfall increases slightly, averaging 2.87 inches over the month.
March marks the transition from summer to autumn in Wellington, with average highs around 18°C and lows near 13°C. Rainfall increases slightly, averaging 2.87 inches over the month.
Open
The Gallery operates daily from 10:00 am to 4:30 pm, except on Christmas Day and Good Friday. No specific restrictions are noted for March.
The Gallery operates daily from 10:00 am to 4:30 pm, except on Christmas Day and Good Friday. No specific restrictions are noted for March.
Recommended
March offers mild weather and moderate crowd levels, providing a balanced experience for visitors to Wellington and the New Zealand Portrait Gallery.
March offers mild weather and moderate crowd levels, providing a balanced experience for visitors to Wellington and the New Zealand Portrait Gallery.
How to get there
Bus
Recommended
Train
Recommended
Walking
Recommended
Bike
Car
Shuttle
Taxi
Additional info
Here's what you need to know about this experience
Mobility
Wheelchair Accessible
Walking Required
Stairs Present
Seating Available
Flat Terrain
Hiking Required
Elevator Available
Mobility Scooter Friendly
Ramps Available
Pregnancy
Suitable for pregnancy
Allowed during pregnancy
Pets
Pets not allowed
Driving
Driving License Required
Idp Required