Karori West
District of Wellington
in Wellington City of Wellington, New Zealand

Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
-41.287 and 174.776 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
S -41° 17' 11" and E 174° 46' 32"
Currency and Currency Code:
Dollar - NZD
Spoken languages:
English, Maori
Local electricity:
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
Local Time: 02:14 AM (Saturday)
Timezone: Pacific/Auckland
UTC/GMT offset: 12 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
7:33 am and 7:17 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
41.282 and -5.353 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Vadillo de la Guarena
References
This place on Geonames.org
Current travel safety evaluation for New Zealand in Australia and New Zealand

Safety Score: 3,0 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to New Zealand.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning New Zealand. Last Update: 2024-03-29 07:25:35

Delve into Karori West

The district Karori West of Wellington in Wellington City (Wellington) is a subburb in New Zealand and is a district of the nations capital.

If you need a hotel, we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

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Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 13°C / 55 °F

Morning Temperature 8°C / 47 °F
Evening Temperature 12°C / 53 °F
Night Temperature 11°C / 53 °F
Chance of rainfall 2%
Air Humidity 50%
Air Pressure 1010 hPa
Wind Speed Strong breeze with 20 km/h (13 mph) from North
Cloud Conditions Scattered clouds, covering 39% of sky
General Conditions Light rain

Saturday, 30th of March 2024

13°C (56 °F)
11°C (52 °F)
Light rain, strong breeze, overcast clouds.

Sunday, 31st of March 2024

14°C (57 °F)
12°C (53 °F)
Overcast clouds, moderate breeze.

Monday, 1st of April 2024

14°C (58 °F)
12°C (53 °F)
Scattered clouds, gentle breeze.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Grand Mercure Wellington

Address
0,6 mi
345 The Terrace
6001 WELLINGTON
New Zealand

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Sofitel Wellington

Address
0,5 mi
11 Bolton Street
6011 WELLINGTON
New Zealand

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Bolton Hotel

Address
0,5 mi
Cnr Bolton and Mowbray Streets Wellington Central
6011 Wellington
New Zealand

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


BOULCOTT SUITES

Address
0,2 mi
5 O REILY AVENUE TE ARO
6011 Wellington
New Zealand

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Acorns Wellington Apartment

Address
0,7 mi
17A Barton Terrace
6011 Wellington
New Zealand

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin:
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


The Setup on Manners

Address
0,2 mi
Manners Street 57
6011 Te Aro,Wellington
New Zealand

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 9:00 - 19:00
Weekend: 9:00 - 19:00


Travelodge Wellington

Address
0,1 mi
2 - 6 GILMER TERRACE
06011 Wellington Central,Wellington
New Zealand

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Gilmer Apartment Hotel

Address
0,1 mi
10 GILMER TERRACE
06011 Wellington
New Zealand

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Novotel Wellington

Address
0,2 mi
133 The Terrace
6011 WELLINGTON
New Zealand

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


QUEST ON THE TERRACE SERVICED APTS

Address
0,2 mi
120 THE TERRACE
9999 Wellington
New Zealand

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Victoria University of Wellington

Victoria University of Wellington (Māori: Te Whare Wānanga o Te Ūpoko o Te Ika a Māui) was established in 1897 by Act of Parliament, and was a former constituent college of the University of New Zealand. It is particularly well known for its programmes in law, the humanities, and some scientific disciplines, but offers a broad range of other courses as well. Entry to all courses at first year is open, although entry to second year in some programmes (e.g.

Located at -41.2889, 174.768 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Wellington City, Public universities, New Zealand Organisations With Coats of Arms, Universities in New Zealand, Victoria University of Wellington, Association of Commonwealth Universities, Educational institutions established in 1897

Wellington Region

The Wellington region of New Zealand occupies the southern end of the North Island.

Located at -41.2833, 174.767 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Wellington Region

Kelburn, New Zealand

Kelburn is an inner suburb of Wellington, New Zealand. It is located on the hills to the west of the Central Business District.

Located at -41.2888, 174.763 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Suburbs of Wellington City

Karori

Karori is a suburb located at the western edge of the urban area of Wellington, New Zealand, some 4 km from the city centre. Karori is significantly larger than most other Wellington suburbs, having a population of over 14,000 at the time of the 2006 census.

Located at -41.2849, 174.737 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Suburbs of Wellington City

Makara Peak Mountain Bike Park

In 1998 the Wellington City Council set aside 200 hectares of retired farmland in Karori southwest of Wellington, New Zealand for a mountain bike park. Development of the Makara Peak Mountain Bike Park began almost immediately with volunteer work parties planting trees, removing pest animals and digging new tracks. By 2012 over 40 kilometres of hand-built single track had been built and over 32,000 native seedlings planted.

Located at -41.2969, 174.722 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Sport in Wellington City, Sports venues in Wellington City, Mountain biking venues in New Zealand

Brooklyn, New Zealand

Brooklyn, a suburb of Wellington, the capital city of New Zealand. Brooklyn is a blend of circa 1900 weatherboard villa / bungalow houses around the central part of Brooklyn, blending more recent subdivisions built in the 1970s and 1990s. The shops / bars / cinema / food outlets have created a village atmosphere.

Located at -41.3061, 174.763 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Suburbs of Wellington City

Aro Valley

The Aro Valley forms a small inner-city suburb of Wellington in New Zealand.

Located at -41.2953, 174.768 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Suburbs of Wellington City

Zealandia (wildlife sanctuary)

Zealandia, formerly known as the Karori Wildlife Sanctuary, is a protected natural area in Wellington, New Zealand, where the biodiversity of 225 ha (just under a square mile) of forest is being restored. The sanctuary was previously part of the water catchment area for Wellington, between Wrights Hill and the Brooklyn wind turbine on Polhill.

Located at -41.2908, 174.753 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Wellington City, Nature reserves in New Zealand, Wildlife sanctuaries of New Zealand, Protected areas of the Wellington Region, Visitor attractions in Wellington City

Wrights Hill Fortress

Wrights Hill Fortress is a counter bombardment coastal artillery battery in the Karori suburb of Wellington, New Zealand. It was built between 1942 and 1947 and is predominantly underground, with numerous tunnels linking the war shelters, gun emplacements, magazines, plotting rooms and engine room - which are, at some points, over 50 feet underground. The fort was intended to house three 9.2" Mk. XV guns, but only two guns were installed and the fort never saw action.

Located at -41.2961, 174.739 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Buildings and structures in Wellington City, NZHPT Category I listings in the Wellington Region, New Zealand Army, Forts in New Zealand, Military history of New Zealand during World War II, World War II sites in New Zealand, Visitor attractions in the Wellington Region

Carter Observatory

The Carter Observatory stands at the top of the Botanic Gardens in Wellington, New Zealand. It re-opened in March 2010 following a NZ$5 million refurbishment, with a new exhibition and digital planetarium celebrating the culture, heritage and science of the Southern Skies.

Located at -41.2844, 174.767 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Astronomical observatories in New Zealand, Buildings and structures in Wellington City, Visitor attractions in Wellington City, Education in the Wellington Region

Wellington Botanic Garden

The Wellington Botanic Garden, Wellington, New Zealand, covers 25 hectares of land on the side of the hill between Thorndon and Kelburn, near central Wellington. The garden features 25 hectares of protected native forest, conifers, plant collections and seasonal displays. They also feature a variety of non-native species, including an extensive Rose Garden. They are classified as a Garden of National Significance by the Royal New Zealand Institute of Horticulture.

Located at -41.2829, 174.766 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Botanical gardens in New Zealand, Visitor attractions in Wellington City, Protected areas of the Wellington Region

Wellington Cable Car

The Wellington Cable Car is a funicular railway in Wellington, New Zealand between Lambton Quay, the main shopping street, and Kelburn, a suburb in the hills overlooking the central city, rising 120 m over a length of 612 m. It is widely recognised as a symbol of Wellington.

Located at -41.2853, 174.768 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Funicular railways in New Zealand, Cable car railways, Metre gauge railways, Public transport in the Wellington Region, Rail transport in Wellington, Wellington City, Visitor attractions in Wellington City, Railway lines opened in 1902

Thomas King Observatory

The Thomas King Observatory stands at the top of the Botanic Garden in Wellington, New Zealand, as part of the Carter Observatory. In the past it has housed research, preservation of heritage, education and promotion of astronomy to the public.

Located at -41.2846, 174.768 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Astronomical observatories in New Zealand, Buildings and structures in Wellington City

Toi Whakaari

Toi Whakaari: NZ Drama School is New Zealand's National Drama School. It is located in Wellington, New Zealand http://maps. google. com/maps/place?cid=2413275474337156444&q=Toi+Whakaari&hl=en&dtab=2&sll=-41.307342,174.774456&sspn=0.090909,0.165138&ie=UTF8&ll=-41.261808,174.691887&spn=0,0&t=h&z=13 Toi Whakaari offers training in Acting, Directing, Costume Construction, Entertainment Technology, Performing Arts Management and Design for Stage & Screen.

Located at -41.2618, 174.692 (Lat. / Lng.), about 5 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
New Zealand culture, Education in New Zealand, Drama schools in New Zealand

Futuna Chapel

Futuna Chapel is a building in the suburb of Karori, Wellington designed by the architect John Scott. Built by the brothers of the Society of Mary, the chapel is named after the Pacific Island of Futuna on which the missionary Peter Chanel, to whom the project is dedicated, was martyred in 1841. It was awarded the New Zealand Institute of Architects gold medal in 1968 and its 25-year Award in 1986. The Historic Places Trust has placed it on its register as a Category 1 Historic Site.

Located at -41.2818, 174.739 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Places of worship in Wellington City, NZHPT Category I listings in the Wellington Region, Roman Catholic churches in New Zealand, Chapels in New Zealand

Samuel Marsden Collegiate School

Samuel Marsden Collegiate School is located in the Wellington suburb of Karori in New Zealand. It has a socio-economic decile of 10 and provides private preschool to year 13 education for girls, but with co-educational kindergarten facilities. It is renowned for being a very academic school with exam results ranking consistently in the top three schools throughout New Zealand.

Located at -41.2841, 174.744 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Educational institutions established in the 1870s, Girls' schools in New Zealand, Anglican schools in New Zealand, Secondary schools in the Wellington Region, Schools in Wellington City

Otari-Wilton's Bush

Otari Native Botanic Garden and Wilton's Bush Reserve (Otari-Wilton's Bush) is the only public botanic garden in New Zealand dedicated solely to New Zealand native plants. It is located in Wellington's suburb of Wilton.

Located at -41.2673, 174.759 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Botanical gardens in New Zealand, Visitor attractions in Wellington City, Protected areas of the Wellington Region

Cardinal McKeefry Catholic Primary School

Cardinal McKeefry is a Catholic primary school and intermediate school for girls and boys catering from Year 1 to Year 8 (5 to 13 years old). The school traces its origins to the Marist Brothers' first school opened in New Zealand in 1876. The current school was opened in 1970 by Cardinal McKeefry and named after him.

Located at -41.2754, 174.757 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Educational institutions established in 1970, Intermediate schools in New Zealand, Schools in Wellington City, Roman Catholic schools in the Wellington Region, Roman Catholic primary schools in New Zealand

Northland, Wellington

Northland, a small suburb in western Wellington, New Zealand. The suburb is served by two state primary schools, Northland School and Cardinal McKeefry Catholic Primary School.

Located at -41.2814, 174.759 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Suburbs of Wellington City

Northland School

Northland School is a small state primary school in western Wellington. It is in the suburb of Northland, thus its name. Northland School is situated at 14 Harbour View Road (on the corner of Northland Road and Harbour View Road). It is a decile ten school. Northland School was established in 1906. In 2006 northland school held a 100 year anniversairy.

Located at -41.2805, 174.76 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Educational institutions established in 1906, Primary schools in New Zealand, Schools in Wellington City

Wilton, New Zealand

Wilton is a small suburb in Wellington. It is best known for Otari-Wilton's Bush, a large reserve that is situated in the suburb. Otari-Wilton's bush is the only public botanic garden in New Zealand dedicated solely to native plants. It features 14 km of walking tracks and a 'canopy walkway'. The canopy walkway is a raised walkway that provides a unique chance to view life in, and from, the top level of trees such as mature tawa, rewarewa and hinau.

Located at -41.2682, 174.757 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Suburbs of Wellington City

Otari School

Otari school is a state primary school in Wellington, New Zealand, formerly known as Wilton school. It is divided into three strands: one that teaches in the manner conventional to New Zealand schools, a Māori immersion stream, and a stream based around the principles of Montessori teaching. It has a focus on the environment. The school is located next to Otari, a botanical garden dedicated to native plants. The school is also the site of Otari Preschool.

Located at -41.2681, 174.756 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Schools in Wellington City, Primary schools in New Zealand

Makara, New Zealand

Makara is a locality located at the western edge of Wellington, New Zealand, close to the shore of the Tasman Sea. With road access over passes from either Karori or Johnsonville / Ohariu, Makara is a rural area with sparse development. In the nineteenth century there was a small amount of gold-mining but no large-scale workable deposits were ever found. Adjacent to Cape Terawhiti the Cook Strait cables come ashore, carrying power and telecommunications between the North and South Islands.

Located at -41.2691, 174.705 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Suburbs of Wellington City

Alington House

Alington House is a historic building in Karori, Wellington, New Zealand. It is "an important New Zealand example of Modern Movement architecture. " The house was designed by William Alington for his family as a private job while working for the New Zealand Government's Ministry of Works immediately after returning from his overseas experience.

Located at -41.2775, 174.745 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Buildings and structures in Wellington City, NZHPT Category I listings in the Wellington Region

Malaghan Institute of Medical Research

The Malaghan Institute of Medical Research is an independent biomedical research institute associated with the Victoria University of Wellington in Wellington, New Zealand. The Malaghan Institute specialises in the immune system, and how it can be harnessed for the treatment of diseases such as cancer, asthma, arthritis, multiple sclerosis and infectious disease. About half of the activities are directed at cancer research.

Located at -41.2911, 174.768 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Victoria University of Wellington, Research institutes in New Zealand, Wellington City

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