Port of Wellington (NZWLG): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Wellington (UN/LOCODE NZWLG) is a large coastal (natural) harbor located in New Zealand, on the Cook Strait. It sits at 41.2833° S, 174.7833° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 9.4 m, an anchorage depth near 12.5 m, cargo pier depths around 9.4 m. Shelter afforded is rated excellent. Cargo handling includes wharves facilities.
Port Specifications & Capabilities
Physical characteristics from the NGA World Port Index. Values of 0 in the source are shown as not reported.
Harbor Profile
- Harbor Type
- Coastal (Natural)
- Harbor Size
- Large
- Shelter Afforded
- Excellent
- World Water Body
- Cook Strait; South Pacific Ocean
- Region
- New Zealand N Island
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Wellington
Where is Port of Wellington located?
Port of Wellington is a seaport located in New Zealand, on the Cook Strait. Its coordinates are 41.2833° S, 174.7833° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Wellington?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Wellington is NZWLG — country code NZ, location code WLG.
How deep is Port of Wellington?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Wellington has a channel depth of about 9.4 m, an anchorage depth of about 12.5 m, cargo pier depths of about 9.4 m.
What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Wellington?
Port of Wellington reports a maximum draft of 11.3 m, a maximum length of 325 m for vessels calling at the port.
Does Port of Wellington require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Wellington.
What type of harbor is Port of Wellington?
Port of Wellington is classified as a coastal (natural) harbor, of large size, offering excellent shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Wellington have?
Port of Wellington is recorded as offering wharves facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Wellington are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #55150), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →