Karori
in Wellington City of Wellington, New Zealand

Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
-41.283 and 174.733 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
S -41° 16' 59" and E 174° 44' 0"
Currency and Currency Code:
Dollar - NZD
Spoken languages:
English, Maori
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 11:31 PM (Friday)
Timezone: Pacific/Auckland
UTC/GMT offset: 12 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
5:52 am and 8:19 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
41.307 and -5.216 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Alaejos
References
This place on Wikipedia
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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: 2024-08-13 08:21:03

Delve into Karori

Karori in Wellington City (Wellington) is a town located in New Zealand a little west of Wellington, the country's capital town.

Time in Karori is now 11:31 PM (Friday). The local timezone is named Pacific / Auckland with an UTC offset of 13 hours. We know of 9 airports closer to Karori, of which two are larger airports. The closest airport in New Zealand is Wellington International Airport in a distance of 5 mi (or 8 km), South-East. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

In need of a room? We compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

Since you are here already, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Wellington, Blenheim, Palmerston North, Nelson and Richmond. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 14°C / 57 °F

Morning Temperature 15°C / 59 °F
Evening Temperature 14°C / 57 °F
Night Temperature 13°C / 56 °F
Chance of rainfall 15%
Air Humidity 96%
Air Pressure 1009 hPa
Wind Speed Strong breeze with 21 km/h (13 mph) from South
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 100% of sky
General Conditions Moderate rain

Saturday, 16th of November 2024

10°C (50 °F)
10°C (50 °F)
Light rain, strong breeze, overcast clouds.

Sunday, 17th of November 2024

12°C (54 °F)
8°C (47 °F)
Few clouds, moderate breeze.

Monday, 18th of November 2024

14°C (58 °F)
11°C (53 °F)
Sky is clear, gentle breeze, clear sky.

Hotels and Places to Stay

BOULCOTT SUITES

Address
2,1 mi
5 O REILY AVENUE TE ARO
6011 Wellington
New Zealand

Time Information

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


Grand Mercure Wellington

Address
2,0 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
2,2 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
2,2 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


Acorns Wellington Apartment

Address
1,9 mi
17A Barton Terrace
6011 Wellington
New Zealand

Time Information

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


Gilmer Apartment Hotel

Address
2,2 mi
10 GILMER TERRACE
06011 Wellington
New Zealand

Time Information

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


DoubleTree by Hilton Wellington

Address
2,2 mi
203 Lambton Quay
6011 Wellington
New Zealand

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


The Setup on Manners

Address
2,2 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


Park Hotel Lambton Quay

Address
2,2 mi
101 The Terrace
Wellington
New Zealand

Time Information

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


Victoria Court Motor Lodge

Address
2,2 mi
201 Victoria Street
6011 Wellington
New Zealand

Time Information

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


Videos from this area

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Real Estate Karori Home - 69 Old Karori Road, Karori - City End Wellington - Just Paterson

Published: December 02, 2008
Length: 10:55 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: JustPaterson

Set behind an electronic security gate, this smart, stylish and spacious family home imparts safety and peace of mind. Cleverly connected to beautifully landscaped outdoors there is a keen...


Zealandia, Morning Star Gold Mine.

Published: August 21, 2014
Length: 46:52 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Rat Fink

NESTLED within Wellington's Zealandia's Sanctuary Valley is a treasure relatively unknown to most: gold mines. In the 1860s Wellington was made unique by having working goldfields within...


North Island kaka, Zealandia (Karori Wildlife Sanctuary), Wellington New Zealand

Published: November 08, 2011
Length: 04:28 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: caloomba

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_Zealand_Kaka The New Zealand Kaka, also known as Kākā, (Nestor meridionalis) is a New Zealand parrot endemic to the native forests of New Zealand. http://www.vi...


Real Estate - Karori - The Boundary - Stage 2

Published: February 20, 2009
Length: 27:15 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: propertylive

The Boundary is a modern townhouse development in the popular Wellington suburb of Karori with a range of 2-3 bedroom multi-level townhouses which are due for settlement in March 2009. We have.


Zealandia, Looking down on the Lower Karori Dam.

Published: August 20, 2014
Length: 56:07 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Rat Fink

Zealandia, Looking down on the Lower Karori Dam.


Rare HD footage of a New Zealand Falcon chick on the nest

Published: November 23, 2010
Length: 06:00 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Zealandia Ecosanctuary

To get this rare footage of a karearea/New Zealand falcon chick on its nest, conservation staff at the ZEALANDIA wildife sanctuary in Wellington had to brave divebombing attacks by a very protectiv...


Real Estate - The Boundary - Karori - 31Hazlewood Ave

Published: February 13, 2009
Length: 17:26 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: propertylive

The Boundary is a modern townhouse development in the popular Wellington suburb of Karori with a range of 2-3 bedroom multi-level townhouses which are due for settlement in March 2009. We...


Takahe 11 at Zealandia, Karori, Wellington, New Zealand

Published: August 24, 2013
Length: 05:19 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Tony Cairns

Takahe 11 at Zealandia, Karori, Wellington, New Zealand.


Red-crowned parakeet's first flight

Published: December 17, 2010
Length: 00:48 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Zealandia Ecosanctuary

A hidden camera captured this rare footage of a re-crowned parakeet (kakariki) taking his first flight. This is the first kakariki to fledge in the wild in Wellington City for at least 100...


New Zealand 2012 Zealandia

Published: January 16, 2015
Length: 55:15 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Martin Perrett

New Zealand 2012 Zealandia. See rare New Zealand animals in this reserve made around the old reservoir of Wellington.


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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.

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 0 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 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Sport in Wellington City, Sports venues in Wellington City, Mountain biking venues in New Zealand

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 1 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

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 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
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 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
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

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.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
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

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 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Buildings and structures in Wellington City, NZHPT Category I listings in the Wellington Region

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