Is Wellington safe for solo female travelers?

Wellington is widely recognized as a very safe city to visit. Crimes against tourists are relatively low. Still, as with any destination, it is important for solo female travelers to stay vigilant, especially during the night or in less crowded areas. Local people are generally very friendly and willing to help if you need assistance. Public transport is reliable and it's easy to navigate around the city.

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How safe is Wellington for female travelers?

How safe is Wellington for women?

Local safety index

4.2 /5

Based on 12 local experiences

Local crime index

1.6 /5

Based on 12 local experiences

Sarah

Sarah

I've never experienced anything that has made me feel unsafe in my years living here. I guess so long as you always listen to your gut instinct, you'll be absolutely fine !! The night life here is good as well ! Just make sure you have someone looking after you as a women 🥰 We gotta stick together

Posted: May 12, 2025
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Wellington is most safe depending on what areas you stay in. The city centre is great, well lit and plenty people around. I would avoid the night clubs though, that’s what typically makes the city feel unsafe

Posted: December 26, 2024
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On the whole very safe, it’s a pretty small city and people generally look out for each other. Like anywhere I wouldn’t say walking alone at night is recommended but I have many times and it’s always been okay :))

Posted: October 20, 2024
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Pretty safe. Usual sort of stuff applies though like it’s not guaranteed safe to walk around at night. You wouldn’t really experience any issues day to day. Chill place with good vibe. Some homeless people etc.

Posted: October 14, 2024
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Koree

Koree

Wellington is very safe. I personally have never experienced anything untoward from men. However, I have experienced cat-calling over the years, but this seems to have lessened as the world gets more progressive and men begin to use more of their brains. Keep your usual smarts about you, follow your instinct, and make sure you're with people if you're drinking.

Posted: August 9, 2024
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