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 solo female travelers?

How safe is Wellington for women?

Local safety index

4.2 /5

Based on 14 reports

Local crime index

1.5 /5

Based on 14 reports

Wellington is quite safe both in night and day time. Our buses and trains are pretty safe you would not run into any dodgy people frequently. You might see some homeless people here and there. But they are not dangerous. At night you might see some drunk people in the city centre. But they just mind their own business as long you do the same. I have done many solo trips and go out and about myself at night and day time.

Posted: March 5, 2026
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It’s pretty safe! Capital of NZ but very small. Walkable even at night. Obviously always be careful of your drink, and people on drugs… Very honest country if you lose something it is usually found by the community. Hospo community looks after eachother. We have Facebook groups in place to warm eachother of trouble people.

Posted: October 30, 2025
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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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Safety map

Based on reports from women living in Wellington, we created a safety map highlighting areas where they feel unsafe during the day or at night.

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Wellington

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Hello! My name is Summer and I am a 24 year old solo female backpacker travelling around the world. I love connecting with local and fellow women travellers on my journey :)

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