Cuba Street

Wellington

One of Wellington's best-known streets, with a pedestrian mall since 1969, the Bucket Fountain and a protected streetscape of Victorian and Edwardian shops filled with cafés, bars, record shops and second-hand stores.

How to get there by public transport

Nearest stops

Manners Street at Cuba Street - Stop A #551530 m Manners Street at Cuba Street - Stop B #551390 m Victoria Street at Dixon Street #6708140 m Ghuznee Street at Cuba Street (opposite) #6909200 m Taranaki Street at Courtenay Place #6910200 m Taranaki Street at Courtenay Place (near 72) #7910210 m

Lines stopping nearby

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Cuba Street — Wellington — Cuba Street · Bahnfrend / CC BY-SA 4.0 (Wikimedia Commons)

What it is

The street was named after the Cuba, the first New Zealand Company ship to reach Wellington Harbour, in January 1840. It runs for about 925 metres from near the waterfront uphill to Webb Street, and its central section became a pedestrian mall in October 1969 after a public petition; the Bucket Fountain, a kinetic sculpture that tips water from bucket to bucket, was installed at the same time.

Since 1995 Cuba Street has been a registered historic area, with more than 40 buildings of significance and what Heritage New Zealand describes as the most complete collection of Victorian and Edwardian commercial architecture in Wellington. It is known for its bohemian character, with independent cafés, bars, music venues, op shops and street performers.

Getting there by bus

The lower end of the mall meets Manners Street, one of the main bus corridors through the city. Manners Street at Cuba Street - Stop A (stop 5515), about 35 metres away, and Stop B (stop 5513) are served by routes 1, 2, 3, 14, 20, 23, 24, 27, 29, 35 and 36 and by express routes 30x, 31x and 32x.

Victoria Street at Dixon Street (stop 6708) has routes 7, 17, 25 and 39, and further up, Ghuznee Street at Cuba Street (stops 6909 and 7909) is served by routes 18 and 21.

Frequently asked questions

How do I get to Cuba Street by public transport?

The nearest stops are Manners Street at Cuba Street - Stop A, Manners Street at Cuba Street - Stop B, Victoria Street at Dixon Street. Open any of them to see the lines that stop there, or use the Journey Planner for a route from your location to Cuba Street.

What is the nearest stop to Cuba Street?

Manners Street at Cuba Street - Stop A (stop code 5515), about 30 m from Cuba Street. On the stop page you can see all the lines that stop there and live arrival estimates.

Where is Cuba Street located?

Cuba Street is in Wellington. You can see its exact location and a 3D view at the top of this page.

How do I get to Cuba Street from another part of the city?

Open the Journey Planner, enter your origin (an address or a stop) and Cuba Street as the destination — you will get the best routes with lines, transfers and departure times based on the timetable.