It comprises the northern part of the central business district, with the majority of Wellington's high-rise buildings.

[3] The Supreme Court is just within Wellington Central as well as the New Zealand stock exchange centre.

[4][5][6] Wellington Central consists of the flat, mostly reclaimed land, west of Lambton Harbour and the part of The Terrace immediately above it.

It is bounded on the north by the suburb Pipitea (which includes Parliament Buildings) and extends as far south as Civic Square.

[7] Wellington Central statistical area covers 0.56 km2 (0.22 sq mi).