GMAT Testing Locations
We have found 3 GMAT test centres in New Zealand, located in Auckland and Wellington. For specific test dates of 2019, please refer to the end of this page.
#1. Northland Polytechnic
Level 10, Acrossia House
155 Queen Street
Auckland 1010
New Zealand
Phone: +64 9 379 3498
Test Center Information
We are located at Level 10, 155 Queen Street, Auckland Central. The building, Acrossia, is at the corner of Queen and Wyndham Streets.
You can take a train to Auckland Central and get off at Britomart Transport Centre. Then walk up Queen Street, just past SAP Building/Kathmandu shop, with Spark and Specsavers shops located at the ground floor of the building.
Alternatively, you can catch the bus and get off at the nearest stop to 155 Queen Street.
There are also paid street car parks and a Wilson Car Park on Wyndham Street, just off Queen Street (SAP Building/Kathmandu shop at the corner).
Take the lift up to Level 10 and proceed to reception.
#2. The University of Auckland
English Language Academy (ELA)
67 Symonds Street,
11th Floor
Grafton
Auckland 1142
New Zealand
Phone: +64 99233153
Test Center Information
We look forward to welcoming you to our Pearson Test Centre, which is located at the University of Auckland English Language Academy (ELA).
Please arrive at the test centre 30 minutes before the start of your test.
Test Centre Directions
For directions through Google Maps click here. You can also search 67 Symonds St, Grafton, Auckland 1010 in the app or online.
Address:
67 Symonds Street, Grafton Auckland.
(Near the intersection of City Road and Symonds Street)
When you arrive at the ELA, please make your way to the 11th Floor (Room J) to register for the test.
Private Car, Taxi or UBER:
Please alight at 67 Symonds Street and follow the directions to the ELA.
There is a car park managed by Parkable below the ELA building in 67 Symonds Street.
Entry Symonds Street, exit off Symonds Street or Liverpool Street.
Open 24/7 but users must download app to enter from here.
$2 per hour.
Bus:
From East and South Auckland: Please get off the bus at 83 Symonds Street (just after the Cordis (Ex-Langham Hotel). Turn right and walk straight after City Road. ELA is on your left.
From North Shore/Britomart: Please get off the bus at 86 Symonds Street. Go across the road and head towards 67 Symonds Street.
From West Auckland: It will be easiest for you to get off at Karangahape Road and walk towards Queen Street, cross the road, walk all the way to Symonds Street and turn left. Continue walking until you reach 67 Symonds Street which will be on your left.
Train:
Get off at Britomart, take any bus which is going southwards to 86 Symonds Street. Go across the road and head towards 67 Symonds Street.
Out of Auckland Candidates:
Bus: From the Skycity Bus Interchange, walk to Victoria Street West and board the Outer Link Bus. Get off at 86 Symonds Street. Go across the road and head towards 67 Symonds Street.
Air: You can take the Airport Link Bus and inform the driver that you would like to go to the Cordis Hotel (Previously known as the Langham Hotel). From outside of the hotel you can walk to the ELA Building which is to the left of the hotel when you are facing the road.
Please note:
If you arrive early, you are welcome to make use of the sofas in the 7th floor lobby (please note that the 7th floor is the entrance lobby to the building).
During weekdays, you are also welcome to wait in the student lounge, located on the 5th floor. According to Health and Safety Regulations, only candidates are allowed on the testing floor. Only original and current forms of identification (such as a passport) will be accepted. Please ensure that you arrive on time as admission to the exam can be denied to late arrivals. For any information regarding your exam, please call Pearson VUE at 0800 451 260 or 09 9233153 (local calls). If calling from overseas, please call 6499233153.
#3. Wellington Institute of Technology – Hutt City
21 Kensington Avenue
Petone
Wellington 5012
New Zealand
Phone: 64-4-8303-153
Test Center Information
The Pearson VUE Test Centre is located on Level 7 of the Tower Block (“T” Block) at the main Petone Campus of the Wellington Institute of Technology (WelTec). WelTec’s Petone campus is located between Kensington Avenue and Buick Street adjacent to the Petone Recreation Grounds. The Tower Block (“T” Block) entry is at 21 Kensington Avenue, Petone, Wellington. If entering the campus from Buick Street you will need to walk around “A” Block to “T” Block.
Contact Details of Test Centre Administrator – Richa Panjabi
Phone – (04) 8303 153 / Email – richa.panjabi@weltec.ac.nz.
Rescheduling: Remember to allow 24 hours to reschedule an examination.
GMAT Exam Dates in New Zealand
Unlike some paper based exams, the GMAT is computer based. Therefore, there are no fixed test dates for GMAT. Wherever you are in New Zealand, all test centers are open from Monday through Saturday throughout the year. Some even offer the exam every day of the year. However, some test centers are not open on Sundays and national holidays. For example, most college-based test centers might be closed for extended periods around holidays. For precise testing dates in New Zealand, please visit test-maker website – https://www.mba.com/.