IVF cost — Wellington

IVF Cost Wellington 2026 — Cycle, Medications & Add-ons

A full IVF cycle in Wellington costs $13,000 – $17,000 (procedure only) plus $2,500 – $5,500 medications. Wellington sticker prices sit $500 – $1,000 below Auckland.

Last verified May 2026.

Wellington IVF and fertility treatment cost at a glance

TreatmentCost (Wellington)Notes
Full IVF cycle (stim + collection + transfer)$13,000 – $17,000Single cycle, fresh transfer. Excludes medications.
IVF medications (per cycle)$2,500 – $5,500Variable by protocol. Pharmacy quotes essential.
ICSI add-on$1,500 – $2,500Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection.
PGS / PGT-A genetic screening$3,500 – $5,500Per embryo biopsy + analysis.
Egg freezing$10,000 – $13,500Single cycle of stim + retrieval + freezing.
IUI$1,500 – $2,500Less invasive. Lower success rate per cycle.
Fertility testing — female$500 – $1,200AMH, FSH, ultrasound, HSG.
Fertility testing — male$150 – $300Semen analysis.

Wellington IVF clinics

Public funding — Te Whatu Ora Wellington

Te Whatu Ora funds up to 2 IVF cycles for Wellington-region couples meeting CPAC criteria (65-point threshold). Key criteria are identical to Auckland: female BMI 18 – 32, age under 40, non-smokers 6+ months, 12+ months trying without conception, no living children together, stable relationship of 12+ months.

Wait time from referral to first funded cycle is typically 12 – 18 months. Private pathway is 8 – 12 weeks.

Finance and payment plans — Wellington

  • Multi-cycle packages — 2 – 3 cycle bundles at 10 – 15 % discount.
  • Q Card / Gem Visa — interest-free 6 – 18 months.
  • Medical-finance (MyFinance, Pretty Penny) — terms up to 5 years from 9.95 % p.a.
  • Health insurance — diagnostic testing may be partially covered; IVF itself rarely is.

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Last updated: May 2026
Sources: Published Wellington fertility clinic websites (May 2026), Te Whatu Ora CPAC criteria for ART, RANZCOG fertility guidelines

Wellington IVF cost — FAQs

How much does IVF cost in Wellington?

A full IVF cycle in Wellington costs $13,000 – $17,000 (procedure only) in 2026, plus $2,500 – $5,500 medications. Total per-cycle out-of-pocket is typically $15,500 – $22,500. Wellington sticker prices sit $500 – $1,000 below Auckland on equivalent treatments.

Which Wellington clinics offer IVF?

Wellington fertility providers listed on ClinicCompare include Fertility Associates Wellington and Capital Fertility. All Wellington IVF must be performed by FRANZCOG-registered specialists.

Is IVF funded in Wellington through the public system?

Yes — Te Whatu Ora funds up to 2 IVF cycles for Wellington-region couples meeting the CPAC criteria (BMI 18 – 32, female age under 40, non-smokers, 12+ months trying, no living children together). Wait times typically 12 – 18 months.

Should I travel to Auckland for IVF if I live in Wellington?

No, generally — Wellington has experienced IVF clinics at lower sticker prices than Auckland. IVF cycles involve 6 – 10 visits over 4 – 6 weeks (scans, retrievals, transfer), making interstate travel impractical. Stay local unless you have a specific medical reason (e.g. specialist sub-protocol your local clinic does not run).

Do Wellington fertility clinics offer payment plans?

Yes. Multi-cycle packages (2 – 3 cycles bundled at 10 – 15 % discount), Q Card / Gem Visa interest-free 6 – 18 months, medical-finance specialists for terms up to 5 years from 9.95 % p.a. are all common. Health insurance may cover diagnostic testing but rarely IVF itself.