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Meet people in Wellington

Members from Wellington and towns within 50 km who make their profile public will appear here.

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A few facts about Wellington

  • About 56,000 people live in Wellington.
  • It lies in the Western Cape.
  • It's about 1200 km to Johannesburg, the country's largest city.
  • For a bigger city, Paarl is about 11 km away.
  • Close by: Le Roux (29 km), Wolseley (31 km) and Franschhoek (32 km).

Where to meet in Wellington

In a town like Wellington, an evening walk and a coffee are plenty for a first meeting. Pick a place you both know and tell a friend where you are going.

Staying safe

  • Meet in busy public places and tell a friend where you are going.
  • Never send money to people you met online.
  • Report and block anyone who makes you uncomfortable.

Questions about dating in Wellington

Who can I meet near Wellington?

More than 920,000 people live within 50 km of Wellington, in 22 towns and cities including Paarl, Worcester and Stellenbosch. In the app you choose the distance yourself: from 10 km to 500 km, or “Any distance”.

Is there a free dating site in Wellington?

Yes, completely. Nothing on YADate is paid, in Wellington or anywhere else: you can browse, like, write first and send voice messages or gifts without a subscription or credits. Daily caps exist only to stop spam: up to 40 new conversations a day, for example.

Are the singles around Wellington real people?

YADate never creates fake profiles or writes on behalf of people who don't exist. A moderator checks every photo before it appears, every member confirms an email address, and any profile can be reported. If someone asks for money or rushes you onto another app, report them — a moderator will look into it.

Can I meet someone who doesn't live in Wellington?

Yes. Pick any other city in the filters, at home or abroad, and YADate shows the people there.

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