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Wellington Waterfront

New Zealand

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The Wellington Waterfront hosts many events and markets through out the year and is a happening place when the sun is out!

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Contents

8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines
  1. 1Wellington Waterfront

    Welcome to the Wellington Waterfront, the vibrant, beating heart of New Zealand's capital city. As you stand here, breathing in the crisp, salt-tinged air of the Pacific, you are at the crucial threshold where a dynamic urban…

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  2. 2Waitangi Park and Chaffers Marina

    Our exploration of the Wellington Waterfront begins at the expansive and ecologically significant Waitangi Park, an area that perfectly illustrates the city's complex relationship with its natural environment. To truly understand…

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  3. 3Oriental Bay Promenade

    Let us proceed slightly eastward, where the urban promenade seamlessly transitions into the beloved, sun-drenched crescent of Oriental Bay. This specific precinct is undoubtedly the premier inner-city beach of New Zealand's…

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  4. 4Te Papa Promenade and The Wellington Sign

    As we navigate our way back toward the central waterfront, we arrive at the expansive, bustling promenade situated directly in front of the Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa. This specific stretch of the waterfront is…

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  5. 5Whairepo Lagoon and St John's Building

    We now arrive at the tranquil, deeply sheltered waters of Whairepo Lagoon, a distinct and fascinating aquatic enclave completely encircled by the urban infrastructure of the waterfront. This lagoon represents a masterful piece of…

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  6. 6Frank Kitts Park and Amphitheater

    Continuing our journey, we step into the uniquely designed, terraced landscape of Frank Kitts Park, a prominent green space that occupies a highly strategic position along the waterfront. Named in honor of Sir Francis Kitts, a…

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  7. 7Queens Wharf and TSB Arena

    Our exploration of the waterfront sections concludes at the bustling, highly energetic precinct of Queens Wharf, an area anchored by the massive, unmistakable structure of the TSB Arena. This large-scale indoor venue is the…

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  8. 8Wellington Waterfront

    As our comprehensive walking tour of the Wellington Waterfront draws to a close here near the northern edge of Queens Wharf, take a final moment to gaze out over the vast, shimmering expanse of Te Whanganui-a-Tara. We have…

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What is Wellington Waterfront?

Wellington Waterfront is a place in New Zealand with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.

Key facts
LocationNew Zealand
TypeHeritage
Story sections8
Text languageEnglish
Coordinates-41.2888, 174.7772
Last updated
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