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    Waterfront

    New Zealand

    Waterfront

    Waterfront

    The waterfront promenade stretches from Queens Wharf at the station end to Oriental Bay. Along the way, you'll find Te Papa, the Wellington Museum, sculptures, and wharves where you can sit in the sun with locals on a fine day.

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    The waterfront promenade stretches from Queens Wharf at the station end to Oriental Bay. Along the way, you'll find Te Papa, the Wellington Museum, sculptures, and wharves where you can sit in the sun with locals on a fine day.

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    Te Papa Tongarewa

    1Te Papa Tongarewa

    National Museum on the waterfront, with exhibitions on nature, earthquakes, Māori culture, and the country's history.
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    Wellington Museum
    Museum

    2Wellington Museum

    City & Port Museum in the historic Bond Store on Queens Wharf. Compact, ideal for an hour on Wellington's history.
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    Solace in the Wind
    Attraction

    3Solace in the Wind

    Max Patté's bronze figure at the quay beside Te Papa. The naked man leans into the wind over the water, a popular photo op.
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    Oriental Bay and Freyberg Beach
    Attraction

    4Oriental Bay and Freyberg Beach

    Sandy beach at the east end of the promenade, with a swimming platform and views of the harbour and town. The promenade extends from here around the bay.
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    Essen & Trinken

    Exploring locally

    The promenade is flat and car-free, ideal for walking, cycling, or e-scooters. From Wellington Station to Oriental Bay, it's about a 30-minute walk.

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    Wellington (City)

    Wellington (City)

    New Zealand's capital lies tightly squeezed between hills and the natural harbor Te Whanganui-a-Tara at the southern tip of the North Island. The center is compact and you can reach most destinations on foot: Te Papa on the waterfront promenade, the cafés and bars around Cuba Street, Parliament in Thorndon and the Cable Car up to the Botanic Garden.
    Cuba Street Quarter

    Cuba Street Quarter

    Cuba Street is the city's most famous entertainment strip. In the pedestrianised Cuba Mall section, you'll find second-hand shops, cafes, and the Bucket Fountain, with live music bars in the side streets.
    Mount Victoria

    Mount Victoria

    Mount Victoria rises about 196 meters above the city center. From the lookout, you'll see the city, harbor, airport and, when clear, across the Cook Strait. Forest trails lead up from Oriental Bay.
    Wellington

    Wellington

    The region at the southern tip of the North Island stretches from the capital through the Hutt Valley and the Kāpiti Coast to the Wairarapa with its wineries. For most travellers, Wellington is the hub between the North and South Islands.
    Marlborough Sounds

    Marlborough Sounds

    The Marlborough Sounds are a network of sunken river valleys at the northern tip of the South Island. Forested hills descend into tranquil sea arms, the largest being Queen Charlotte, Kenepuru, and Pelorus Sound. Many coves are only accessible by boat.Picton and Havelock are the starting points. From there, water taxis, mail boats, and kayak tours depart, while the Queen Charlotte Track runs along the ridge lines between the Sounds.

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