Getting there
It’s an easy walk from Wellington Railway Station or the central business district. Or if you’re coming by car, there’s plenty of parking close to the Waterfront.
Waterfront car park areas
Sights and activities
Popular activities along the waterfront include skating, biking, powering the pedal boats, or taking a kayak out onto the harbour. There are numerous artworks and sculptures to admire and heritage trails to walk along. Frank Kitts Park has a very popular playground, with the now iconic lighthouse and Waitangi Park has a great skate park for all ages.
Places to eat and drink
There’s a variety of places along the waterfront to eat and drink − from cafes to restaurants, bars and fine dining: Eat and drink – WellingtonNZ.com
Heritage trails
History of the area
Find out more about the history of the waterfront, including early settlement and reclamation work: History of the Waterfront Area
Events on the waterfront
Traditionally, the waterfront area is host to many annual Summer City events including Waitangi Day celebrations, the Pasifika festival, Homegrown, The Dragonboating Festival, Chinese New Year and Ahi Kaa as well as the Matariki Skyshow fireworks.
If you’re wanting to hold an event on the waterfront, you’ll need to get in touch with us – we can help with organising an event.