Living Streets Aotearoa Lunchtime Walks -- Walk 6: Waterfront round Queens Wharf
Category: Very easy walk.
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Leave from Plimmer statue at 12.30 pm.
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Cross Lambton Quay and head north along Lambton Quay. On the corner of Hunter St you will see a sculpture by Phil Price which is titled Protoplasm. Walk along Lambton Quay until you reach the Anton Parsons Braille sculpture, titled Invisible City. Turn right into Grey St, then left into Featherston St. Turn right into Johnston Street and cross Jervois Quay at the lights. Walk up the ramp between the sheds. Shed 11 will be the Wellington Photographic and Portrait Gallery. Walk towards the water where the harbour ferry docks and turn right along the promenade, past Shed 5 restaurant and then turn right and walk under the sails. Pause to see the memorial plaque and drinking fountain to the dog named Paddy the Wanderer on Shed 7s southern facade.
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Turn round to face the water and then walk though the arcade between the Event Centre and Lambton Harbour Development Ltd. The fascinating exhibition displays the history of Plimmers Ark.
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Walk along past Len Lyes Water Whirler sculpture which generally performs on the hour, spraying water and lighting up at night. Continue over the bridge to the lagoon and turn right after the Rowing Club to explore the gravel garden. Walk past the Boat Shed and either walk up the steps or ramp to the City to Sea bridge pausing to admire Para Matchitts wooden sculptures reflecting the cultural diversity of Wellington.
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Take the ramp to the right of the City Gallery, lined with giant Nikau Palm sculptures, and descend gently to Victoria Street.
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Cross at the lights over to Chews Lane, which has been revamped, and go through to Willis St. Turn right and cross at the lights to get back to Plimmer Steps.
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www.livingstreets.org.nz - a 1.4 mi walking route in Wellington, New Zealand
Route Location
Start Lat/Lng: (-41.2857600650977, 174.775877594948)
City: Wellington
Country Name: New Zealand
Country Code: NZ
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Route Stats
Activity: Walking
Distance: 1.4 mi
Max Elevation: 37.24999999999999 meters
Elevation Gain / Total Ascent: 0 meters
Data Source: MapMyWalk
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