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Whairepo Lagoon — Attraction in Wellington

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Whairepo Lagoon
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Whairepo Lagoon is an open public area at the centre of Wellington, New Zealand. It is a small man-made lagoon filled with sea water and connected to Wellington Harbour through a narrow channel. A split-level footbridge over the mouth of the lagoon was designed by Eastbridge.
Nearby attractions
Michael Fowler Centre
111 Wakefield Street, Te Aro, Wellington 6011, New Zealand
City Gallery Wellington
Te Ngākau Civic Square, Wellington 6011, New Zealand
Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa
55 Cable Street, Te Aro, Wellington 6011, New Zealand
Wellington Functions Team (Manaaki located at Wharewaka Function Centre)
Taranaki Wharf, Wellington Waterfront 2 Taranaki Street, Wellington 6011, New Zealand
Frank Kitts Park
Waterfront, Wellington Central, Wellington 6011, New Zealand
City To Sea Bridge
Jervois Quay, Wellington Central, Wellington 6011, New Zealand
Circa Theatre
1 Taranaki Street, Te Aro, Wellington 6011, New Zealand
Wellington Central Library | Te Matapihi Ki Te Ao Nui
65 Victoria Street, Wellington Central, Wellington 6011, New Zealand
Wellington Museum
3 Jervois Quay, Wellington Central, Wellington 6011, New Zealand
The Opera House
113/111 Manners Street, Te Aro, Wellington 6011, New Zealand
Nearby restaurants
Karaka Cafe
Odlins Square, Taranaki Wharf 2 Taranaki Street, Waterfront, Wellington 6011, New Zealand
St Johns Bar and Restaurant
5 Cable Street, Te Aro, Wellington 6011, New Zealand
Shed 22
4 Taranaki Street, Wellington Central, Wellington 6011, New Zealand
Nikau Cafe
City Gallery Wellington, Te Ngākau Civic Square, 101 Wakefield Street, Wellington 6011, New Zealand
The Green Man Pub
25 Victoria Street, Wellington Central, Wellington 6011, New Zealand
Cin Cin
128 Wakefield Street, Te Aro, Wellington 6011, New Zealand
Gelissimo Gelateria
11 Cable Street, Wellington 6011, New Zealand
Pickle & Pie
2 Lombard Street, Te Aro, Wellington 6011, New Zealand
Sixes And Sevens
1 Market Ln, Wellington Central, Wellington 6011, New Zealand
Tuatua
Commonwealth Walkway, Wellington Central, Wellington 6011, New Zealand
Nearby local services
Maori Arts Gallery
Boat shed 1, Frank Kitts Park, Wellington 6011, New Zealand
TSB Arena
4 Queens Wharf, Wellington Central, Wellington 6011, New Zealand
Te Papa Store
55 Cable Street, Te Aro, Wellington 6011, New Zealand
Daiso Japan
63 Manners Street, Te Aro, Wellington 6011, New Zealand
Archie Brothers Wellington
1 Willis Street, Wellington Central, Wellington 6011, New Zealand
endota spa Wellington (previously Forme Spa & Wellbeing)
60 Victoria Street, Wellington Central, Wellington 6011, New Zealand
CityFitness Willis St
16 Willis Street, Wellington Central, Wellington 6011, New Zealand
Buoy Salon & Spa
100 Willis Street, Wellington Central, Wellington 6011, New Zealand
Kiwi Beauty Salon
117 Customhouse Quay, Wellington Central, Wellington 6011, New Zealand
Haere Mai/하레마이
125 Victoria Street, Te Aro, Wellington 6011, New Zealand
Nearby hotels
West Plaza Hotel
110 Wakefield Street, Te Aro, Wellington 6011, New Zealand
Capital Wellington
118/120 Wakefield Street, Te Aro, Wellington 6011, New Zealand
The Setup on Manners Serviced Apartments - Wellington
57 Manners Street, vehicle entrance at, Cornhill Street, Te Aro, Wellington 6011, New Zealand
InterContinental Wellington by IHG
2 Grey Street, Wellington Central, Wellington 6011, New Zealand
Mercure Wellington Central City Hotel & Apartments
130 Victoria Street, Te Aro, Wellington 6142, New Zealand
U Residence Hotel Wellington
Level 4/181 Wakefield Street, Te Aro, Wellington 6011, New Zealand
Boulcott Suites
5 O'Reily Avenue, Wellington Central, Wellington 6011, New Zealand
ibis Wellington
153 Featherston Street, Wellington Central, Wellington 6011, New Zealand
Gilmer Apartment Hotel Wellington
10 Gilmer Terrace, Wellington Central, Wellington 6011, New Zealand
Mercure Wellington Abel Tasman
169 Willis Street, Te Aro, Wellington 6011, New Zealand
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Whairepo Lagoon

Wellington 6011, New Zealand
4.6(57)
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Whairepo Lagoon is an open public area at the centre of Wellington, New Zealand. It is a small man-made lagoon filled with sea water and connected to Wellington Harbour through a narrow channel. A split-level footbridge over the mouth of the lagoon was designed by Eastbridge.

Outdoor
Scenic
Relaxation
Family friendly
Pet friendly
attractions: Michael Fowler Centre, City Gallery Wellington, Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa, Wellington Functions Team (Manaaki located at Wharewaka Function Centre), Frank Kitts Park, City To Sea Bridge, Circa Theatre, Wellington Central Library | Te Matapihi Ki Te Ao Nui, Wellington Museum, The Opera House, restaurants: Karaka Cafe, St Johns Bar and Restaurant, Shed 22, Nikau Cafe, The Green Man Pub, Cin Cin, Gelissimo Gelateria, Pickle & Pie, Sixes And Sevens, Tuatua, local businesses: Maori Arts Gallery, TSB Arena, Te Papa Store, Daiso Japan, Archie Brothers Wellington, endota spa Wellington (previously Forme Spa & Wellbeing), CityFitness Willis St, Buoy Salon & Spa, Kiwi Beauty Salon, Haere Mai/하레마이
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Nearby attractions of Whairepo Lagoon

Michael Fowler Centre

City Gallery Wellington

Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa

Wellington Functions Team (Manaaki located at Wharewaka Function Centre)

Frank Kitts Park

City To Sea Bridge

Circa Theatre

Wellington Central Library | Te Matapihi Ki Te Ao Nui

Wellington Museum

The Opera House

Michael Fowler Centre

Michael Fowler Centre

4.6

(890)

Open 24 hours
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City Gallery Wellington

City Gallery Wellington

4.3

(643)

Open 24 hours
Click for details
Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa

Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa

4.7

(9.5K)

Open until 6:00 PM
Click for details
Wellington Functions Team (Manaaki located at Wharewaka Function Centre)

Wellington Functions Team (Manaaki located at Wharewaka Function Centre)

4.4

(251)

Open until 12:00 AM
Click for details

Nearby restaurants of Whairepo Lagoon

Karaka Cafe

St Johns Bar and Restaurant

Shed 22

Nikau Cafe

The Green Man Pub

Cin Cin

Gelissimo Gelateria

Pickle & Pie

Sixes And Sevens

Tuatua

Karaka Cafe

Karaka Cafe

4.4

(624)

Open until 12:00 AM
Click for details
St Johns Bar and Restaurant

St Johns Bar and Restaurant

4.3

(828)

$$

Open until 10:00 PM
Click for details
Shed 22

Shed 22

4.1

(1.3K)

$$

Open until 10:00 PM
Click for details
Nikau Cafe

Nikau Cafe

4.4

(324)

$$

Click for details

Nearby local services of Whairepo Lagoon

Maori Arts Gallery

TSB Arena

Te Papa Store

Daiso Japan

Archie Brothers Wellington

endota spa Wellington (previously Forme Spa & Wellbeing)

CityFitness Willis St

Buoy Salon & Spa

Kiwi Beauty Salon

Haere Mai/하레마이

Maori Arts Gallery

Maori Arts Gallery

4.8

(60)

Click for details
TSB Arena

TSB Arena

4.4

(1.1K)

Click for details
Te Papa Store

Te Papa Store

4.5

(734)

Click for details
Daiso Japan

Daiso Japan

4.7

(424)

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Reviews of Whairepo Lagoon

4.6
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5.0
2y

Right in the heart of Wellington Waterfront, Whairepo Lagoon has been used for so many special occasions, like Matariki celebration.

I love strolling around the area when there is a festivity but even without it, is a good place to have a brisk walk, enjoy the sun and quick lunch, or just take pictures.

There are many eateries and cafes around it and it’s not too far from Te Papa Museum, Wellington sign near Solace in the wind, Frank Kitts park, Moana statue, and many other attractions in the vicinity.

Public toilets are available and paid parking building is available in TSB arena or Te Papa museum, or near...

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5.0
3y

This places is in the heart of the capital city of wellington and its a good walk from the waterfront and courtaney Place.

It has some amazing events organised especially in the new years eve we had a band, lights, boogie music and fireworks lit.

Rovers practice in the lagoon. Friends and Family get together here and relax with good sea view and a lot...

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4.0
7y

Pretty lagoon especially at night, beside The Boat House. It is often used by rowers for practice or for racing during the day and is popular at night too especially when events are showcased nearby, such as music festivals, or the recent lantern festival, or when fireworks are held to celebrate events such as New Year's Eve, or Chinese...

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indah nuria Savitriindah nuria Savitri
Right in the heart of Wellington Waterfront, Whairepo Lagoon has been used for so many special occasions, like Matariki celebration. I love strolling around the area when there is a festivity but even without it, is a good place to have a brisk walk, enjoy the sun and quick lunch, or just take pictures. There are many eateries and cafes around it and it’s not too far from Te Papa Museum, Wellington sign near Solace in the wind, Frank Kitts park, Moana statue, and many other attractions in the vicinity. Public toilets are available and paid parking building is available in TSB arena or Te Papa museum, or near Harbour side market
Sreeram NairSreeram Nair
This places is in the heart of the capital city of wellington and its a good walk from the waterfront and courtaney Place. It has some amazing events organised especially in the new years eve we had a band, lights, boogie music and fireworks lit. Rovers practice in the lagoon. Friends and Family get together here and relax with good sea view and a lot of fresh air.
Meili-PP HuaMeili-PP Hua
Pretty lagoon especially at night, beside The Boat House. It is often used by rowers for practice or for racing during the day and is popular at night too especially when events are showcased nearby, such as music festivals, or the recent lantern festival, or when fireworks are held to celebrate events such as New Year's Eve, or Chinese New Year's Day.
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Right in the heart of Wellington Waterfront, Whairepo Lagoon has been used for so many special occasions, like Matariki celebration. I love strolling around the area when there is a festivity but even without it, is a good place to have a brisk walk, enjoy the sun and quick lunch, or just take pictures. There are many eateries and cafes around it and it’s not too far from Te Papa Museum, Wellington sign near Solace in the wind, Frank Kitts park, Moana statue, and many other attractions in the vicinity. Public toilets are available and paid parking building is available in TSB arena or Te Papa museum, or near Harbour side market
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This places is in the heart of the capital city of wellington and its a good walk from the waterfront and courtaney Place. It has some amazing events organised especially in the new years eve we had a band, lights, boogie music and fireworks lit. Rovers practice in the lagoon. Friends and Family get together here and relax with good sea view and a lot of fresh air.
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Pretty lagoon especially at night, beside The Boat House. It is often used by rowers for practice or for racing during the day and is popular at night too especially when events are showcased nearby, such as music festivals, or the recent lantern festival, or when fireworks are held to celebrate events such as New Year's Eve, or Chinese New Year's Day.
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