We really enjoyed our time on the waterfront, plenty of places to eat and drink. There is plenty of other things to see , plenty of boats to admire , nice statues and some very old cranes on display plus a old working boat , we wonder if they are going to be restored for tourism purpose. Spend time there and enjoy it.

The earliest known name for Wellington, derived from Māori legend, is Te Upoko o te Ika a Maui or the head of Maui’s fish. Another Māori name translates to the Harbor of Tara. European settlers arrived in 1840 and the port became an important area for transporting goods and people to and from the harbor. On the waterfront, you can skate, bike, use the pedal boats, or kayak. There are a variety of places to eat and drink. Another option is to explore by using one of the heritage trails and/or visit the museum.

The waterfront afford nice views across the harbor to mountains and houses crawling up them, as well as a marins on one side and big piers (navy?) on the other. there are several monuments or other places f interest as you walk the length, from Te Papa ending in a bigger center (convention?)