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Wellington: History & Heritage

Wellington, Greater Wellington, New Zealand

  • Self-guided
  • About 4 h
  • Works in your browser
  • By Bolton Hotel Wellington
A$3One-off · no account · no subscription
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  • Start whenever you like, at your own pace
Wellington: History & Heritage
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Length
About 4 h
Stops
12
Route
2.4 km
Starts at
Bolton Hotel
Audio
Spoken narration
Price
A$3, one-off

About this tour

“Wellington: History & Heritage” is a self-guided walking tour in Wellington, New Zealand, made by Bolton Hotel Wellington. It takes about 4 hours, costs a one-off A$3 to unlock and runs in your phone’s browser with a live map, so you can start whenever you like. No app or account needed.

Join Bea, Bolton Hotel's virtual guide and beacon of knowledge for this short tour of the immediate neighbourhood. Showcasing Wellington's history & heritage, this tour will provide a unique insight into the hotel's links to the Bolton ship and the renowned Kiwi artist, Rita Angus.

Where it starts

The tour starts at Bolton Hotel in Wellington and covers about 2.4 km on foot. The map on your phone takes you there, then on from stop to stop.

Open the start point in Google Maps

What you’ll see

  • Te Whare Taonga o te Urupā - Bolton Street Cemetery Museum
  • Seddon Memorial
  • Lady Norwood Rose Garden
  • Picnic Cafe
  • GOODS Manufactory and Cafe
  • Tinakori Antiques
  • National Library of New Zealand

And 4 more stops along the way.

What you get

  • A live map that leads you from stop to stop
  • Stories and photos at every stop, written by Bolton Hotel Wellington
  • Spoken narration to listen to as you walk
  • Freedom to pause, skip ahead or finish another day
  • Nothing to install: it runs in your phone’s browser

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