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Discover a new side to the few blocks around Cambridge Terrace and Taranaki Street, which were once crowded with small cottages mixed with some large factories.The walk will uncover stories and some of the physical remnants from the once overcrowded and unhealthy Te Aro. Workers cottages were neighbours with factories such as Bryant and May matches and Frosty Jack ice creams; the Wesley Church and Chinese areas of Frederick and Haining Streets.
Booking is REQUIRED for this event.
Cost: $10
Learn more and book on our website:
https://wellingtonheritagefestival.co.nz/event/stories-and-remnants-of-old-te-aro/
This event is part of the 2026 Wellington Heritage Festival, running 24th October - 15th November. Discover over 160 more events on our website:
https://wellingtonheritagefestival.co.nz/events/
Health & Safety:
This is a walk in Wellington's CBD. We will need to cross some roads, this will be done where possible at traffic lights. We will make sure participants stay on footpaths when we stop to look at a building or historic site.
Banner image note: Wellington Chinese Masonic Society building
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Event venue
Queen Victoria Statue, Cambridge Tce,Wellington, New Zealand
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