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This Festival event runs from the 24 October to the 15 November 2026.Have fun and learn at the same time! Go on a quest to discover historic Jackson Street, and bring the family / whanau along with you.
Go on a Quest (scavenger hunt) along Jackson Street, exploring our history, searching for clues about the area’s shops, industries, sport, and the people who helped build the community.
Especially designed with our younger citizens in mind, however, those young at heart are welcome to go on the quest too!
As each clue is solved, you discover how Jackson Street grew to become the heart of the lively historic neighbourhood it is today.
• Download the sheet of quest clues: www.jacksonstreet.co.nz
• OR pick up a sheet from the Historic Police Station (Mon-Thurs, 9am-1pm)
• OR pick up a sheet from Bin Inn Petone, 211 Jackson Street (open 7 days per week)
• Start from the Historic Police Station, 274B Jackson Street
• Bring a pen
• The Quest can be done anytime of the day
• Takes approx. 45 minutes
For those 4-9yrs & 10yrs + :
When you have completed the Quest, return your sheet (with your contact details) to the black entry box by the front door of the Historic Police Station to go into a draw to win prizes!
Cost: Free
Learn more on our website:
https://wellingtonheritagefestival.co.nz/event/the-jackson-street-quest/
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:
Children need to be supervised by an adult at all times due to the busy nature of Jackson Street's road.
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274B Jackson St, Petone, Lower Hutt 5012, New Zealand, 274B Jackson St, Petone, Lower Hutt 5012, New Zealand, Lower Hutt
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