1 / 3Waitangi Park
📍 Te Aro, Wellington
Waitangi Park is a free open space on Wellington's waterfront hosting a mirrored-steel sculpture by Seung Yul Oh, a weekly parkrun 5K, regular concerts, and play areas for children. Pram-friendly with café nearby and paid parking available.
Came here for the new sculpture in Welly by Seung Yul Oh’s KIMI/You Are Here! The sculpture itself looks like an inverted drop of tears, made of mirrored steel. Really cool to see our reflection on it with different perspectives.
🏆 Family Action Verdict
A free central Wellington option for families wanting open space and city energy. Children have room to run, the sculpture is a genuine photo opportunity, and the parkrun gives families with a running habit a Saturday morning community. The waterfront means a café is always close.
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💬 What Families Are Saying
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Novita Indah
4 months ago
“Came here for the new sculpture in Welly by Seung Yul Oh’s KIMI/You Are Here! The sculpture itself looks like an inverted drop of tears, made of mirrored steel. Really cool to see our reflection on it with different perspectives.”
Tony Streams
a year ago
“Waitangi parkrun was great so many friendly people- a fab 2 lap 5k run around the quays - we really enjoyed our time there 🏃🏻☕️🍰😊😊”
Asad Moin
a month ago
“This is a beautiful place, offering activities for children and a relaxing environment to spend quality time with your family.”
Zefa Su'a
2 months ago
“Yes we enjoyed Maoli concert Thurs night.,we came from hawkes bay nd always nice to visit our capital city”
Reviews from Google
Overview
Open waterfront park in Te Aro with children's activity areas and a striking inverted-teardrop mirrored-steel sculpture by Seung Yul Oh. The Saturday parkrun loops two laps around the quays to a friendly crowd. Concerts and community gatherings use the space regularly. Skateboarders add to the energy. Entry is free, pram access is straightforward, and the café strip is close.
