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Footsteps of Change: The Parliamentary Precinct Trail

Bringing history to life. Footsteps is a self-guided walking tour touching on stories that shaped a nation. A smartphone is required to access the tour.

Walk in the footsteps of passionate activists, politicians, and lawmakers to discover what makes Wellington’s civic history anything but ordinary.

Footsteps of Change is your free digital guide through the Parliamentary Precinct. Take the tour of landmark locations and uncover the hidden histories behind the people, places, and events that helped shape the capital city.

Your smartphone unlocks a world of discovery. Explore at your own pace with the intuitive, easy-to-use mobile guide accessed by QR code, or at the link below on your mobile phone:

footsteps.storymapp.nz/#/intro

Brought to you by WellingtonNZ

Health & Safety

Important Information – Self-Guided Walk

-This is a self-guided outdoor walk as part of the heritage festival.

-Sturdy footwear is recommended.

-Dress for the conditions of the day and keep up to date with weather forecasts.

-Please take extra care in windy or wet conditions, especially on concrete surfaces and staircases, which may become slippery.

-Be alert for traffic and buses when crossing roads.

By participating in this walk, you accept responsibility for your own safety.

Please wear good shoes and dress for the weather. The tour may be cancelled in bad weather.

Location
Start at Old Government Buildings, 2 Bunny St, Wellington

Regions

Wellington CBD
Wellington

Tags

Walking Tour
Accessible
Family Activities
Self-Guided

Event times

Any time during the festival


Free

Download the self-guided trail app to your smartphone to get started using the QR code supplied.

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Event hosts

Chris Sperring

WellingtonNZ is the region’s economic development agency, working to make the Wellington region famous as a place to live, visit, study, work, and do business. Destination Pōneke, a team within WellingtonNZ, leads the delivery of the city’s Destination Management Plan – a long-term strategy to ensure Wellington is an unmissable, year-round destination. The team works with mana whenua, community partners, and the tourism sector to champion local stories, support regenerative tourism, and create experiences that reflect Pōneke’s unique identity such as the Footsteps of Change visitor experience.

Email: chris.sperring@wellingtonnz.com

Phone: 0211413757