Photo of Petone Settlers Museum on a sunny day with the New Zealand flag flying in the wind.

Learn about the Waiwhetū Aquifer

Learn about the aquifer that supplies the fountains at Buick Street and Dowse Square, as well as 40% of the annual water supply for the region.

Have you ever wondered where the artesian water at the Buick Street fountain comes from? Learn about the aquifer that supplies the fountains at Buick Street and Dowse Square, as well as 40% of the annual water supply for the region. Vanessa Trompetter, Principal Technician in the Water Dating Lab at GNS Science will give a talk about the aquifer and bores, followed by a visit to the Buick Street fountain.

Health & Safety

The walk to the Buick Street Fountain following the talk is optional, and involves crossing a busy road and a short walk.

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

Location
130 Petone Settlers Museum, 160 The Esplanade, Petone, Lower Hutt 5012

Regions

Lower Hutt

Tags

Walking Tour
Talk

Event times

1-2pm Thu 26 Oct


Free

Booking recommended

Book talk

Petone Settlers Museum

Located on the shores of Wellington harbour, the Petone Settlers Museum Te Whare Whakaaro occupies one of New Zealand’s most significant memorial buildings, the Wellington Provincial Centennial Memorial.

Email: catherine.bennett@huttcity.govt.nz

Phone: 045688373