Pukeahu National War Memorial Park Walking Tour

Carillon Bell Tower. Image courtesy of Manatū Taonga, photograph by Mark Tantrum

Discover the history of Pukeahu National War Memorial Park at a special guided tour.

Opened in 2015, Pukeahu is a space for remembrance and reflection, but there is always more to discover.

Venture into Pukeahu for a guided visit of the memorials that live there, touching on our military history and remembering New Zealand’s experience of war, peacekeeping and countries that have served alongside us.

The tour will begin at the fountain below the Tomb of the Unknown Warrior.

Health & Safety

Tours will be outdoors so wear appropriate clothing and footwear. Please be aware some spaces are shared with traffic.

Sites are wheelchair accessible and visitor parking is available behind the Australian Memorial on Martin Square.

Location

Meet at Pukeahu National War Memorial Park at the fountain below the Tomb of the Unknown Warrior

Regions

Wellington CBD

Wellington

Tags

Walking Tour

Site Tour

Experience

Accessible

Event times

12-1pm Wed 13 Nov

Booking requiredFree

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Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga

Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga is the government agency responsible for identifying, protecting and promoting this country’s unique historical and cultural heritage. Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga is an autonomous Crown Entity under the Crown Entities Act 2004. Heritage New Zealand is supported by the Government and funded through the Ministry for Culture and Heritage. Heritage New Zealand is co-governed by our Board and Māori Heritage Council.

Email: information@heritage.org.nz

Phone: 04 472 4341

Website: https://www.heritage.org.nz/

Manatū Taonga Ministry for Culture and Heritage

Pukeahu National War Memorial Park is the national place for New Zealanders to remember and reflect on this country’s experience of war, military conflict and peacekeeping, and how that experience shapes our ideals and sense of national identity. Created in 2015 to enhance the setting for the National War Memorial, the park is a public gathering space for ceremonial occasions. The park is also a place for memorials from countries with which New Zealand has a shared military heritage. Pukeahu is cared for by Manatū Taonga Ministry for Culture and Heritage.

Email: pukeahu@mch.govt.nz

Phone: 04 499 4229

Website: https://www.mch.govt.nz/our-work/memorials-and-commemorations/pukeahu-national-war-memorial-park