The Fabulous Carmen Walk Tour: Tea, Toasties and Trade
Step into Carmen Rupe's Wellington (1967-1980) on this free guided walk through the streets where she challenged convention and changed the city forever.
Join us for a free 90-minute guided walk through Carmen Rupe's inner city Wellington (1967-1980). Visit the sites of her coffee lounges, businesses and brothels. Hear stories of her landmark court case and mayoral campaign, and discover how she created safe spaces for Wellington's rainbow LGBTQIA+ communities during the 1960s and 70s. Booking is required to manage walker numbers.
Health & Safety
This is an outdoors walk tour with limited shelter from the weather. We walk on public footpaths which are generally flat. Tours are limited to approximately 20 walkers.
Please wear good shoes and dress for the weather. The tour may be cancelled in bad weather.
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