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Fully booked

Welly Music History Walk

Explore Wellington’s rich music history on a stroll through the city with award-winning music writer Nick Bollinger.

Be sure to wear comfortable clothing and good walking shoes – and don’t forget to bring some water!

Walk begins at Willis Street Hibernian Building and ends outside The Rogue & Vagabond.

Meet your host: Nick Bollinger is a writer, broadcaster and critic, with a focus on music and social history. He has been a columnist for the Listener and the voice of Radio New Zealand’s The Sampler. His latest book, Jumping Sundays: The Rise and Fall of the Counterculture in Aotearoa New Zealand was awarded Best Illustrated Non-Fiction in the 2023 Ockham Book Awards. In 2023 he was the Lilburn Research Fellow, and he is currently working on a collection of essays about New Zealand music and national myths.

Health & Safety

A reasonable level of fitness is needed for the walking tour. It is recommended to wear comfortable shoes and bring water. We will have a first aid kid available.

Location
Hibernian Building, Willis Street, Wellington

Regions

Wellington CBD
Wellington

Tags

Walking Tour
Accessible

Event times

Fully booked

11am-1pm Sat 26 Oct


Booking required

Cost: $25

Wellington Museum

Wellington Museum shares the fascinating stories of the Wellington region. All housed within the beautiful 1892 heritage building designed by leading architect Frederick de Jersey Clere.

Email: MuseumTours@experiencewellington.org.nz

Phone: 044728904

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