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Sunset

Sunset over the Frigate Wellington

Grab a drink, watch the sun dip below the horizon, then head to the wreck site.

Best time: 20:14About 90 min

Timeline

  1. 19:39

    The Office

    Start at The Office pub near Newtown Park. Order a drink and settle in while the afternoon light is still bright.

  2. 20:24

    Oku Street Reserve

    Walk 26 minutes from Newtown Park to Oku Street Reserve. This promontory offers a clear view over the water toward the southeast.

  3. 20:54

    Oku Street Reserve

    Stay at Oku Street Reserve to watch the sunset. The sun sets toward the WSW, casting golden light over the water where the Frigate Wellington lies.

  4. 21:39

    The Office

    Walk back to The Office pub for a post-sunset wind-down.

Local tip

Check the route from Newtown Park to Oku Street Reserve. The walk takes about 26 minutes.

Check before you go

  • The Office is open Tu-Sa 10:00-22:00+ and Su 13:00-22:00.

Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Wellington (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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