Wellington, Walks & Parks
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Scorcher Bay
This popular sun-bathing beach is very sheltered, with a large grassy area, sandy beach and great views. Refreshments are available at the Chocolate Fish café nearby, a family friendly café offering all day breakfasts and paninis as well as smoothies, salads and pasta.
read more- Location: Miramar Peninsula
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Central Park Play Area
Located on the fringe of Wellington’s central business district, this park features a three cable flying fox, a six metre high space ball climbing frame, spinner bowl, whirl and swings. The park also has a junior section with slides, swings, crawl tunnels, climbing net and seesaws.
read more- Location: Brooklyn Road, Wellington
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Botanic Gardens
The Wellington Botanic Garden features 25 hectares of unique landscape, protected native forest, conifers, specialised plant collections, colourful floral displays, and views over Wellington city. The Botanic Gardens has a play area with a rocktopus, double-pipe tube slides, swings, slides and flying fox. There are also picnic tables, toilets and an enclosed area for small children. There are glow worms in the main garden, from the duck pond up to Glen Road; these are best spotted at night after rain and at full moon. The Picnic Cafe is also available in the heart of the Botanical Gardens serving up hearty breakfast and delicious lunches 7 days a week.
read more- Location: Near the Treehouse Visitor Centre, Botanic Gardens, Wellington
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Worser Bay
Worser Bay has sandy beach areas and calm waters, making it ideal for families. There is a children’s playground and refreshment kiosks nearby.
read more- Location: Marine Parade, Seatoun, Wellington
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