A Text Map of the Wharf

This page describes the wharf’s position in words. There is no embedded map here and nothing that tracks where you are; if you want a map, open one in whatever app you already use.

Orientation. Clyde Quay Wharf is a long finger wharf at the eastern end of the city waterfront. Its long axis runs roughly north-south, with the landward end to the south, where the waterfront promenade turns towards Oriental Parade, and the seaward end pointing out into the inner harbour.

To the west, along the whole length of the wharf, is Chaffers Marina. Past the marina, and further along the waterfront, Te Papa is the large building on the water’s edge. Keep walking west and you reach Taranaki Street wharf, Whairepo Lagoon, Frank Kitts Park and eventually Queens Wharf.

To the east are Freyberg Pool and the Clyde Quay boat harbour, then the long curve of Oriental Bay with Mount Victoria rising behind it.

To the south, on the landward side, is Waitangi Park, with the Chaffers Dock apartments in the former Herd Street Post Office building. Beyond the park, the streets of Te Aro lead up towards Courtenay Place.

Out to sea, the end of the wharf looks across the harbour towards the hills on the far side.

The whole waterfront from the railway station end to Oriental Bay is walkable on a flat promenade. Wellington City Council’s waterfront page has official information, and its cycling page covers bike routes.

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