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- Walk the Eastern Walkway. Extending between Seatoun and Tarakena Bay, the Eastern Walkway encompasses fantastic coastal scenery, lookouts and significant Maori historical sites on the southern end of Miramar.
- Relax at Scorching Bay. One of Wellington best-loved beaches is right here on the Miramar Peninsula! Feel the sand between your toes and enjoy this safe swimming beach.
- Visit the Weta Workshop. Weta is the movie-making team behind blockbusters like The Lord of the Rings, The Hobbit, The Avengers, King Kong, District 9 and the list goes on and on!
- Walk the Maupuia Walkway. For another great place to stretch your legs on the Miramar Peninsula, try the Maupuia Walkway. With a wide walkway, it’s a great one to do with friends and talk about all life’s mysteries.
Miramar is a suburb of Wellington, New Zealand, south-east of the city centre. It is on the Miramar Peninsula, directly east of the isthmus of Rongotai, the site of Wellington International Airport.
Feb 3, 2021 · Miramar is just to the north of Calabar Road (State Highway 1) and Wellington International Airport. It’s close enough to Wellington CBD to be classed as an inner-city suburb and comprises sandy beaches, hilltop scenery, celebrated cafés and restaurants.
- Joe Varley
The Miramar Peninsular in Wellington is small in size but huge in worldwide impact. Nestled away in this coastal suburb is Weta Workshops – the heart of New Zealand’s famous movie-making magic. Here, visitors take tours of the props and practical effects departments best known for bringing films like ‘The Lord of the Rings’ and …
Te Motu Kairangi / Miramar Peninsula is a large peninsula on the southeastern side of the city of Wellington, New Zealand. It is located at the entrance to Wellington Harbour, in Wellington's eastern suburbs. According to Māori legend, it was formed when the taniwha Whaitaitai beached as he tried to escape the confines of the harbour. [1] .
Best Things To Do in Miramar. Local Recommendations from our My Guide Wellington team. There are so many things to do in Wellington. Culture, coffee, film, food, heritage, the wonders of nature, sightseeing, museums and some thrilling family attractions. Our Wellington 'Things to Do' guide covers all budgets.
Miramar has a long history ranging from Kupe first seeing the Peninsula, to Sir Peter Jackson helping make the Peninsula the place to be seen – and there’s a lot that’s happened in between. Group in car outside Miramar Tea Rooms circa 1910.
