Wellington Writers' Walk

Wordsmiths of the capital

It's the perfect self-tour for those with a taste for well-chosen words and phrases, and a passion for the capital city.

The Writers' Walk in Wellington will take you on a journey of the mind and the senses as it pairs harbour views with poems that resonate with the essence of the city.

Featured are eleven poems cast in stone from the pens and keyboards of distinguished and accomplished writers who, at some point in their lives, have called Wellington home.

They include literary greats such as Katherine Mansfield, Robin Hyde, Denis Glover, Bruce Mason and Vincent O'Sullivan.

Look out for James K Baxter's sculpture, which appears to float on the surface of the Te Papa pool.

You can’t help but be inspired by the images these literary gems evoke. For instance, the celebrated Wellington poet Lauris Edmond writes:

“It's true you can't live here by chance, you have to do and be, not simply watch or even describe. This is the city of action, the world headquarters of the verb.”

In other words, get out there and enjoy Wellington, and enjoy life!