Dominion Observatory, Wellington
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Facts and practical information
The Dominion Observatory is a historic observatory in the Botanic Gardens in Wellington, New Zealand. It was the second observatory in Wellington. It was built in 1907 and originally named the Hector Observatory after James Hector until 1925. It was built to replace the Colonial Observatory which was located in the Bolton Street Cemetery. ()
Completed: 1907 (117 years ago)Coordinates: 41°17'3"S, 174°46'5"E
Getting there by public transportation
Public transportation stops near this location
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Bus
- Calculate routeKelburn 3 min walk
- Calculate routeTalavera 5 min walk
- Calculate routeLambton 9 min walk
- Calculate routeWellington Railway Station 19 min walk
- Calculate routeWellington Harbour Ferry 16 min walk
- Calculate routeWellington Station Bus Interchange 18 min walk
- Calculate routeMolesworth Street – Cathedral 20 min walk
- Calculate routeMurphy Street – Motorway 25 min walk
Day trips
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Which popular attractions are close to Dominion Observatory?
Nearby attractions include Thomas King Observatory, Wellington (1 min walk), Carter Observatory, Wellington (2 min walk), Wellington Botanic Garden, Wellington (3 min walk), Everton Hall, Wellington (7 min walk).
How to get to Dominion Observatory by public transport?
The nearest stations to Dominion Observatory:
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Ferry
Bus
Train
- Kelburn (3 min walk)
- Talavera (5 min walk)
Ferry
- Wellington Harbour Ferry (16 min walk)
Bus
- Wellington Station Bus Interchange (18 min walk)
- Molesworth Street – Cathedral • Lines: 14, 91 (20 min walk)
Wellington