Discover Historic Petone
Discover Historic Petone
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Enjoy historic petone at your own pass across 37 stops.
You can either vehicle, cycle or walk the choice is all yours and venture into history. Many of its buildings have stood for well over 100 years, and offer a unique glimpse into the life and times of early New Zealand.
In 1840 Petone became the first European settlement in New Zealand. Despite early setbacks such as flooding and earthquakes – resulting in many settlers relocating to the other side of the harbour to establish Wellington – the people of Petone soon built a thriving community of houses, shops and industries.