Take the Tram to hear the Marines' Story, 25 October | Event in Paekakariki  | AllEvents

Take the Tram to hear the Marines' Story

Marinenz

Highlights

Sat, 25 Oct, 2025 at 01:00 am

Queen Elizabeth Park

Advertisement

Date & Location

Sat, 25 Oct, 2025 at 01:00 am - Mon, 27 Oct, 2025 at 06:00 am (NZDT)

Queen Elizabeth Park

Paekakariki , New Zealand

Save location for easier access

Only get lost while having fun, not on the road!

About the event

Take the Tram to hear the Marines' Story
Take a guided tour of former US Marines' Camp Russell on a restored Wellington Tram. Ride the tram 4km to Whareroa Beach whilst a Kapiti US Marines Trust historian tells you the stories of 15,000 young Americans who trained and recovered here during WWII. You will see the memorial, restored hut, and the beach to learn about the amphibious boat landings, training and tragedy.
Normal tram prices apply: (pay at the tram)
$12 adults, $6 children, $30 family
Good dogs on leads are welcome too.
Event is part of Wellington Heritage Festival
Trams depart every 30 mins between 11am and 4pm (last service at 3.30pm)


Also check out other Festivals in Paekakariki , Workshops in Paekakariki .

interested
Stay in the loop for updates and never miss a thing. Are you interested?
Yes
No

Ticket Info

To stay informed about ticket information or to know if tickets are not required, click the 'Notify me' button below.

Advertisement

Nearby Hotels

Queen Elizabeth Park, Paekakariki , New Zealand
Get updates and reminders

Host Details

Marinenz

Marinenz

Are you the host? Claim Event

Advertisement
Take the Tram to hear the Marines' Story, 25 October | Event in Paekakariki  | AllEvents
Take the Tram to hear the Marines' Story
Sat, 25 Oct, 2025 at 01:00 am