Wellington Gateway Sculpture

Be entranced by the raw beauty of this unique visual art spectacle.

The Wellington Gateway Sculpture is an interpretation of the identity and spirit of Wellington and its people.

The main sculpture which comprises of the tripod and wind chimes is actually constructed from a significant event in Wellington’s history – The Old Wellington Bridge, which collapsed on 6 January 1989 after a truck accident.

Explore the hidden meanings instilled in each single element, and marvel at the mysterious pulling power which takes on totally different moods at different times of the day.

Stop and enjoy a stroll through the Gateway to Wellington – a rare beauty.