Wellington Water Lantern Festival

Schedule

Sat Apr 18 2026 at 05:00 am to 09:00 am

UTC+12:00

Location

Te Aro | Wellington, WG

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Water Lantern Festival is an incredible experience where thousands of family, friends, and strangers celebrate life together. Water Lantern Festival brings together individuals from all ages, backgrounds, and walks of life to join in one emotional and memorable night.
At the Water Lantern Festival, we cherish these moments and will do our best to help you have a memorable experience that you'll never forget as you witness the beauty of the lanterns reflecting upon the water.
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Te Aro, Wellington, New Zealand

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