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Waterloo

Wellington Region, New Zealand · Oceania

About Waterloo

Waterloo is worth a stop: 14km from Mount Victoria Lookout, Wellington.

Waterloo is a town located in Wellington Region, New Zealand. With a population of 5,950, it is an important destination in Oceania.

On a road trip, Waterloo sits in New Zealand, where you drive on the left. It's in the Pacific/Auckland time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Waterloo to your route.

About Waterloo

Waterloo is an eastern suburb of Lower Hutt, Wellington. It is named after the Battle of Waterloo won by the Duke of Wellington in 1815. The Hutt City Council formally defines Waterloo as the area bounded by Waterloo Road and Burnside Street in the north, the Hutt Valley railway line in the west, Guthrie Street in the

Read more south, and the Wainuiomata hills in the east. It is the home suburb to Waterloo Primary School and The Open Polytechnic of New Zealand. It is also home to Waterloo Interchange, a major train and bus station.

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What are the best things to do in Waterloo?

Waterloo offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is Waterloo located?

Waterloo is located in Wellington Region, New Zealand, Oceania. The coordinates are -41.2155 latitude, 174.9256 longitude.

What is the population of Waterloo?

Waterloo has a population of approximately 5,950 people, making it a town in New Zealand.

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Quick Information

Population
5,950
Continent
Oceania
Country
New Zealand
Region
Wellington Region
Timezone
Pacific/Auckland
Coordinates
-41.2155, 174.9256

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in New Zealand

Police
111
Ambulance
111
Fire
111
Non-emergency police
105
Driving side
left

Many rural bridges are single-lane. Give way as signed.

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Worth the detour from Waterloo

3 notable places within an hour's drive.

scenic viewpoint

Mount Victoria Lookout, Wellington

196 m summit lookout reached by a sealed road above central Wellington, giving a panorama of the harbour and Cook Strait.

14 km · about 25 min drive

museum

Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa

New Zealand's bold national museum, renowned for its interactive exhibits, Maori taonga, and a colossal squid specimen.

15 km · about 25 min drive

museum

Southward Car Museum

One of the Southern Hemisphere's largest collections with over 400 vehicles spanning a century of motoring.

29 km · about 35 min drive

Driving roads near Waterloo

  • Right hereMount Victoria Lookout, Wellington196 m summit lookout reached by a sealed road above central Wellington, giving a panorama of the harbour and Cook Strait.

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