Welly Monopoly board unveiled
Lambton Quay, Oriental Bay take the top spots
Fancy a house in Oriental Bay? Now’s your chance. The Wellington beach is one of the most coveted spots on a new Monopoly board, as it and Lambton Quay replace Mayfair and Park Lane in the dark blue squares in a local version of the iconic board game.
The Wellington Monopoly board was unveiled yesterday at Freyberg Beach along Oriental Parade when Uncle Pennybags arrived in a helicopter.
Mayor Justin Lester was on site to welcome him for the launch of the game, which includes Wellington landmarks such as Te Papa and the world-class conservation area, Zealandia.
Coming in lowest place in the brown squares on the board were the Botanic Gardens and the National War Memorial, while Hutt River, Wellington Waterfront, and the Mount Victoria lookout took the light blue squares.
Other notable landmarks included Queensgate shopping centre, the Embassy Theatre, and the Beehive.
“We received overwhelming input and engagement from the game’s biggest fans in New Zealand, allowing us to create a board that encompasses the essence of Wellington’s spirit,” Winning Moves managing director Reid Herbert said.
People can now rent, buy and own space at Weta Cave, Wellington Zoo, QT Museum Wellington and Westpac Stadium.
The game is now for sale around New Zealand.