Wonderland Park, Miramar, Wellington

A DigitalNZ Story by seanpaulk

In the early years of the 20th Century, local entrepreneur Chase Morris set up Wonderland in Revans St, just off Weka St. He used equipment he bought from the Christchurch exhibition. Wonderland lasted until 1911, when it was closed owing to lack of patronage.

amusement park, Miramar, Wellington

Image: Wonderland Park, Miramar, Wellington

Wonderland Park, Miramar, Wellington

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image: Group at 'Wonderland'

Group at 'Wonderland'

Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa

Image: In 'Wonderland', Wellington

In 'Wonderland', Wellington

Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa