Bucket Fountain is a well-known landmark in Te Aro, Wellington, on Cuba Street. It is a playful water sculpture made of coloured buckets that fill and tip over one after another.
A good historic site or city landmark is easy to reach, free to see and worth a pause. Visit in daylight, when the colours show up, and allow a few minutes to watch the buckets fill and tip, since the display changes with the wind and the water. A fountain in a pedestrian street is best enjoyed along with the surrounding area, so plan to wander through the shops, cafes and street life nearby. Be careful with wind and spray, which can splash passers-by, and keep a close eye on children near the water. Regulars know that mornings are quieter, and that the fountain makes a good meeting point in the middle of town.
For anyone exploring central Wellington, Bucket Fountain in Te Aro is an easy and free stop on a walk down Cuba Street.