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Taranaki Wharf Jump Platform

A winding staircase that appears to lead to nowhere is actually a diving platform into the Wellington Harbour.

Wellington, New Zealand

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A diver leaps into the air.   Justine Hall / Wellington City Council
The Taranaki Wharf Jump Platform is incredibly popular with locals.   Darcy Lawrey
Divers jump from the Taranaki Wharf Jump Platform.   Justine Hall / Wellington City Council
The platform is free for everyone to use.   Justine Hall / Wellington City Council
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Perched on top of the historic Taranaki wharf piles, a 7.5-meter-tall steel spiral "staircase" offers divers a thrilling plunge into Wellington Harbour. On warm days, locals can be seen leaping from the top of the Taranaki Wharf Jump Platform.

If approaching from a distance, it may appear that people are plummeting from the staircase straight into the asphalt below. Jumpers land into a semi-enclosed space, shielding swimmers from sea currents.

Before its construction, locals erected makeshift dive boards or leaped from buildings into the sea. Designed by Wright + Associates (Wa) in 2013, the platform offers swimmers a safe and fun splash into the frigid waters below. 

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Check water conditions before jumping or swimming in the Wellington Harbour. Visit the Land Water Air Aotearoa for water quality reports.

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February 27, 2024

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