Cuba Street, Wellington

This lively bohemian thoroughfare in central Wellington is lined with Victorian and early twentieth-century buildings now occupied by cafes, record shops, boutiques, galleries and music venues. A pedestrianised section forms the social heart of the street, where buskers perform and locals gather around the whimsical Bucket Fountain, a kinetic sculpture that has splashed passers-by since 1969. The area is a focus of the city's arts and nightlife scene and hosts a biennial street carnival. Its heritage streetscape is protected.