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King Kong

Miramar Wharf

Wellington · New Zealand  ·  SS Venture berthed

King Kong filmed at Miramar Wharf, Wellington. The dodgy ship SS Venture is berthed at this wharf in the Miramar area. On screen it's SS Venture.

Where to go

-41.314734, 174.811324
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Probable Named in published production coverage; the coordinate is the place itself, checked against a gazetteer.

Good to know

Title
King Kong (2005)
On screen
SS Venture
In real life
Miramar Wharf, Wellington
Can you visit?
Open to the public, free
Time to allow
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Confidence
Probable

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Questions

Where exactly did King Kong film at Miramar Wharf?
At -41.314734, 174.811324 in Wellington. Named in published production coverage; the coordinate is the place itself, checked against a gazetteer.
Can you visit Miramar Wharf?
Open to the public, free.
What else was filmed near Miramar Wharf?
Open Venture where you're standing and it lists every filming location within walking distance, with directions to each one.