A central park, cultural centre and restored stream environment.

Whale Song will become the centrepiece of a new central park and wetland destination adjacent to the refreshed Paraparaumu Town Centre, creating a unique cultural, environmental and visitor experience for Kāpiti. The original one-acre site is alongside the Wharemauku Stream, which has its headwaters in the Maungakotukutuku Valley, flows through Paraparaumu township to Raumati Beach and then reaches the sea.

The wider vision also retains the possibility of a future cultural centre, helping connect the restored stream environment, the seven whales, education, storytelling and the wider cultural history of this place.

The wider proposed 28 hectare development would allow the sculptures to shift slightly northwest from the original planned site and enable a much-improved Wharemauku Stream restoration, including a larger wetland and flood protection area of approximately eight hectares with public pathways and boardwalks.

The site is highly visible from the Kāpiti Expressway and already connects with the National Te Araroa Cycle and Walkway Trail.