Beehive

Government OfficeWellingtonHours

Distinctive beehive-shaped building housing government offices

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Beehive is a civic building in Wellington. Our distinctive, beehive-shaped 1960s designed building houses Prime Ministerial and cabinet offices.

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Gleeko Magpoc
3 months ago

​The Beehive is easily one of the most unique and iconic buildings in New Zealand. The bold, modernist design by Sir Basil Spence looks incredibly distinct in person, especially sitting right next to the classical Parliament House. It's a must-photograph spot if you're exploring Wellington. ​You can walk around the grounds for free, but definitely look into the guided parliament tours to get inside. However, you need to book ahead online as spots fill up fast.

S K
3 months ago

What a cool place to visit; guided tours are absolutely free and take about an hour. I do recommend you book on advance.

Jared Bayley
4 months ago

Such an interesting building! It was cool seeing it from different vantage points and then checking out the grounds. Tip: I recommend booking a tour online in advance. Tours are usually available within a few days of you going (at least that’s what it seemed like when I was there). I wish I did this!

Lili vanZ
5 months ago

If you appreciate architecture and older buildings, this is definitely an awesome space to soak it in. Set in stunning gardens, a true monument to older times and of course NZ Parliament buildings.

Stephen Shepherd
5 months ago

Excellent, and free, tour where the guide went above and beyond. You also get access to a very nicely stocked gift shop and a cafeteria upstairs.

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