Parliament House, Wellington

Ho Zan Wen

4 months ago

Have to see if there’s any parliament meeting, else choose with the tour group or totally cant go up. There’s small gift shop inside as well.

Bernard Savage

6 months ago

Parliament house is in fact a complex of several different buildings housing members of parliament and their staff as well as the debating chamber, committee rooms, the office of the Speaker and the parliamentary library. The Beehive is the most iconic of the complex's buildings and houses the executive. The principal parliamentary building was constructed in the 1930s and houses the debating chamber, committee rooms the Speaker's office and the offices of ordinary MPs. The oldest building, at the other end of the grounds from the Beehive houses the parliamentary library and the debating chamber of the (now defunct) upper house

Nesh khalifa

11 months ago

It is big and nice with old-style stone design. It’s right next to the Beehive. The place looks clean and looked after. They do free tours which are good if you want to know more about New Zealand. A good place to see when you are in Wellington.

Anne Titled

a year ago

Visiting the New Zealand Parliament Buildings was one of the highlights of my Wellington trip. Even just admiring the exterior was impressive, but joining the free 1-hour guided tour really brought the place to life! The tour was well-organised, interesting, and packed with historical insights—a great way to learn about New Zealand’s political system, past and present. Our guide was knowledgeable and engaging, explaining complex processes in a clear and accessible way. The architecture is stunning, especially the contrast between the modern Beehive, the classical Parliament House, and the beautifully preserved Gothic-style Library building—a real standout! I was pleasantly surprised to find out that photos are allowed indoors, which made the experience even more memorable. From the grand debating chamber to the earthquake-proof base isolators in the basement, every stop on the tour was thoughtfully presented. A few tips: - Book online in advance – spaces are limited and tours fill up fast. - It’s completely free – you just need to show up on time with your confirmation. - Even if you’re not a politics enthusiast, the history, design, and stories make it absolutely worthwhile. Highly recommend this for locals and tourists alike. A meaningful and enriching experience in the heart of the capital!

Avais Sherani

a year ago

With a very interesting architecture, the parliament building is a very interesting place to visit. The visitor center is open 7 days a week. There is ample street car parking on both ends of the building but it’s costly. The parliament building is very accessible, and the guided tours on all seven days of the week come in very handy when visiting the city over the weekend. The entire parliament building has been made smoke free. A visit here is recommended