architecture must-see wellington
Aug 16, 2025
Karl van Es

Must-see Architecture in Wellington

Check out Wellington's must-see buildings below:  

Supreme Court of New Zealand

Practical Information Architect: Warren and Mahoney Built: 2010 Type: Civic Address: 85 Lambton Quay, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand Open to the Public: Yes Website: www.justice.govt.nz/courts/supreme-court/  

Beehive

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Practical Information Architect: Basil Spence Built: 1977 Type: New Zealand Parliament Building Address: Molesworth St, Pipitea, Wellington 6011, New Zealand Open to the Public: Yes Hours: Daily: 9:00am - 5:00pm Website: www.beehive.govt.nz/  

Meridian Building

Practical Information Architect: Studio Pacific Architecture Built: 2012 Type: Office Address: 33 Customhouse Quay, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand Open to the Public: Yes Hours: Monday - Friday: 8:00am - 5:00pm Website: www.meridianenergy.co.nz/  

Te Raukura

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Practical Information Architect: architecture + Built: 2011 Type: Conference Center, Cafe, Bar Address: 2 Taranaki St, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand Open to the Public: Yes Hours: Monday - Friday: 8:00am - 3:00pm Website: www.wharewakaoponeke.co.nz/  

The Rock, Wellington Airport

Practical Information Architect: Studio Pacific Architecture Built: 2010 Type: Passenger Terminal Address: Stewart Duff Dr, Rongotai, Wellington 6022, New Zealand Open to the Public: Yes Website: www.wellingtonairport.co.nz/  

Telecom Central

Practical Information Architect: Architecture+ Built: 2011 Type: Office Address: Telecom Central 42-52 Willis St, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand Open to the Public: Yes Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm  

City Gallery

Practical Information Architect: Architecture+ Built: 2009 Type: Gallery, Library Address: 65 Victoria St, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand Open to the Public: Yes Hours: Weekdays: 9:30am - 8:30pm Saturday: 9:30am - 5:00pm Sunday: 1:00pm - 4:00pm Website: www.wcl.govt.nz/  

Te Ara Hihiko

Practical Information Architect: Athfield Architects Built: 2012 Type: Educational Address: Molesworth St, Pipitea, Wellington 6011, New Zealand Open to the Public: Yes Hours: Daily: 9:00am - 5:00pm Website: www.beehive.govt.nz/  

Waitomo Glowworm Caves Visitor Centre

Practical Information Architect: Architecture Workshop Built: 2011 Type: Visitor's Centre Address: Molesworth St, Pipitea, Wellington 6011, New Zealand Open to the Public: Yes Hours: Daily: 9:00am - 5:00pm Website: www.beehive.govt.nz/  

Kumutoto Toilets

Practical Information Architect: Studio Pacific Architecture Built: 2011 Type: Arena Address: Molesworth St, Pipitea, Wellington 6011, New Zealand Open to the Public: Yes Hours: Daily: 9:00am - 5:00pm Website: www.beehive.govt.nz/  

ASB Sports Centre

Practical Information Architect: Tennent + Brown Architects Built: 2011 Type: Arena Address: Molesworth St, Pipitea, Wellington 6011, New Zealand Open to the Public: Yes Hours: Daily: 9:00am - 5:00pm Website: www.beehive.govt.nz/  

Traditional Architecture


Park Mews

Practical Information Architect: Roger Walker Built: 1973 Type: Housing Address: Molesworth St, Pipitea, Wellington 6011, New Zealand Open to the Public: Yes Hours: Daily: 9:00am - 5:00pm Website: www.beehive.govt.nz/     [mappress mapid="34"]