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Well worth your precious time, Parliament Buildings, Wellington is one of the most attracting and interesting tourist places in New Zealand. Visiting Wellington, the capital of New Zealand, and not making a trip to the Parliament House would just leave your tour an incomplete one. In fact, you can get a free tour that lasts 1 hour. The tour to Parliament Buildings, Wellington is not only consisted in visiting the Parliament & Legislation chambers, the Grand Hall and the Maori Affairs Room, but also spending time with the guides who are simply great and tell some amazing stories of events that had taken place here. Moreover, you will also be introduced to the behind-the-scenes info that the public rarely hears. Apart from all these, there is another interesting experience awaiting you at Parliament Buildings, Wellington. The fact is that during your visit to this Parliament, you will learn about the foundation of the building. Along with this information, you will also receive notion about its state-of-the-art earthquake shock absorbers. This shock absorber system is entirely a New Zealand invention. Here tours run on the hour. The state-of-the-art of this building sometimes reminds you of the other magnificent mansions of this capital city of Wellington. In this context, it may also be said that there is Antrim House which was designed in Italianate style by the firm of Thomas Turnbull & Son. Thomas Turnbull & Son designed many other notable Wellington buildings and mansions. Once you are in the house, you will find magnificent kauri paneling and staircase, stained glass windows (all different) and ornate ceilings by Wunderlich of Sydney. In the grounds are a stable block and conservatory. Weekday hours: 10 AM to 4 PM
Saturdays: 10 AM to 3 PM and
Sundays: from 12 PM to 3 PM
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