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Parliament Buildings

Molesworth St, Wellington 6160, New Zealand
64 04 471 9999
Ranked #16 of 127 attractions in Wellington
4.5 of 5 stars 116 Reviews
Type: Government Buildings
Owner description: Free, one-hour guided tours of Parliament operate every day on the hour. Take a tour with one of our trained guides to visit key parts of Parliament’s... more » Owner description: Free, one-hour guided tours of Parliament operate every day on the hour. Take a tour with one of our trained guides to visit key parts of Parliament’s buildings and learn about our parliamentary processes. Weekdays: first tour 10am, last tour 4pm. Saturdays and most public holidays: first tour 10am, last tour 3pm. Sundays: first tour 11am, last tour 3pm. We recommend you arrive least 15 minutes before the tour departs as Tour group sizes are limited and so you have time to check in your belongings. Everyone must leave their bags, coats, phones, cameras and other electronic devices in secure storage at the Visitor Centre in the Beehive. Individuals do not need to book. Groups of 10 or more are required to book their tour in advance. « less
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gold coast
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20 reviews 20 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

Strange to see a modern building (the bee hive) next to a fantastic Victorian building, the original parlament house

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New York City, New York
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13 reviews 13 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2012

I've been on the tour twice with visiting friends and will doubtless do many more. So I've gotten over my disappointment at the beehive (it's an office building, so you see only the reception area) and relish having another look at the fabulous architectural details, including some beautiful stained glass and lighting, the Maori committee meeting room, the library, the... More

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Perth, Australia
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40 reviews 40 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2012

Visit the Beehive and see why Kiwis gave it that nickname , nice gardens as well

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Dubai
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34 reviews 34 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2012

Not worth the time. Best to just miss it. Nothing that great where in u have to give your time towards to.

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New Zealand
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27 reviews 27 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2012

Go on a guided tour. Well worth the money and oyu get to see parts that you wouldnt otherwise see. Amazing place. See if you can get into the bunker downstairs - worth a look

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Auckland
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 May 2012

Nice to see where it all happens. Best part is they do tours regulary throughout the day

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Auckland, New Zealand
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29 reviews 29 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 May 2012

Took the granddaughter on the tour. It was very informative though the girls were a bit disinterested at times. It is a tour which most NZers could see and learn from. Worth the tour and an interesting building to visit.

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Hobart
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48 reviews 48 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 May 2012

While the beehive is a impressive building it nicer to see at a distance then close up. You really see how run down it looks. Protests continue here daily as the Government (National are currently being compared to Nazi Commies by most the public.) There is protest posters and signs all over this area. The Lawns are nice to go... More

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Cardiff, United Kingdom
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90 reviews 90 reviews
Reviews in 28 cities Reviews in 28 cities
66 helpful votes 66 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2012

Good design will see it on the main entrance to get to our Hotel but easy to walk also

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Hervey Bay, Australia
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57 reviews 57 reviews
Reviews in 33 cities Reviews in 33 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2012

Whilst not at first glance a family friendly place, it was actually very enjoyable and the kids weren't too bored at all!! Guides are very knowledgable, very friendly and take a pride in where they work, and try to impart this passion on the people being shown about the chambers. A very good gift shop was a pleasant surprise; I'm... More

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