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Wellington Churches and Wellington Cathedrals
(Wellington, North Island, New Zealand NZ)



Wellington and nearby areas of New Zealand's North Island contain a large concentration of stunning churches, cathedrals, chapels, Roman Catholic buildings and magnificent religious structures. A number of the most historic churches in Wellington date back to the mid-19th century and are still in remarkable condition.

Churches in Wellington and throughout the North Island of New Zealand hold regular parish church services and Wellington's numerous churches actively welcome all religions and visitors staying in Wellington. Here is a selection of Wellington cathedrals and churches worth visiting during your stay in New Zealand's historic city of Wellington.

Wellington Churches and Cathedrals: St. Paul's Cathedral - Molesworth Street, Thorndon, Wellington, North Island, 6001, New Zealand NZ
Tel: +64 (0)4 472 0286
Standing in the Thorndon area of Wellington, the enormous St. Paul's Cathedral was designed by Cecil Wood of Christchurch in the 1930s. Construction of Wellington's St. Paul's Cathedral began in 1954, when Queen Elizabeth II laid the foundation stone.




St. Paul's Cathedral was finally completed in 1998 and features a vast interior, with many outstanding features, intricate decorations and carvings. Other attractions at St. Paul's Cathedral include simply stunning architecture, wooden choir stalls, a large pipe organ, stained-glass windows and regular guided tours. St. Paul's Cathedral is the largest cathedral in the whole of New Zealand and regularly hosts many important religious events throughout the Wellington calendar.
Wellington church open: Monday to Friday - 07:15 to 17:00
Wellington church admission: free

Wellington Churches and Cathedrals: Old St. Paul's Church - Mulgrave Street, Thorndon, Wellington, North Island, 6001, New Zealand NZ
Tel: +64 (0)4 473 6722
Widely considered to be the finest timber church in the whole of New Zealand, Old St. Paul's Church is located in the Thorndon district of Wellington. Operating as the main parish church in this area from 1866 to 1964, Old St. Paul's Church contains a beautifully crafted wooden interior, breathtaking stained-glass windows, a Gothic-style exterior, grand arches, historic brass wall plaques and many original period features.
Wellington church open: Monday to Saturday - 10:00 to 17:00
Wellington church admission: free

Wellington Churches and Cathedrals: Saint Mary of the Angels Church - 15 Boulcott Street, Wellington, North Island, 6001, New Zealand NZ
The beautiful Saint Mary of the Angels Church is one of the most imposing of Wellington's churches and is sited in the city centre, within easy reach of Cuba Street. Home to a number of historic features, Wellington's Saint Mary of the Angels Church dates back to the early 1920s and was built using modern construction techniques at the time.
Wellington church open: daily - 08:00 to 17:00
Wellington church admission: free

Wellington Churches and Cathedrals: Saint Mary's Basilica - 30 Hill Street, Thorndon, Wellington, North Island, 6001, New Zealand NZ
Tel: +64 (0)4 496 1700
Saint Mary's Basilica can be found in the Thorndon district of Wellington, on a particularly scenic hillside. Built in the early 20th century to replace Wellington's magnificent St. Mary's Cathedral, which was completely destroyed by fire, Saint Mary's Basilica is a grand building, with a cavernous interior and a number of extremely historic statues, which remain from the earlier cathedral.
Wellington church open: daily - 08:00 to 21:00
Wellington church admission: free

Wellington Churches and Cathedrals: St. Andrew's Church on the Terrace - 30 The Terrace, Wellington, North Island, 6001, New Zealand NZ
Tel: +64 0(4) 472 9211
Standing proudly in central Wellington, St. Andrew's Church on the Terrace is close to Lambton Quay, on a nearby hillside. The second church to be built on this site, Wellington's St. Andrew's Church on the Terrace dates back to 1923 and is one of the most important churches in New Zealand, with extremely rare neo-baroque architecture.
Wellington church open: daily - 08:00 to 21:00
Wellington church admission: free

Wellington Churches and Cathedrals: St. Anne's of Ward Church - Farm Road, Northland, Wellington, North Island, 6005, New Zealand NZ
Tel: +64 (0)4 472 7626
St. Anne's of Ward Church is located in west Wellington and is a charming, brick-built church, steeped in history. Built in the early 1900s, attractions at Wellington's St. Anne's of Ward Church include historic stained-glass windows, stone carvings and regular parish church services.
Wellington church open: hours vary
Wellington church admission: free

Wellington Churches and Cathedrals: St. Barnabas' Church - 15 Maida Vale Road, Roseneath, Wellington, North Island, 6001, New Zealand NZ
Tel: +64 (0)4 384 8985
St. Barnabas' Church, in the Oriental Bay area of Wellington, offers magnificent views across the harbour area. Constructed in the late 19th century, St. Barnabas' Church features attractive timber architecture and many original period features.
Wellington church open: daily - 08:00 to 17:00
Wellington church admission: free

Wellington Churches and Cathedrals: St. Peter's Anglican Church - 211 Willis street, Wellington, North Island, 6001, New Zealand NZ
Tel: +64 (0)4 472 1057
Situated in central Wellington, close to Cuba Street, St. Peter's Anglican Church is a striking wooden church dating back to 1879. Highlights at St. Peter's Anglican Church including stained-glass windows, a grand entrance and a tall bell tower, although the bells can never be rung fully, as it is believed that the strong vibrations would actually damage the church.
Wellington church open: daily - 08:00 to 21:00
Wellington church admission: free

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