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Old Government Buildings, Wellington
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New Zealand's former Government Buildings sit on the Government Buildings Historic Reserve, on Lambton Quay in central Wellington. The buildings were completed in 1876 on land reclaimed from Wellington Harbour to house the young New Zealand Government and its public service.
Nearby attractions
Victoria University of Wellington, Pipitea Campus
33 Bunny Street, Pipitea, Wellington 6011, New Zealand
Victoria University Law School
55 Lambton Quay, Pipitea, Wellington 6011, New Zealand
Beehive
Ground Floor/1 Molesworth Street, Pipitea, Wellington 6011, New Zealand
Wellington Cenotaph
1 Bowen Street, Wellington Central, Wellington 6011, New Zealand
New Zealand Parliament Buildings
Ground Floor/1 Molesworth Street, Pipitea, Wellington 6011, New Zealand
New Zealand Parliament Public Playground
Ground Floor/1 Molesworth Street, Pipitea, Wellington 6011, New Zealand
Old St Paul's
34 Mulgrave Street, Pipitea, Wellington 6011, New Zealand
National Library of New Zealand
70 Molesworth Street, Thorndon, Wellington 6011, New Zealand
Wellington Cathedral of St Paul
2 Hill Street, Thorndon, Wellington 6011, New Zealand
Wellington Cable Car
280 Lambton Quay, Wellington Central, Wellington 6011, New Zealand
Nearby restaurants
Overcooked Cafe & Eatery
103 Lambton Quay, Wellington Central, Wellington 6011, New Zealand
The Old Bailey
101 Lambton Quay, Wellington Central, Wellington 6011, New Zealand
McDonald's Bunny St
9 Bunny Street, Pipitea, Wellington 6011, New Zealand
Portlander
Corner Whitmore Street, Featherston Street, and, Wellington 6011, New Zealand
Mojo Featherston
55 Featherston Street, Pipitea, Wellington 6011, New Zealand
The Thistle Inn
3 Mulgrave Street, Thorndon, Wellington 6011, New Zealand
The Backbencher Gastropub
34 Molesworth Street, Thorndon, Wellington 6011, New Zealand
Belén Plant Bakery
104 Lambton Quay, Wellington Central, Wellington 6011, New Zealand
Trax Cafe & Bar
Wellington Railway Station, Cnr Featherston Street & Platform, 1 Bunny Street, Pipitea, Wellington 6011, New Zealand
Gales Cafe
60 Featherston Street, Pipitea, Wellington 6011, New Zealand
Nearby local services
Rose's Nail & Spa
59B Featherston Street, Pipitea, Wellington 6011, New Zealand
Wellington Station
Bunny Street, Pipitea, Wellington 6011, New Zealand
Bluebridge Cook Strait Ferries - Wellington
50 Waterloo Quay, Pipitea, Wellington 6011, New Zealand
The French Barber Lambton Quay
115 Lambton Quay, Wellington Central, Wellington 6011, New Zealand
Lambton Square
180 Lambton Quay, Wellington Central, Wellington 6011, New Zealand
Kāpuhipuhi Wellington Uni-Professional
23 Lambton Quay, Pipitea, Wellington 6011, New Zealand
Wellington Seamarket
146 Lambton Quay, Wellington Central, Wellington 6011, New Zealand
Farmers Lambton Quay
218/206 Lambton Quay, Wellington Central, Wellington 6011, New Zealand
Public Trust Hall
131-135 Lambton Quay, Te Aro, Wellington 6011, New Zealand
High Commission of India
72 Pipitea Street, Thorndon, Wellington 6011, New Zealand
Nearby hotels
Rydges Wellington
75 Featherston Street, Pipitea, Wellington 6011, New Zealand
Hotel Waterloo & Backpackers
1 Bunny Street, Pipitea, Wellington 6011, New Zealand
Sofitel Wellington
11 Bolton Street, Wellington Central, Wellington 6011, New Zealand
Bolton Hotel
12 Bolton Street, Wellington Central, Wellington 6011, New Zealand
Wellesley Boutique Hotel
2/8 Maginnity Street, Wellington Central, Wellington 6011, New Zealand
Quest on Lambton
120 Lambton Quay, Wellington Central, Wellington 6143, New Zealand
Experience Rarotonga
Level 2/40 Lady Elizabeth Lane, Wellington Central, Wellington 6035, New Zealand
Park Hotel, Wellington
101 The Terrace, Wellington Central, Wellington 6011, New Zealand
Freedom - Wellington
Capital Gateway 34-54 Thorndon Quay, Pipitea, Wellington 6010, New Zealand
Quest on Johnston
35 Johnston Street, Wellington Central, Wellington 6143, New Zealand
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Old Government Buildings, Wellington

55 Lambton Quay, Pipitea, Wellington 6011, New Zealand
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Open until 4:00 PM
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New Zealand's former Government Buildings sit on the Government Buildings Historic Reserve, on Lambton Quay in central Wellington. The buildings were completed in 1876 on land reclaimed from Wellington Harbour to house the young New Zealand Government and its public service.

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attractions: Victoria University of Wellington, Pipitea Campus, Victoria University Law School, Beehive, Wellington Cenotaph, New Zealand Parliament Buildings, New Zealand Parliament Public Playground, Old St Paul's, National Library of New Zealand, Wellington Cathedral of St Paul, Wellington Cable Car, restaurants: Overcooked Cafe & Eatery, The Old Bailey, McDonald's Bunny St, Portlander, Mojo Featherston, The Thistle Inn, The Backbencher Gastropub, Belén Plant Bakery, Trax Cafe & Bar, Gales Cafe, local businesses: Rose's Nail & Spa, Wellington Station, Bluebridge Cook Strait Ferries - Wellington, The French Barber Lambton Quay, Lambton Square, Kāpuhipuhi Wellington Uni-Professional, Wellington Seamarket, Farmers Lambton Quay, Public Trust Hall, High Commission of India
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Nearby attractions of Old Government Buildings, Wellington

Victoria University of Wellington, Pipitea Campus

Victoria University Law School

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New Zealand Parliament Buildings

New Zealand Parliament Public Playground

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National Library of New Zealand

Wellington Cathedral of St Paul

Wellington Cable Car

Victoria University of Wellington, Pipitea Campus

Victoria University of Wellington, Pipitea Campus

4.5

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Open 24 hours
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Victoria University Law School

Victoria University Law School

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Beehive

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Wellington Cenotaph

Wellington Cenotaph

4.5

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Open 24 hours
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Nearby restaurants of Old Government Buildings, Wellington

Overcooked Cafe & Eatery

The Old Bailey

McDonald's Bunny St

Portlander

Mojo Featherston

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The Backbencher Gastropub

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Wellington Station

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Sin Fong ChanSin Fong Chan
Old Government Building, Wellington Review on 17/2/2024 The Old Government Buildings (OGB) is situated opposite to The Beehive of wellington. The italian facade looks grand and impressive. Due to its rather run-down condition, the original Government Buildings ceased to be workplace for many servants in 1990. The government of the day approve a major renovation to restore it to the former glory. OGB is the largest building built out of wood in the Southern hemisphere.nitbis second largest in rhe world after Japan. While Tasmanian hardwoods were used in the frames, kauri was used for almost the rest including the walls, floors, external weatherboards and staircases. The landing of the baltrasted grand staircase is unsupported. It braches to the left and right. The heigh of the landing dropped by 10 inches progressively, and this has been carefully restored. The deco in some rooms has not been replicated, including the cast iron fireplace and mantle piece.he building is leased to the VictoriavUniversity of Law. The vault was designated as an exams vault — a secure repository for storing important examination materials.
Peter KPeter K
The Old Government Buildings in Wellington, New Zealand, stand as a grand testament to colonial architecture. Built in the mid-19th century, it is one of the largest wooden buildings in the Southern Hemisphere. Once the seat of New Zealand's government, it now houses the Victoria University of Wellington's Law School. Its historic significance and elegant design make it a cherished landmark in the heart of Wellington.
G MacG Mac
Now part of the university, this building is a superb example of large wooden buildings and is one of the largest in the world. The first two floors are open to the public. There are several rooms and spaces to inspect and the central suspended staircase is brilliant. If you have an hour or even less, this is a lovely place for a visit.
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Old Government Building, Wellington Review on 17/2/2024 The Old Government Buildings (OGB) is situated opposite to The Beehive of wellington. The italian facade looks grand and impressive. Due to its rather run-down condition, the original Government Buildings ceased to be workplace for many servants in 1990. The government of the day approve a major renovation to restore it to the former glory. OGB is the largest building built out of wood in the Southern hemisphere.nitbis second largest in rhe world after Japan. While Tasmanian hardwoods were used in the frames, kauri was used for almost the rest including the walls, floors, external weatherboards and staircases. The landing of the baltrasted grand staircase is unsupported. It braches to the left and right. The heigh of the landing dropped by 10 inches progressively, and this has been carefully restored. The deco in some rooms has not been replicated, including the cast iron fireplace and mantle piece.he building is leased to the VictoriavUniversity of Law. The vault was designated as an exams vault — a secure repository for storing important examination materials.
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The Old Government Buildings in Wellington, New Zealand, stand as a grand testament to colonial architecture. Built in the mid-19th century, it is one of the largest wooden buildings in the Southern Hemisphere. Once the seat of New Zealand's government, it now houses the Victoria University of Wellington's Law School. Its historic significance and elegant design make it a cherished landmark in the heart of Wellington.
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Now part of the university, this building is a superb example of large wooden buildings and is one of the largest in the world. The first two floors are open to the public. There are several rooms and spaces to inspect and the central suspended staircase is brilliant. If you have an hour or even less, this is a lovely place for a visit.
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Old Government Building, Wellington Review on 17/2/2024

The Old Government Buildings (OGB) is situated opposite to The Beehive of wellington. The italian facade looks grand and impressive.

Due to its rather run-down condition, the original Government Buildings ceased to be workplace for many servants in 1990. The government of the day approve a major renovation to restore it to the former glory.

OGB is the largest building built out of wood in the Southern hemisphere.nitbis second largest in rhe world after Japan. While Tasmanian hardwoods were used in the frames, kauri was used for almost the rest including the walls, floors, external weatherboards and staircases.

The landing of the baltrasted grand staircase is unsupported. It braches to the left and right. The heigh of the landing dropped by 10 inches progressively, and this has been carefully restored.

The deco in some rooms has not been replicated, including the cast iron fireplace and mantle piece.he building is leased to the VictoriavUniversity of Law.

The vault was designated as an exams vault — a secure repository for storing important...

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Beautiful place. I love the wooden architecture.

BUT there is a bench at the back of the grounds which is very misleading. From afar it looks like a perfectly good bench. But, when you walk closer, you discover that there is a slat missing! How disappointing. It’s still a place to sit, but the missing piece of wood unfortunately makes for uncomfortable resting. This is because your buttocks will fall through the bench slightly, so, beware. Otherwise, a very nice sitting...

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The Old Government Buildings in Wellington, New Zealand, stand as a grand testament to colonial architecture. Built in the mid-19th century, it is one of the largest wooden buildings in the Southern Hemisphere. Once the seat of New Zealand's government, it now houses the Victoria University of Wellington's Law School. Its historic significance and elegant design make it a cherished landmark in the heart...

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