Tour New Zealand Parliament Buildings
Wellington, New Zealand • 
Must Do
Must Do
Best months to visit
Jan, Feb, Dec
15°C – 19°C, january in wellington is characterized by warm summer temperatures, with average highs around 19°c and lows near 15°c, high crowds, peak season
15°C – 19°C, january in wellington is characterized by warm summer temperatures, with average highs around 19°c and lows near 15°c, high crowds, peak season
Walking required
Yes
Tours accessible; alternative routes available for stairs.
Tours accessible; alternative routes available for stairs.
Value for money
High
Free tours offer high value for an educational experience.
Free tours offer high value for an educational experience.
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Summarised by AI
Insightful History
Couples found the tour highly informative, especially the history. Great for a date!
Free Wonderful
Travelers raved about the free tours, making it a budget-friendly and enriching experience.
Stunning Architecture
Couples were impressed by the architecture of the Beehive and the Parliament House. A must-see!
Booking Needed
Visitors noted the need to book in advance to avoid disappointment. Plan ahead!
Security Checks
Travelers felt the security checks added extra time to the visit. Be prepared.
Limited Access
Couples mentioned that access can be restricted on sitting days. Check beforehand.
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Hours of operation
Monday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Sunday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
In-depth experience
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When to visit
We've analysed user reviews and geographical data, and identified the best and worst months to visit.
Month
Crowd Level
Weather
Availability
Our recommendation
December
HIGH
14-19°C
December marks the beginning of summer with warm temperatures and relatively low rainfall. Average temperatures range from 14.0°C to 19.0°C, with around 11.8 days of rain totaling 37mm.
December marks the beginning of summer with warm temperatures and relatively low rainfall. Average temperatures range from 14.0°C to 19.0°C, with around 11.8 days of rain totaling 37mm.
Open
Tours are in high demand; advance booking is essential. The Visitor Centre is closed on Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Year's Day, and January 2nd.
Tours are in high demand; advance booking is essential. The Visitor Centre is closed on Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Year's Day, and January 2nd.
Recommended
December offers warm weather but also coincides with peak tourist season. Visitors should book tours well in advance and be aware of holiday closures.
December offers warm weather but also coincides with peak tourist season. Visitors should book tours well in advance and be aware of holiday closures.
January
HIGH
15-19°C
January in Wellington is characterized by warm summer temperatures, with average highs around 19°C and lows near 15°C. The city experiences relatively low rainfall during this month, averaging about 52 mm over approximately 5 days.
January in Wellington is characterized by warm summer temperatures, with average highs around 19°C and lows near 15°C. The city experiences relatively low rainfall during this month, averaging about 52 mm over approximately 5 days.
Open
The Visitor Centre operates daily from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., except on public holidays such as New Year's Day and January 2nd.
The Visitor Centre operates daily from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., except on public holidays such as New Year's Day and January 2nd.
Recommended
January offers warm weather and extended daylight hours, making it an excellent time to visit the New Zealand Parliament Buildings. However, visitors should anticipate larger crowds and higher prices due to the peak tourist season. It's advisable to book tours in advance to ensure availability.
January offers warm weather and extended daylight hours, making it an excellent time to visit the New Zealand Parliament Buildings. However, visitors should anticipate larger crowds and higher prices due to the peak tourist season. It's advisable to book tours in advance to ensure availability.
February
HIGH
15-19°C
February continues the warm summer trend in Wellington, with average high temperatures around 19°C and lows near 15°C. Rainfall remains low, averaging about 52 mm over approximately 5 days.
February continues the warm summer trend in Wellington, with average high temperatures around 19°C and lows near 15°C. Rainfall remains low, averaging about 52 mm over approximately 5 days.
Open
The Visitor Centre is open daily from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., except on public holidays such as Waitangi Day on February 6th.
The Visitor Centre is open daily from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., except on public holidays such as Waitangi Day on February 6th.
Recommended
February's warm weather and low rainfall make it a favorable time to visit the Parliament Buildings. Due to high tourist activity, it's recommended to book tours in advance and be prepared for larger crowds and higher prices.
February's warm weather and low rainfall make it a favorable time to visit the Parliament Buildings. Due to high tourist activity, it's recommended to book tours in advance and be prepared for larger crowds and higher prices.
March
MEDIUM
13-18°C
March marks the transition from summer to autumn in Wellington, with average high temperatures around 18°C and lows near 13°C. Rainfall increases slightly, averaging about 58 mm over approximately 6 days.
March marks the transition from summer to autumn in Wellington, with average high temperatures around 18°C and lows near 13°C. Rainfall increases slightly, averaging about 58 mm over approximately 6 days.
Open
The Visitor Centre operates daily from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with no major public holidays affecting operations in March.
The Visitor Centre operates daily from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with no major public holidays affecting operations in March.
Recommended
March offers pleasant weather with fewer tourists compared to the peak summer months. This makes it a good time to visit the Parliament Buildings with more availability and potentially lower prices.
March offers pleasant weather with fewer tourists compared to the peak summer months. This makes it a good time to visit the Parliament Buildings with more availability and potentially lower prices.
How to get there
Bus
Recommended
Train
Recommended
Walking
Recommended
Bike
Cable Car
Car
Ferry
Shuttle
Taxi
Additional info
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Mobility
Wheelchair Accessible
Walking Required
Stairs Present
Seating Available
Flat Terrain
Hiking Required
Elevator Available
Mobility Scooter Friendly
Ramps Available
Pregnancy
Suitable for pregnancy
Allowed during pregnancy
Pets
Pets not allowed
Driving
Driving License Required
Idp Required