Beehive & Parliament House

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The eye-catching Beehive (the Executive Wing of the New Zealand Parliament Buildings) and the adjoining Parliament House and Parliamentary Library lie at the heart of Wellington’s parliamentary district, a short walk from the train station.

Although parts of these buildings are usually closed to the public the New Zealand Parliament’s visitor centre on the ground floor of the Beehive conducts one-hour free guided tours where you can discover where New Zealand’s politicians work. The visitor centre also has a small exhibition space where you can watch a short video presentation about New Zealand’s Parliament. It is advisable to book your tour at least 24 hours in advance either by emailing tour.desk@parliament.govt.nz or by calling (04) 817 9503.


Our address

Address:
40 Bowen Street, Wellington
Bus 4, 6, 14, 17, 22, 25, 30, 32, 80, 81, 84, 85, 90, 91, N4 (stop: Molesworth Street – Parliament)
Telephone (04) 817 9503
Website www.parliament.nz
Admission free
    Open 9.30am–4.30pm daily; tours depart 10am–4pm daily

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  • Jiggly, 08 Oct 2020


    First Photo Stop if you are in Welly. 😜

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  • Edd, 25 Apr 2019


    🖤u🖤 it's a perfect site

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  • Emily Chiew, 19 Jun 2018


    Why not come here to see the parliament as is a free tours.

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  • Gabriela, 16 Jun 2017


    It's quite unique the architecture of this building. Must see

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  • Steve, 17 Jan 2017


    The Beehive is the common name for the Executive Wing of the New Zealand Parliament Buildings in Wellington, with free daily tours are available.

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  • Mitra, 04 Jan 2016


    Free tours every half hour! Awesome

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  • Stephen, 22 Feb 2013


    As Austin Powers would say, "Oh bee-hive, baby!"

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  • Billy, 23 May 2012


    More pigs-at-a-trough than bees-to-honey.

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  • Adam, 09 Apr 2012


    Good honey

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  • Ed, 25 Jul 2011


    During school holidays, arrive about 15 mins early for the tours - they fill up fast

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  • Francis, 21 Jun 2011


    There IS honey here but you have to know where to look

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  • courtneylambert, 28 Jul 2010


    There is no honey here

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