Wellington is a culturally significant city, as well as New Zealand's capital - and, as a result, is home to a number of fascinating heritage attractions.
You'll find one of the best examples of timber Gothic Revival architecture in the world at iconic Old St Paul's Cathedral. A tour of this old heritage attraction will inform you of the church's stories and cultural significance to Wellington.Pencarrow Lighthouse, found at the entrance to Wellington Harbour, is New Zealand's first permanent lighthouse and was brought over from England. Antrim House and Upper Hutt Blockhouse are also must-sees.
Discover Wellington’s political and civic history on the free, self-guided Footsteps of Change(opens in new window) walking tour. Using your smartphone, follow the trail through eight locations in the Parliamentary Precinct and see illustrated recreations of the city’s past. Along the way, explore stories of women’s suffrage, nuclear-free New Zealand and other defining moments in the nation’s history.
