1 / 3Old St Paul's
π Pipitea, Wellington
Historic Wellington cathedral built entirely from native New Zealand timbers in the colonial Gothic style, with beautiful stained glass windows, vintage wooden interiors, and a peaceful atmosphere. Knowledgeable volunteer guides on hand.
π Family Action Verdict
A quiet, genuinely beautiful building that resonates most with older children curious about New Zealand's colonial history - the all-wood construction and stained glass are unlike anything else in Wellington.
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π¬ What Families Are Saying
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jeet kiran
7 months ago
βWe really enjoyed visiting Old St Paul's Church. The place is full of history and has a beautiful, peaceful atmosphere. Walking inside felt nostalgic, like stepping back in time. The wooden architecture and details are truly impressive. A lovely spot to pause, reflect, and appreciate Wellingtonβs heritage.erful experience!β
Shelley Marshall
a week ago
βAmazing gothic church! Worth finding. Entry by donation - cash or card. Quiet space from city traffic. Very helpful docent. SO much history within the building. Lots to read. Fab photographic opportunities.β
Ken Cook
7 months ago
βMagnificent all-wood structure. The sacredness and spirituality of the space is huge. Now a non-denominational space after being the Anglican Cathedral.β
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Based on Google review tagsWoodwork
79 reviews
Stained glass windows
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Old church
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Wooden church
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Peaceful
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Overview
Old St Paul's is an all-wood Anglican cathedral built from native New Zealand timbers in the colonial Gothic style. Stained glass windows and vintage wooden interiors create an atmosphere visitors describe as stepping back in time. Now a non-denominational heritage space under Heritage New Zealand, with volunteer guides throughout. A small gift shop is located inside. Pram access available. Entry by donation.
