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.
Lovely old church with history. Free to enter but donations appreciated. Knowledgeable volunteers. Worth a visit
π Family Action Verdict
A quiet, genuinely beautiful building that resonates most with older children curious about New Zealand's colonial history β 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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Mike Keeble
2 months ago
βLovely old church with history. Free to enter but donations appreciated. Knowledgeable volunteers. Worth a visitβ
jeet kiran
a month 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
Sajeev Thomas
10 months ago
βBeautiful church made in wood. The church is very well maintained and the wooden interiors gives vintage vibes. They also have a small shop inside where small gift items are sold. Parking is very limited on the roadside outside the church. The entry is through donations, you need to donatea minimum of 5NZD for the visitβ
Ken Cook
a month 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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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.
