Heart of the Hebrew community
Wellington 6001
+64 4 384 5081
Review © 2007, Wcities
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Heart of the Hebrew community |
80 Webb Street Wellington 6001 +64 4 384 5081 |
One of the two synagogues in the central city Beth El is the older of the two. In the heart of the city the synagogue is situated off historic Cuba Street. Tours of the synagogue are available. Arrangements are made with if you intend to join a larger group. Review © 2007, Wcities |
Distinctive inner city church |
3 Hania Street Mount Victoria Wellington 6001 +64 4 385 1076 http://www.imnz.org.nz/nzchurc... imnz@xtra.co.nz |
A short walk down Wellington's Kent Terrace brings you to one of only three Greek Orthodox churches in the city. This attractive and distinctive inner city church is the newest and most central. A characteristic of the church is its domed roof and its modern construction reflects the parish it represents. This church is tucked away in a small side street of Mount Victoria. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Photo: Nick Lloyd |
 Photo: Nick Lloyd |
Gothic-style wooden church |
Mulgrave Street Thorndon Wellington 6001 +64 4 473 6722 http://www.historic.org.nz/ oldstpauls@historic.org.nz |
Old St Paul's is a gem among churches and a welcome oasis amidst the bustle of the inner city. This early English Gothic-style church was built in 1866 as the Parish Church of Thorndon and served as the city's cathedral until the construction of its more modern successor. Built of native timbers, and boasting exquisite stained glass windows, it is one of the finest of its type in the country. Look carefully at the image of the Virgin Mary at the altar—rumour has it that it weeps real tears! Admission is free. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Photo: Sara Newrick |
 Photo: Sandra Winarta |
Small inner city church |
7 Moncrieff Street (off Elizabeth Street) Wellington 6001 +64 4 384 8896 / +64 4 385 4897 http://www.quaker.org.nz/ WN.friendscentre@quaker.org.nz |
Tucked up a small side street close to the hustle and bustle of the city you will find the simple meeting rooms of the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers). A quiet haven in the city, the original brick meeting house has stood solidly since 1929 and was recently refurbished. New out-buildings have been added but the original high-ceilinged, wood-panelled main meeting room offers a peaceful haven for prayer and meditation. Review © 2007, Wcities |
Old meets new |
68 Webb Street Wellington 6001 +64 4 384 7211 |
This quaint old brick church with lovely stained glass windows is wedged between an old house and the Wellington Hebrew Community in Webb Street (at the top of historic Cuba Street). From the outside it looks rather eerie, surrounded as it is by dark old pines. Review © 2007, Wcities |
Well loved landmark |
75 Hawker Street Mount Victoria Wellington 6001 +64 4 801 7797 |
This prominently placed 19th century gothic revival church and monastery dominates the hills surrounding Oriental Bay. The church was constructed between 1907 and 1910 and the monastery later in 1932. The buildings are of historic and architectural interest with the church containing important historic items like the Swan's altar and wonderful stained glass windows. The inside of the building is not well known but the exterior rich red brickwork, which glows as the sun disappears with the evening sky, makes it a well known landmark. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Photo: Shane Reiser |
 Photo: Mark Harris |
Beautiful central city church |
17 Boulcott Street Wellington 6001 +64 4 473 8074 http://www.stmaryoftheangels.w... office@stmaryoftheangels.wellington.net.nz |
Towering over the city, St Mary of the Angels stands out on this prominent central city site. Designed by Frederick de Jersey Clere, St Mary's was the first neo-gothic style building to be constructed from reinforced concrete in 1922. It replaced earlier churches that had stood on the site since January 1843. Come in and view the beautiful stained glass windows, a feature of this church that now has one of the smallest parishes in the city. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Photo: Deb Sidelinger |
Big hillside church |
30 Hill Street Thorndon Wellington 6001 +64 4 496 1700 |
Church and state make easy partners in Thorndon with the basilica situated high up on the hill (in Hill Street) above the Government buildings. Out of sight of the main street this large modern church is popular for weddings and other special occasions with its wide sweeping front entrance and courtyard. The modern stained glass windows are a feature, as are the excellent acoustics in the high roofed main church. A catholic information centre is attached to the basilica. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Pretty brick church |
Northland Road Wellington 6005 |
The old brick church of St Anne's of Ward sits on a site in Northland that has been host to a church since 1904. Located on the Uniting Parishes land and incorporating stained glass windows from the original St Anne's, once across the road, the church is a union between the different communities in Northland. Open during daylight hours you are welcome to stop in and have a look around. Review © 2007, Wcities |
Landmark Anglican church |
15 Maida Vale Road Roseneath Wellington 6001 +64 4 802 4860 (Visitor Information Centre) |
A drive around Oriental Bay and up into the hills above Point Jerningham will bring you to a landmark church, St Barnabas', overlooking the Wellington Harbour. This landmark has survived the worst the elements can throw at it including fire and winds wild enough to blow its roof off. Made of native timbers, the church was built in 1889 and designed by the architect Frederick de Jersey Clere. Open every day from dawn until dusk the church is a proud monument to those early builders and designers. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Landmark church |
Corner of Willis & Ghuznee Streets Wellington 6001 +64 4 382 8486 http://stpeters.wellington.net... stpeters.wgtn@clear.net.nz |
Motorists arriving in Wellington cannot miss this picturesque central city church. On a corner site at the intersection of the motorway and two busy main streets (Ghuznee and Willis) St Peter's stands out among the other central city buildings. It was designed by Thomas Turnbull entirely of native timbers and features a striking bell tower, a distinctive Turnbull trademark. With its elegant stained glass windows and attractive main entrance it is worth seeking out by those with an interest in things religious or architectural. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Photo: Nick Lloyd |
 Photo: Ari Bakker |
Inner-city sanctuary |
30 The Terrace Wellington 6001 +64 4 472 9211 (Office) http://www.standrews.org.nz/ office@standrews.org.nz |
Wedged into the hillside and in a row of similarly aged establishments, right in the heart of the central business district, you will find St Andrew's on the Terrace. An early neo-gothic style church constructed of reinforced concrete, St Andrew's is an integral part of the inner-city community. It offers many rooms for meetings and community group use, and often hosts lunchtime concerts (many of them free of charge), public meetings and lectures on various subjects given by visiting speakers. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Photo: Piet Vermeulen |
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Secluded church in an urban setting |
Corner Willis & Dixon Streets Wellington 6001 +64 4 385 1546 http://www.stjohnsinthecity.or... enquiries@stjohnsinthecity.org.nz |
Sprawling over a hilltop site above Willis street is St. John's in the City. Constructed from native timbers in the Turnbull style (see the Alexander Turnbull Library on The Terrace), St. John's is hidden from the main street by mature trees on its large site. Named St. John's in the City to reflect its changing parish, (one of the earliest churches in Wellington, built in the 1850s) St. John's recent refurbishment reflects that transition. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Buddhist centre |
64 Cambridge Terrace Wellington 6001 +64 4 384 1334 http://www.wellingtonbuddhistc... wbcentre@paradise.net.nz |
This centre, on Cambridge Terrace centre just off the well known Courtenay Place, houses a shrine room. Visit to meditate or take part in one of the regular Introduction to Buddhism courses. Alternatively join in one of the regular open Sungha, community of friends, that is held weekly. If you just want to have a look around, the staff here will be happy to show you. Give them a ring to arrange a time. Review © 2007, Wcities |
New Zealand's largest cathedral |
Corner Hill and Molesworth Streets Thorndon Wellington 6001 +64 4 472 0286 http://cathedral.wellington.ne... cathedral@paradise.net.nz |
Sixty one years went into it's design and building to create one of the largest and most spectacular spaces in New Zealand. Commissioned in the early 1930s it was to be a gothic structure from stone or brick but, after the Napier earthquake, the decision was made to build the cathedral out of reinforced concrete. Cecil Wood the original architect died before the drawings were complete. Successive architects attempted to deviate from his original vision, to disastrous effect. In 1992 architects, Warren and Mahoney, completed the cathedral design staying faithful to Wood's original vision. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Photo: Tom Law |
 Photo: Peter Harper |
 Photo: Charles Lee |
Central city church |
75 Taranaki Street Wellington 6001 +64 4 384 7695 http://www.wesleychurch.org.nz/ |
This is one of Wellington's oldest churches. It stands proudly in the heart of the city on busy arterial route, Taranaki Street. Although one of the most central of city churches, the Wesley stands sheltered from the main road behind twin pohutukawas that form an attractive archway. This Methodist church, designed by Thomas Turnbull and built in 1880, is constructed from native timbers both inside and out. Refurbished in 1998, the Wesley Centre next door, has a pleasnat coffee bar with Christian bookshop attached. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Photo: Rebecca Burson |
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