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Wellington - Sights & Attractions - Oriental Bay
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Saint Gerard's Catholic Church and Monastery

Well loved landmark

75 Hawker Street
Mount Victoria
Wellington 6001
New Zealand
+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

Saint Gerard's Catholic Church and Monastery photo by Shane Reiser

Photo: Shane Reiser

Saint Gerard's Catholic Church and Monastery photo by Mark Harris

Photo: Mark Harris

Saint Gerard's Catholic Church and Monastery photo by heuchan

Photo: heuchan

St Barnabas' Church

Landmark Anglican church 15 Maida Vale Road
Roseneath
Wellington 6001
New Zealand
+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

Photo: gilesy