Last updated:
Monday, 27 February 2017
Tours under the Traffic light system
Public tours of Government House will restart on selected dates after Waitangi Day 2022. All visitors aged over 12yrs 3mos will be required to show a vaccine pass for entry to the grounds.
Tours will take place under green and orange settings only.
School tours and group tours: Bookings for group tours can be made by contacting the Government House Visitor Centre. The vaccine pass requirement applies for all school and group tours. Children under 12yrs 3mos are exempt from this requirement.
Please contact the Visitor Centre if you have any questions about booking a tour.
Questions? Contact the Visitor Centre Team at bookings@govthouse.govt.nz or 04-382-0837 or 04-389-8055.
Plan your visit
Learn more about where to go and what to expect on your visit to Government House Wellington.
Public tour
For individuals or groups of 6 or less
Tours take around two hours and include the Visitor Centre, the main house and the garden (weather permitting).
Group tour
For groups of more than 6 people
Community organisations, rest homes, work groups, large family groups and groups with specialist needs.
School tour
For ECE-Adult education groups
We can tailor a visit to meet students' needs and learning requirements.
Did you know?
Government House Wellington is a Category 1 heritage building and has been the home of New Zealand's Governors and Governors-General since 1910.