Rooms of Government House

Take a closer look at some of the rooms of Government House Wellington.

Many of these rooms are included in Visitor Centre tours. Others, like the guest suites, can only be viewed by the public during Open Days.

In this section

Bledisloe Conservatory

Formerly a glasshouse, the Bledisloe Conservatory is now used as a function room.
Blundell and Porritt Rooms

The Blundell and Porritt drawing rooms feature numerous New Zealand artworks.
Fitzroy Room

The small dining room is used for luncheons and intimate dinner parties
Galway and guest suites

Guests at Government House are accommodated in comfortable suites.
Liverpool Room

This comfortable sitting room is often used for bilateral meetings with visiting Heads of State.
Main Hallway

Known to staff as 'the red carpet' area, the Main Hall is a stunning introduction to the House for guests
Maota Ariki

The Ballroom entrance has its own particular Pacific flavour
The Ballroom

The Ballroom is the largest room in Government House.
The Council Room

The Council Room doubles as a library and meeting room
The Landing

Stained glass windows are a feature of the landing on the main staircase
The Norrie State Dining Room

English monarchs stare down from the walls of this formal dining room
The Taupaepae

The official entrance of Government House

Monday, 27 February 2017