The Parliament Buildings are one of Wellington’s best known landmarks. And the Executive Wing, popularly known as the Beehive, is the most recognisable building in the parliamentary complex. It got its token name ‘Beehive’ from the way it has been architecturally designed. The building was built between 1969 and 1981. It features murals and artworks by noted New Zealand artists. The building has 10 floors, filled with cabinet rooms, prime ministerial offices, a banqueting hall, function rooms etc. The Parliament’s Visitor Centre is situated on the ground floor foyer of the Beehive. The Visitor Centre organizes guided tours of the building.

• Eating and smoking are not allowed in the public areas of Parliament Buildings.
• Picnicking in Parliament’s grounds is allowed.

• Free, daily, one-hour guided tours of Parliament Buildings depart on the hour from the Visitor Centre.
• Closed on Good Friday.

• Wellington Railway Station
• Molesworth Street- Parliament bus stop E

• Jude’s Cafe
• JJ Sushi Club
• Backbencher pub and cafe
• Sweet Fanny’s Cafe
• Beehive Cafe

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