Turnbull House, Wellington

Name: Turnbull House
Address: Wellington, New Zealand
Telephone: +64 4-802 4860

#84 among attractions in Wellington

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Turnbull House is a historic building in Wellington, New Zealand. It was built in 1915 as the residence of Alexander Turnbull and to house his private library, later bequeathed to New Zealand as the Alexander Turnbull Library. It is listed by Heritage New Zealand as a Category 1 historic place. Turnbull House is situated across the road from The Beehive, and is now completely surrounded by the much larger buildings which form New Zealand's Parliamentary Precinct, including Bowen House, the Treasury Building, Parliament House and The Beehive. ()

Coordinates: 41°16'45"S, 174°46'34"E

Address

Lambton Ward (Wellington Central)Wellington New Zealand

Contact

+64 4-802 4860

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Day trips

Turnbull House – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Lambton Quay, Willis Street, Thistle Inn, Westpac Stadium.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Turnbull House?

Nearby attractions include Wellington Cenotaph, Wellington (2 min walk), Parliament Buildings, Wellington (3 min walk), Old Government Buildings, Wellington (3 min walk), Public Trust Building, Wellington (4 min walk).

How to get to Turnbull House by public transport?

The nearest stations to Turnbull House:

Bus

Wellington Station Bus Interchange (5 min walk)
Molesworth Street – Cathedral • Lines: 14, 91 (7 min walk)

Train

Wellington Railway Station (6 min walk)
Lambton (10 min walk)

Ferry

Wellington Harbour Ferry (9 min walk)