St Stephen's Chapel, Auckland

Name: St Stephen's Chapel
Address: 12 Judge Street, Auckland, 1052, New Zealand

#114 among attractions in Auckland

Church, Gothic Revival architecture, Sacred and religious sites

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The St Stephen's Chapel and its churchyard were registered on 1 September 1983 by the New Zealand Historic Places Trust as a Category I historic place with registration number 22. Designed by Frederick Thatcher, the chapel replaced an earlier one that had been built in 1844 by Sampson Kempthorne, which had collapsed in July 1845. Thatcher's chapel was opened in early 1857. The chapel is unique in that it was almost certainly built specifically as the place of signing of the constitution of the United Church of England and Ireland in New Zealand, and its floor plan is a Greek Cross as a symbol of the establishment of the church, whilst all other churches built for Bishop Selwyn use the traditional Latin cruciform plan. ()

Completed: 1857 (167 years ago)Coordinates: 36°51'1"S, 174°47'24"E

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12 Judge StreetCentral Auckland (Parnell)Auckland 1052 New Zealand

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St Stephen's Chapel – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Auckland War Memorial Museum, Albert Park, Spark Arena, St Paul's Church.

0.9 miSW
Museum home for army and regional history
Auckland War Memorial Museum, Auckland
24 min walk • The Auckland War Memorial Museum stands as a beacon of history, culture, and remembrance in New Zealand's largest city, Auckland. Set within the lush grounds of the Auckland Domain, the neoclassical building overlooks the city and harbor, offering visitors not only a...
1.2 miW
Park
Albert Park, Auckland
31 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Auckland, New Zealand, Albert Park offers a serene escape amidst the hustle and bustle of city life. This historic park, with its well-manicured lawns and diverse range of flora, provides a tranquil haven for both locals and tourists alike.
0.8 miW
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Spark Arena, Auckland
20 min walk • Spark Arena stands as a modern coliseum in the heart of Auckland, New Zealand, serving as a premier destination for sports enthusiasts and entertainment seekers alike. This multifunctional indoor arena, with a seating capacity that can accommodate up to 12,000...
1.2 miW
Church
St Paul's Church, Auckland
32 min walk • St Paul's Church stands as a beacon of faith and community in the heart of Auckland, New Zealand. This historic church, with its distinctive architecture and spiritual ambiance, has been serving the city's Anglican congregation for over a century.
1 miSW
Large city park in a volcanic crater
Auckland Domain, Auckland
27 min walk • Auckland Domain is the city's oldest and one of the largest parks, a verdant oasis sprawling over 75 hectares in the heart of Auckland, New Zealand. This hilly park is situated on the volcanic remains of the Pukekawa volcano, offering a blend of open spaces, manicured...
0.7 miSW
Church, Sacred and religious sites
Holy Trinity Cathedral, Auckland
19 min walk • Holy Trinity Cathedral is an Anglican place of worship situated in Parnell, a residential suburb of Auckland, New Zealand. It is the mother church of the Anglican Diocese of Auckland and the cathedral of the Bishop of Auckland.
0.7 miSW
Church
Selwyn churches, Auckland
17 min walk • The Selwyn churches were a group of 19th century Anglican churches and chapels in the Auckland region, New Zealand named after Bishop Selwyn who inspired their construction. The majority were built in wood in the neo-gothic style and many were designed by the architect Frederick Thatcher.
~1170 ftW
Park, Garden
Parnell Rose Gardens, Auckland
6 min walk • Dove-Myer Robinson Park, more commonly known as the Parnell Rose Garden, is a park in Parnell, Auckland, New Zealand. The park is named after Dove-Myer Robinson, the longest-serving mayor of Auckland, who served for 18 years. There are over 5,000 roses in the garden.
0.8 miSW
Church, Gothic Revival architecture, Sacred and religious sites
St. Mary's Cathedral, Auckland
20 min walk • St Mary's Cathedral Church, also known as St Mary's Church, is the former Cathedral Church of the Anglican Diocese of Auckland. Located in Parnell, it replaced the earlier Old St Mary's. This wooden Gothic Revival church was designed by the prominent Christchurch architect Benjamin Mountfort and completed in 1897.
0.9 miSW
Museum, Historical place, Reportedly haunted
Ewelme Cottage, Auckland
24 min walk • Kinder House and Ewelme Cottage are two historic houses on Ayr Street, in the suburb of Parnell, Auckland, New Zealand. Because of claimed hauntings, the homes were visited by a team of paranormal investigators in 2005 and featured on Ghost Hunt, a New Zealand television show.
1.1 miW
Museum, Art museum, Art gallery
Gus Fisher Gallery, Auckland
29 min walk • Gus Fisher Gallery is a contemporary art gallery in Auckland, New Zealand. It is located in the Kenneth Myers Centre, a historic building restored in 2000 with the help of the gallery's patron, Gus Fisher.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to St Stephen's Chapel?

Nearby attractions include Parnell Baths, Auckland (3 min walk), Parnell Rose Gardens, Auckland (6 min walk), Gladstone Tennis Club, Auckland (8 min walk), Selwyn churches, Auckland (17 min walk).

How to get to St Stephen's Chapel by public transport?

The nearest stations to St Stephen's Chapel:

Train

The Strand (16 min walk)
Parnell (20 min walk)

Bus

Windsor Street • Lines: Inn, Out (17 min walk)
Scarborough Lane • Lines: Inn, Out (17 min walk)