St John's Church, Wellington

Name: St John's Church
Address: Cnr Willis & Dixon Streets, Wellington, 6001, New Zealand
Telephone: +64 4-385 1546

#65 among attractions in Wellington

Church, Sacred and religious sites, Spiritual, Gothic architecture

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St John's Church in Willis Street, Wellington, New Zealand, is registered by Heritage New Zealand as a Category I heritage building. Designed by Thomas Turnbull, it opened on 11 December 1885 to replace an earlier church destroyed by fire in 1884. It was registered as a historic place on 18 March 1982, with registration number 228. ()

Architectural style: GothicCoordinates: 41°17'28"S, 174°46'23"E

Address

Cnr Willis & Dixon StreetsLambton Ward (Te Aro)Wellington 6001 New Zealand

Contact

+64 4-385 1546

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St John's Church – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Cuba Street, Willis Street, Civic Square, The Bucket Fountain.

~1130 ftE
Shopping, Shopping district
Cuba Street, Wellington
6 min walk • Cuba Street, a vibrant artery in the heart of Wellington, New Zealand, stands as a testament to the city's eclectic charm and lively culture. Renowned as a bustling shopping district, this pedestrian-friendly boulevard is a colorful mosaic of vintage stores, quirky...
~1030 ftNE
Street, Shopping, Shopping district
Willis Street, Wellington
5 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Wellington, Willis Street stands as a bustling testament to the city's vibrant shopping culture. This dynamic shopping district is a favorite among locals and tourists alike, offering an eclectic mix of retail experiences that cater to a wide...
~1360 ftNE
Square
Civic Square, Wellington
7 min walk • Nestled in the heart of New Zealand's capital, Civic Square is a dynamic focal point of Wellington's urban landscape. This public square serves as a cultural and social hub, where architecture, art, and open space converge to provide a venue for civic events, leisure...
~930 ftSE
Fountain, Sculpture
The Bucket Fountain, Wellington
5 min walk • Nestled in the bustling heart of Wellington, New Zealand, the Bucket Fountain is an iconic and whimsical water feature that has become a beloved landmark of the city. Erected in 1969, this kinetic sculpture is not just a fountain but a playful piece of public art that...
~1450 ftNE
Museum, Art museum, Art gallery
City Gallery Wellington, Wellington
7 min walk • Nestled in the heart of New Zealand's capital, City Gallery Wellington stands as an emblem of contemporary culture and artistic expression in a city renowned for its vibrant creative scene. This premier public art gallery, located in the dynamic Civic Square, is...
~1240 ftNE
Theater, Civic center, Convention center
Wellington Town Hall, Wellington
6 min walk • The Wellington Town Hall is a concert hall and part of the municipal complex in Wellington, New Zealand, which opened in December 1904.
~850 ftN
Stately Gothic church and heritage site
St Mary of the Angels, Wellington
5 min walk • St Mary of the Angels is a Catholic church on the corner of Boulcott Street and O'Reily Avenue in Wellington, New Zealand. It is the parish church for Wellington Central and one of the major churches of the city.
~1400 ftNW
Museum, Art museum
Adam Art Gallery, Wellington
7 min walk • The Adam Art Gallery is a "purpose built" arts gallery located in the Kelburn Campus of Victoria University of Wellington in Wellington, New Zealand.
~1300 ftW
Monuments and statues
Wellington College of Education, Wellington
7 min walk • Wellington College of Education was established in 1888 with the purpose of educating teachers in New Zealand. It became the Faculty of Education of Victoria University of Wellington, formed from the School of Education of the University, and the Wellington College of Education on 1 January 2005.
~1480 ftE
Concerts and shows, Theater, Convention center
Michael Fowler Centre, Wellington
8 min walk • The Michael Fowler Centre is a concert hall and convention centre in Wellington, New Zealand. It was constructed on reclaimed land next to Civic Square, and is the pre-eminent concert site in central Wellington.
~1710 ftSE
Museum, Cinema
Ngā Taonga Sound & Vision, Wellington
9 min walk • Ngā Taonga Sound & Vision is an archive that was launched on 31 July 2014, following the completion of a three-year process whereby the New Zealand Film Archive "absorbed" the collections and operations of the RNZ Sound Archives Ngā Taonga Kōrero in 2012 and the Television New Zealand Archive in 2014.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to St John's Church?

Nearby attractions include St Peter's, Wellington (3 min walk), St Mary of the Angels, Wellington (5 min walk), Bar Bodega, Wellington (5 min walk), The Bucket Fountain, Wellington (5 min walk).

How to get to St John's Church by public transport?

The nearest stations to St John's Church:

Train

Talavera (12 min walk)
Lambton (13 min walk)

Ferry

Wellington Harbour Ferry (16 min walk)

Bus

Wellington Station Bus Interchange (24 min walk)
Molesworth Street – Cathedral • Lines: 14, 91 (28 min walk)