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Visiting the Supreme Court
| Address | 85 Lambton Quay, Wellington |
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| Telephone | (04) 918 8222 |
| Website | Supreme Court page |
Open
Monday to Friday 9am-5pm
Closed on public holidays and from Christmas day to the second week of January
Supreme Court hearing
Visitors are welcome to view hearings at the Supreme Court. See upcoming cases.
Self-guided tours
For visitors wanting to do a self-guided tour there is a brochure available in the foyer of the Supreme Court. Visitors can view a short audio visual presentation in the foyer that explains the design features of the building and the work of the Supreme Court. The courtroom can be viewed through the observation window.
Guided tours
Guided tours of the Supreme Court and the adjoining Old High Court building are available on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays. Tours must be booked in advance and are subject to the work of the court and use of the Old High Court building. The tours are free and are limited to 35 in each group. The tour takes 1 hour. For school groups we offer educational tours which take 1 ½ hours.
To check on availability email tour guide
The Supreme Court building is accessible to those using mobility aids. The Old High Court is an historic building and is less accessible. Access can be improved if we are notified when the tour is booked.
Security
We do not store belongings while visitors are on tours.
Other
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