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 weekends, 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 video on the design of the building and a video about the court system. The courtroom can be viewed through the observation window.
Guided tours
In response to the COVID-19 Pandemic and the aim to reduce the community spread of the virus the Supreme Court of New Zealand has suspended the tour programme. No bookings will be taken for tours before 30 April 2020. Bookings can be made for after that date, however, there is the possibility that the tour programme may be suspended for a longer period.
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To check on availability email tour guide |
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The Supreme Court building is accessible to those using mobility aids. The Old High Court is a 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
Other branches of Government to visit