Visiting the Supreme Court
| Address | 85 Lambton Quay, Wellington |
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| Telephone | (04) 918 8222 |
Monday to Friday 9am – 5pm. Closed weekends and public holidays.
Closed Christmas Day and until the second week of January.
Supreme Court Visitors
- Will be denied access if they are showing signs of illness or have tested positive for COVID-19 within the last 7 days
- Are encouraged to wear surgical or KN95 masks
- If the court is sitting and the presiding judge directs masks must be worn, all persons present in the courtroom must wear a mask
Supreme Court hearings
Visitors are welcome to view hearings at the Supreme Court if they comply with the above restrictions for visitors. 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
Guided tours of the Supreme Court and the adjoining Old High Court building are available Monday to Thursday. Tours must be booked in advance and are subject to the work of the court. The tours are free and take 1 hour. For school groups we offer educational tours which take 1 ½ hours.
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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.
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