Holy Trinity Cathedral
Holy Trinity Cathedral
4.4
Tours & experiences
Explore different ways to experience this place.
What is Travellers’ Choice?
Tripadvisor gives a Travellers’ Choice award to accommodations, attractions and restaurants that consistently earn great reviews from travellers and are ranked within the top 10% of properties on Tripadvisor.
Plan your visit
Are you currently on your trip?
Help us find experiences available for you.
The area
Address
Neighbourhood: Parnell
Parnell, a charming neighborhood in Auckland, offers a delightful blend of culture, history, and gastronomy. At its core lies the Auckland Domain, the city's oldest park, which is home to the Auckland War Memorial Museum, a must-visit for history buffs. Just a stroll away, the Parnell Village, host to a plethora of fine dining options, boutique shops, and art galleries, captivates visitors with its colonial architecture. The Parnell Farmers' Market, a weekly event, offers a chance to taste local produce and artisanal foods. With its close proximity to the city center and easy access to public transportation, Parnell makes for a convenient and fascinating stay.
Reach out directly
Best nearby
We rank these restaurants and attractions by balancing reviews from our members with how close they are to this location.
Restaurants
1,905 within 5 kms
Attractions
235 within 10 kms
Contribute
Most Recent: Reviews ordered by most recent publish date in descending order.
Detailed Reviews: Reviews ordered by recency and descriptiveness of user-identified themes such as waiting time, length of visit, general tips, and location information.
We perform checks on reviews.
Tripadvisor’s approach to reviews
Before posting, each Tripadvisor review goes through an automated tracking system, which collects information, answering the following questions: how, what, where and when. If the system detects something that potentially contradicts our community guidelines, the review is not published.
When the system detects a problem, a review may be automatically rejected, sent to the reviewer for validation, or manually reviewed by our team of content specialists, who work 24/7 to maintain the quality of the reviews on our site.
Our team checks each review posted on the site disputed by our community as not meeting our community guidelines.
Learn more about our review moderation.
4.4
174 reviews
Excellent
88
Very good
71
Average
14
Poor
1
Terrible
0
These reviews have been automatically translated from their original language.
This service may contain translations provided by Google. Google disclaims all warranties, express or implied, with respect to translations, including any warranties of accuracy, reliability, and any implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and freedom from forgery.
Jaque Silveira
Montenegro, RS2,770 contributions
Dec 2024 • Solo
I got to the Holy Trinity Cathedral of Auckland with the Explore Bus ride, the Cathedral was closed that day, they were doing rehearsals and interior decoration, which I could see through the windows. But the chapel of Santa Maria was open, where I could enter into it. Very beautiful both the chapel of Santa Maria and the Cathedral "Holy Trinity Cathedral", super recommend a visit.
Automatically translated
Written 9 January 2025
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Michael K
London, UK549 contributions
Oct 2022
Holy Trinity Cathedral was opened in 1959, in the rather industrial Gothic style of Guildford Cathedral. Then the money ran out. The work was begun again in the 1990s, and the completed cathedral opened in 1995. The visitor is immediately struck by how different the two halves of the building are. The new nave is modern in style, with some references to Coventry, in the angled stained glass windows along the north and south aisles, letting light in, but only revealing their colour when you pass them and look back. They are beautiful and accessible, illustrating the life of Jesus using traditional Māori artistic style. The two building styles rammed together shouldn’t work, but somehow it does. Perhaps it exemplifies the major change in the church’s thinking between the 1950s and 1990s. This has created a large, lovely and practical cathedral which feels inclusive and outward-looking and reflects NZ’s changing history. The fine organ is English, by Nicholson of Worcester, installed in 2017. NB; we had the good fortune to be here on the first Cathedral Choirs Festival for 10 years, when choirs from Auckland, Hamilton, Napier, Wellington and Christchurch performed.
Written 26 November 2022
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
ITRT
Virginia46,586 contributions
Dec 2022 • Couples
In contrast to the rich wood interior of St. Mary’s, Holy Trinity Cathedral has two distinct parts. One is Gothic and the other is more contemporary. The large stained-glass window in the front of the church features a Polynesian theme with bright colored motifs. Its floor and ceiling are made of wood. The organ has 5,432 pipes. The Nave in the second part of the cathedral is similar to a traditional Māori meeting house. The design of this space can also be used as a community multi-purpose gathering place. More stained-glass windows are found along both sides of the Nave, depicting stories from the Old and New Testaments. Recommend a visit to both the Cathedral and the Church of St. Mary.
Written 10 April 2023
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Linda C
Moorpark, CA1,037 contributions
Feb 2020
Cathedrals such as Holy Trinity offer visitors a bit of history and art. The stained glass was beautiful and they have the largest pipe organ in NZ. The wooden ceiling is impressive, as is the altar carved from medieval stone. HT is the mother church of the Anglican Diocese and holds 2,000 people. If it isn't open, ask if it's possible to see inside the smaller, attached, historic ST. MARY'S CHURCH (they opened it for us.) It has a wonderful ceiling, lights, and a carved owl on a beam near the pulpit, plus an adorable carved mouse at the pulpit's lectern (underneath on left.) He's the adorable Mouse of Kilburn. Friendly, very helpful staff. This is on the Explorer Hop-On route and well worth a stop. Great pastry shop across the street.
Written 8 July 2020
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Charlotte O
29 contributions
Feb 2020
We went in to check it out as it was on the hop on hop off and I'm so glad we did the stain glass windows are worth the look in alone absolutely huge and so colourful it really makes the church. The church itself is huge and they offer you a map so you can see certain places. There is a clear glass prayer room towards the back which is also stunning.
Written 3 March 2020
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
milliesmum2016
Christchurch, New Zealand1,763 contributions
Nov 2020
We attended a Handel Opera here. This is a great performance space but is still an operational place of worship. The stained glass is Pasifika modern woved into classic Gothic touches. These are really worth studying. The one towards the back on the left as you enter is my favourite. It has lots of different styles of kete/woven baskets worked into it.
Written 16 November 2020
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Gulliver07
New Westminster, Canada202 contributions
Oct 2017 • Friends
Thoroughly enjoyable visit. A beautiful modern structure with breathtakingly beautiful stained glass. They recently added a new organ, designed, built and installed by a UK firm. It is the largest pipe organ in New Zealand, the largest church organ in Australasia, and the largest organ to be built in the UK since the 1940s. Installation was completed in June 2017. It will be played by the best organists nationally and internationally, not only during service but also for concerts and recitals. The cathedral is definitely worth a visit.
Written 26 November 2017
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
mirigold
Tel Aviv District, Israel159 contributions
Oct 2019
We were fortunate to have a personal tour by the priest, and saw both the original church and the new cathedral, which combines neo-Gothic and modern architecture with wooden ceilings reminiscent of long boats. The stained-glass windows portray Maori, Polynesian and Christian tradition in a New Zealand setting.
I was invited to an interfaith gathering, and the spirits soared with the expressions of a genuine shared desire for peace and understanding.
I was invited to an interfaith gathering, and the spirits soared with the expressions of a genuine shared desire for peace and understanding.
Written 6 October 2019
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
PJ777
Yelverton, UK412 contributions
Feb 2018 • Couples
Amazing building, quite unlike any other cathedral we have visited! Fantastic architecture & full of light, a must see!
Written 4 April 2018
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
zeppo33
Los Angeles, CA293 contributions
Nov 2017 • Solo
I stumbled upon this glorious cathedral while on a stroll. The modern cathedral has sublime stained glass - the colors and messages are filled with diversity and integrity. The docent encouraged me to visit the old chapel next door - so glad I did. Stained glass featuring a suffragette? AMAZING! I loved Auckland and loved this place. If I lived here, I would stroll around and meditate here. The vibes are high. Gorge on the eye candy for a while. Breathe.
Written 3 April 2018
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
John D
Brisbane Region, Australia
Easter Sunday service times, distance & means of access from Cruise Terminal please ?
Written 29 March 2015
John D
Brisbane Region, Australia
We would like to go to an Easter Sunday service at Holy Trinity Cathedral. after arriving on a Cruise ship earlier on Easter Sunday. Would like to know the distance from terminal to Cathedral ,if there is public transport & Easter Sunday service times if possible .. Thank you. Daphne & John.
Written 29 March 2015
Hi Daphne and John
There is a bus called The Link which travels down Customs Street which will drop you at the door of the Cathedral. Customs street is one block back from Quay Stret, the road that runs along the gates to the wharf.
The main service is at 10am.
Cross the road to catch The Link in the opposite direction to take you back to the wharf.
Angus
Written 29 March 2015
Showing results 1-2 of 2
*Likely to sell out: Based on Viator’s booking data and information from the provider from the past 30 days, it seems likely this experience will sell out through Viator, a Tripadvisor company.
Is this your Tripadvisor listing?
Own or manage this property? Claim your listing for free to respond to reviews, update your profile and much more.
Claim your listing