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Things to do in Manawatu-Wanganui Region, North Island: The Best Churches & Cathedrals
Discover the best top things to do in Manawatu-Wanganui Region, New Zealand including St Martin Lutheran Church, St Stephen's Anglican Church, St Joseph's Church, St Mary's Catholic Church, Cathedral of the Holy Spirit, St Andrews Presbyterian Church, All Saints Anglican Church, St Paul Putiki Church.
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1. St Martin Lutheran Church
2. St Stephen's Anglican Church
3. St Joseph's Church
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 29 reviews
St Joseph's Church Hiruhārama/Jerusalem is known as New Zealand's most photographed church. The first church was destroyed by fire in 1888, so this is the second church building on the site. In 1992 it was given a 'B' rating by the NZ Historic Places Trust. The Sisters of Compassion have been present at Jerusalem since 1883 when Suzanne Aubert established a convent school. They are kaitiaki (guardians) of the church, old convent, and grounds, and have always worked in partnership with the local tangata whenua. The old convent has good facilities for independent (self-catering) groups, including showers and large community rooms. Accommodation is dormitory style, with single beds, a cot and bassinet. There are up to 20 beds. Please bring your own bed linen / sleeping bags. Catering is not provided so please bring your own food. There is a per night charge
Reviewed By yas4321
Finally at the age of 71...I have been lucky enough to travel down the beautiful Whanganui River Road and visit St. Joseph's Church in Jerusalem...stunning Church!
4. St Mary's Catholic Church
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 11 reviews
5. Cathedral of the Holy Spirit
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 21 reviews
Reviewed By RobertR616 - Palmerston North, New Zealand
First visit for me and it just has an amazing presence about where it sits in Broadway as you can see the Cathedral in all its glory. It has been well maintained and that is great to see as a lot of the older places are getting demolished now, it would be super if the place had tours that you could go up the spier. Inside is just breathtaking and l was in awe of everything l looked at so make time and visit this superb place you certainly will not have trouble finding it.
6. St Andrews Presbyterian Church
7. All Saints Anglican Church
8. St Paul Putiki Church
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 7 reviews
Reviewed By LindaG4870 - Wellington, New Zealand
Pictures do not convey the experience of stepping into the St. Paul's Memorial Church in Putiki. Inside this all-native timber church, you plunge into Maori culture. Three varieties of pattern cover the interior: woven (on tukutuku panels), carved (totara wood), and painted. Take the tour to learn how the iwi have adapted the meanings of the following traditional patterns for a Christian application: the tears of the albatross, the learning-teaching stairway, Mãori warriors, the constellations, speed lines, and the varied kowhaiwhai on the ridgepole and rafters. The iwi has even adapted the meaning of structural elements to a Christian context. In addition, a richly carved baptistery font under its own carved canopy forms an unexpected focal point, and native plants feature even in the more conventional stained glass windows and crozier. Our guide, Simon, carried the baton made for his father, the head of the 28th Maori battalion, which was the most feared part of the New Zealand army in World War II. Unlike the batons for other battalions, this one was carved of wood with Mãori designs. A tip for visitors: it is important to show respect in Mãori culture. The fine print on the tickets (see below) advises arriving ten minutes early, so the guide knows you're really coming. Tours are offered daily at 2 pm if there is interest, and the church is locked, so you must go to the i-Site in Whanganui to get tickets. The i-Site then calls the guide to set up the tour.
