$99 + GST + booking fees per person. No child or senior discounts. Children under 12 years are not permitted, (due to safety, crowding, and privacy concerns). Please note: tickets are non-refundable.

When it comes to parking, please utilise the street, avoiding driveways, the berms of neighbouring properties and restricted/resident parking areas. Please keep in mind that parking is particularly scarce near houses. You may need to search for spots in the nearby streets. We highly recommend carpooling and use of Uber/DiDi.

No bathrooms are available inside private homes. Please use public toilets located around the city during your tour breaks.

October 11th 2025 from 10:00am to 4:00pm.

You’ll gain access to 8–10 private homes around Wellington. Each home offers a unique design, story and history. Some offer the rare chance to view recent work from some of Wellingtons top architects, interiors and garden designers.

No. Pets are not allowed on any of the properties (including front lawns or driveways).

1. A week before the event you will receive an email with the address of your assigned starting location, this is the property you start the tour on. You will also receive a digital brochure with the suburbs of the other properties on the tour. On the day of the tour, you'll receive a printed brochure with the full addresses.

2. Bring your ticket (digital or printed) and photo ID to your assigned starting location.

3. Upon check-in, you’ll receive:

A. A lanyard – required for entry to each home.

B. A shoe bag (to place your shoes in) with your official Open Wellington guidebook.

4. You must wear your lanyard at all times on the tour.

Please wear comfortable shoes that are easy to remove. You’ll carry them in your shoe bag when inside homes. Dress for the weather and walking between homes – layers are a good idea.

Please bring only small handbags or lightweight backpacks. Some homes have narrow hallways and delicate interiors, and large bags pose a risk. We reserve the right to inspect bags on exiting a property.

No eating, drinking, smoking or vaping is permitted on any property or in any garden.

Please do not take photographs or videos inside any home unless signposted or authorised.

Volunteers will collect and log lost property at each home. Lost items can be collected from the Lowe & Co Realty office after the event.