Kelburn Travel Guide
Wellington
Popular places to visit
Victoria University of Wellington
Enjoy the student vibe at Victoria University of Wellington during your visit to Wellington. Discover the top-notch restaurants and fascinating museums in this walkable area.
Zealandia
Your best chance of seeing rare native species in the wild, this eco-attraction is a fenced valley that protects many native bird species.
Botanic Gardens
A horticultural hot spot of color and sweet fragrances features native plants, rare trees and glowing insects.
Carter Observatory
Look at the rings of Saturn, touch rocks that have fallen from space and go on a virtual journey to the farthest regions of our solar system.
Cable Car Museum
This free museum tells the story of Wellington’s cable car since its beginnings at the turn of the 20th century.
Interislander Ferry Terminal
Explore the waterfront in Wellington with a trip to Interislander Ferry Terminal. Discover the top-notch restaurants and fascinating museums in this walkable area.
Things to do
Wellington's Original HD LOTR Experience - includes Weta Tour
Seal Coast Safari - Exclusive access to Wellington's secret coast
Wellington Remutaka Rail Trail eBike Cycle Tour
Wellington's Original LOTR Experience - includes Weta and Lunch
Full Day Tour of Wellington
Top hotels in Kelburn
James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
Great location in Wellington
Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026
Rydges Wellington Airport
The gym was great. Not being acknowledged while watching 3 staff talk amongst themselves shifted my first impressions to zero care for my presence. I found my grounding and tried again. Upoun entering our room with all our luggage our door cards had not been registered which ment a return to the ...
Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026
Rydges Wellington
Nice central location, everything was clean and in good condition. The staff were excellent.
Reviewed on 14 Mar 2026
Gilmer Apartment Hotel
A great location for our stay in Wellington. Walking distance to attractions and restaurants. Clean, well serviced, secure accommodation.
Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026
Bolton Hotel
Clean room, quiet, comfortable beds
Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026
Naumi Studio Wellington
Central location
Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Kelburn
Wellington CBD
If you're spending some time in Wellington CBD, Wellington Cable Car and Museum of Wellington City and Sea are top sights worth seeing.
Thorndon
If you're spending some time in Thorndon, Lambton Quay and National Library are top sights worth seeing.
Wellington Waterfront
The abundant dining options and interesting museums are top of the list for many visitors to Wellington Waterfront. A stop by Te Papa or TSB Bank Arena might round out your trip.
Te Aro
Te Aro is known for its popular shops, and with sights like St James Theatre and Cuba Street Mall, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Wellington.
Pipitea
If you're spending some time in Pipitea, Sky Stadium and Archives New Zealand are top sights worth seeing.
Karori
If you're spending some time in Karori, Karori Arts Centre and Wrights Hill Fortress are top sights worth seeing.
