Kilbirnie Travel Guide

Wellington

Panoramic view over Wellington Harbour, Mt Victoria and red roofed houses of suburbian Wellington, New Zealand.
The flying eagle at WLG airport who crash landed during the recent earthquake but now seems to be back in place

Popular places to visit

Waterfront of port in Wellington, New Zealand

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.

Interislander Ferry Terminal
Cuba Street Mall showing café scenes and outdoor eating as well as a large group of people

Cuba Street Mall

Enjoy artisan coffees, sample specialty foods, browse through vintage shops or hunt for retro bargains in Wellington's bohemian heart.

Cuba Street Mall
Te Papa

Te Papa

See, smell and touch the exhibits at New Zealand’s hi-tech and interactive free national museum.

Te Papa
TSB Arena which includes modern architecture

TSB Bank Arena

Located on Wellington’s picturesque waterfront, this multipurpose venue hosts many events, including concerts, trade shows, art exhibitions and more.

TSB Bank Arena
View of Wellington harbour (left) to Island Bay

Wellington Central Business District

Wellington Central Business District is just one of the places to see in Wellington, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Experience the acclaimed art galleries and fascinating museums in this walkable area.

Wellington Central Business District
Wellington New Zealand City Aerial Panorama

Sky Stadium

Catch an event at Sky Stadium during your trip to Wellington. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

Sky Stadium

Things to do

The black rider is looking for something, or someone.

Wellington's Original HD LOTR Experience - includes Weta Tour

Rp1.775.861
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Wellington's Original HD LOTR Experience - includes Weta Tour
Time for a rest.

Seal Coast Safari - Exclusive access to Wellington's secret coast

Rp1.978.817
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Seal Coast Safari - Exclusive access to Wellington's secret coast
Zealandia Twilight Tour

Zealandia Twilight Tour

Rp1.116.256
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Zealandia Twilight Tour
Jump for joy at Parliament Building

Full Day Tour of Wellington

Rp2.993.594
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Full Day Tour of Wellington
Elves, Hobbits, Dwarfs

Wellington's Original LOTR Experience - includes Weta and Lunch

Rp3.298.028
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Wellington's Original LOTR Experience - includes Weta and Lunch
Wellington’s Historical Walking Odyssey

Wellington’s Historical Walking Odyssey

Rp2.536.944
per adult
Wellington’s Historical Walking Odyssey
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Top hotels in Kilbirnie

Brentwood Hotel

Brentwood Hotel

3.5 out of 5
16-20 Kemp Street Wellington
The price is Rp1.532.503 per night from 16 Mar to 17 Mar
Rp1.532.503
Rp1.762.378 total
16 Mar - 17 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Wellington. Enjoy free parking, breakfast (surcharge) and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,003 reviews)
Clean room , staff very helpful , No aircon , no lifts which we didn't realise when booking , floor in our room was very creaky, brilliant airport shuttle

Reviewed on 15 Mar 2026

Brentwood Hotel
U Suites Kilbirnie

U Suites Kilbirnie

3.5 out of 5
66 Bay Road Wellington
Fully refundable
The price is Rp2.330.682 per night from 19 Mar to 20 Mar
Rp2.330.682
Rp2.680.284 total
19 Mar - 20 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly apartment in Wellington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and Netflix. Popular attractions Interislander Ferry Terminal and ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (37 reviews)
Great, beautiful apartment. Spacous and well equiped kitchen. Would highly recommend.

Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026

U Suites Kilbirnie
James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor

James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor

4.5 out of 5
147 The Terrace Wellington
The price is Rp1.268.572 per night from 13 Apr to 14 Apr
Rp1.268.572
Rp1.458.858 total
13 Apr - 14 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Wellington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 bars/lounges and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,717 reviews)
Great location in Wellington

Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026

James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
Rydges Wellington Airport

Rydges Wellington Airport

4.5 out of 5
28 Stewart Duff Drive, Rongotai Wellington
The price is Rp1.793.025 per night from 5 Apr to 6 Apr
Rp1.793.025
Rp2.061.983 total
5 Apr - 6 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Wellington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 bars/lounges and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,003 reviews)
Very clean, beautiful rooms, polite staff, easy check in and out

Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026

Rydges Wellington Airport
Rydges Wellington

Rydges Wellington

4.5 out of 5
75 Featherston St Wellington
The price is Rp1.693.352 per night from 5 Apr to 6 Apr
Rp1.693.352
Rp1.947.331 total
5 Apr - 6 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Wellington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews)
Nice central location, everything was clean and in good condition. The staff were excellent.

Reviewed on 14 Mar 2026

Rydges Wellington
Gilmer Apartment Hotel

Gilmer Apartment Hotel

3.5 out of 5
10 Gilmer Terrace Wellington
The price is Rp1.133.210 per night from 22 Mar to 23 Mar
Rp1.133.210
Rp1.303.181 total
22 Mar - 23 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this aparthotel in Wellington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,484 reviews)
Easy access through nearby carpark to Lambton Quay

Reviewed on 15 Mar 2026

Gilmer Apartment Hotel
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Other neighbourhoods around Kilbirnie

Wellington Zoo which includes zoo animals

Newtown

If you're spending some time in Newtown, Newtown Park and Wellington Zoo are top sights worth seeing.

Newtown
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Lyall Bay

Lyall Bay is well liked for its beaches. If you'd like to do some sightseeing in the greater Wellington area, you might plan a trip to Wellington Zoo or Newtown Park.

Lyall Bay
On the way to the airport or nearby suburbs, stop for a wander down the beach here. Or, park here and walk right around to Oriental Bay and the Wellington waterfront - it's so beautiful all the way along! You can see the 'Wowington' sign in the distance too :)

Hataitai

Hataitai might not have many top sights, but Mount Victoria Lookout and Oriental Parade are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Hataitai
The Wellington sign describes this city as very windy at times. Lucky for us the weather was spectacular everyday. #wellington #wellingtonsign #newzealand #windy #miramar

Miramar

Visitors to Miramar enjoy its beaches, and if you want to do some exploring, The Weta Cave is worth a stop.

Miramar
Rainbow over Wellington harbour, New Zealand 2019 . Taken from Mt Victoria with a Nikon FE2, Nikkor 105mm f1.8 , Ektar 100 film www.benhowe.co.nz #wellington #harbour #boat #rainbow #ektar100 #nikonFE2 #nikkor105mmf1.8 #35mmfilm #analog #film

Mount Victoria

If you're spending some time in Mount Victoria, Mount Victoria Lookout and Oriental Parade are top sights worth seeing.

Mount Victoria
Mont Cook

Mount Cook

If you're spending some time in Mount Cook, Central Park and Basin Reserve are top sights worth seeing.

Mount Cook

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