Kilbirnie Travel Guide
Wellington
Popular places to visit
Cuba Street Mall
Enjoy artisan coffees, sample specialty foods, browse through vintage shops or hunt for retro bargains in Wellington's bohemian heart.
Te Papa
See, smell and touch the exhibits at New Zealand’s hi-tech and interactive free national museum.
Hnry Stadium
Catch an event at Hnry Stadium during your trip to Wellington. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
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 fascinating museums and acclaimed art galleries in this walkable area.
TSB Bank Arena
Located on Wellington’s picturesque waterfront, this multipurpose venue hosts many events, including concerts, trade shows, art exhibitions and more.
Courtenay Place
Shop, wine and dine in this culinary hot spot on one of Wellington's most fashionable streets.
Things to do
Wellington's Original HD LOTR Experience - includes Weta Tour
Half Day Lord of the Rings Tour
Wellington: Return Cable Car Ticket
Seal Coast Safari - Exclusive access to Wellington's secret coast
Wellington Remutaka Rail Trail eBike Cycle Tour
Wellington: Guided City Tour with Cable Car Ticket
Top hotels in Kilbirnie
Brentwood Hotel
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Reviewed on 6 May 2026
James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
Location was fantastic, we had been specifically looking for a room that had a terrace/balcony so we could open windows but on arrival we were told this hotel does not have them, although that was noted on the booking as available on expedia. Disappointed on arrival but we stayed anyway and had a ...
Reviewed on 6 May 2026
Rydges Wellington Airport
Very clean, right at the airport, 2 minutes to check in stand, easy.
Reviewed on 6 May 2026
Rydges Wellington
Breakfast was fine. Plenty to choose from.
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
Naumi Studio Wellington
it was unique
Reviewed on 6 May 2026
ibis Wellington
Nice breakfast comfy bed and pillows. Only issue was intermittent rushing water noise from the bathroom in the night. Was very loud and would wake me up. Nice and handy to course at vic uni
Reviewed on 5 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Kilbirnie
Newtown
If you're spending some time in Newtown, Newtown Park and Wellington Zoo are top sights worth seeing.
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.
Hataitai
Hataitai might not have many top sights, but Mount Victoria Lookout and Oriental Parade are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Miramar
Visitors to Miramar enjoy its beaches, and if you want to do some exploring, The Weta Cave is worth a stop.
Mount Victoria
If you're spending some time in Mount Victoria, Mount Victoria Lookout and Oriental Parade are top sights worth seeing.
Mount Cook
If you're spending some time in Mount Cook, Basin Reserve and Central Park are top sights worth seeing.
