Kelburn
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
A fascinating eco-attraction that takes you back in history to explore prehistoric New Zealand.

Botanic Gardens
Discover 25 hectares of horticultural heaven, brimming with native plants, fragrant flowers and rare trees.

Carter Observatory
Take a virtual journey through the solar system, see the planets up close and touch fallen rocks at this fascinating space attraction.

Cable Car Museum
Visit this free museum to learn all about the origins of Wellington's historic cable car that dates back to the beginning 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: Return Cable Car Ticket

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

Wellington's Original HD LOTR Experience - includes Weta Tour

Axe Throwing Lesson and Tournament
Top hotels in Kelburn

Rydges Wellington Airport
Room was very clean, spacious with great amenities. Breakfast buffet was good.
Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026

James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
Lovely room on the 21st floor.
Reviewed on 15 Feb 2026

Rydges Wellington
Really enjoyed our stay at this hotel! Very friendly and helpful staff, great food in restaurant!! The room was very clean and comfortable!!
Reviewed on 14 Feb 2026

Gilmer Apartment Hotel
The Gilmore Hotel is absolutely fabulous! It’s in a great location in Wellington, with easy walking access to one of the best shopping streets along with some of the historic district areas. Staff is wonderful and the facilities have been updated and are very modern. Would highly recommend!
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026

Naumi Studio Wellington
Clean room, nice service people, breakfast is always good,very convenient location.
Reviewed on 12 Feb 2026

Bolton Hotel
The hotel the room were all very clean. Service is good. Location is good but better suited for business travellers.
Reviewed on 15 Feb 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
While Karori isn't home to many top sights, Zealandia and Botanic Gardens are some notable places to visit nearby.


