Kelburn Travel Guide
Popular places to visit
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.
Te Papa
Get hands on as you learn about the heritage of these islands at New Zealand's free national museum.
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.
Activities
Wellington Self-Guided Audio Tour
Private Wellington Full Day Sightseeing Tour
4-Day Wellington to Auckland via Rotorua Tour
Wellington: Te Awa Kairangi Class 3 Whitewater Rafting Tour
Intro to Wellington Bike Tour
30 Mins Lamborghini Supercar Passenger Experience
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Other neighbourhoods around Kelburn
Wellington CBD
If you're spending some time in Wellington CBD, Wellington Cable Car and New Zealand Portrait Gallery are top sights worth seeing.
Thorndon
If you're spending some time in Thorndon, Lambton Quay and St Paul's Cathedral 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 Beehive 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.
- Botanic Gardens
- Kelburn Park
- Interislander Ferry Terminal
- Te Papa
- Wellington Central Business District
- Cuba Street Mall
- Courtenay Place
- Sky Stadium
- Wellington Zoo
- Lambton Quay
- Michael Fowler Centre
- The Weta Cave
- Wellington Cable Car
- TSB Bank Arena
- Oriental Bay Beach
- New Zealand Parliament Buildings
- Beehive
- Mount Victoria Lookout
- Oriental Parade
- Trentham Racecourse
- Petone Foreshore