Kelburn Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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We spent a week on the North Island of New Zealand (our 9th country) in 2014...starting in Auckland and ending in Wellington. This shot is from the top of the cable car looking out over the city. #lens4change
Very worthwhile if in Wellington
The iconic Wellington cable car pic. Had to do it. Definitely worth the effort for the view! The ride is fun too with lights in the tunnels :)
View from the Botanic Gardens

Popular places to visit

Victoria University's Law School in Wellington, New Zealand

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.

Victoria University of Wellington
Zealandia

Zealandia

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

Zealandia
Botanic Gardens featuring a park, flowers and forests

Botanic Gardens

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

Botanic Gardens
Carter Observatory showing an observatory and interior views

Carter Observatory

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

Carter Observatory
Cable Car Museum showing street scenes and a house

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.

Cable Car Museum
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

Activities

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Wellington's Original HD LOTR Experience - includes Weta Tour

AU$148
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

AU$165
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Seal Coast Safari - Exclusive access to Wellington's secret coast
Zealandia Twilight Tour

Zealandia Twilight Tour

AU$93
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Zealandia Twilight Tour
Travel in style and comfort

Discover Wellington 3 hour City Tour

AU$75
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Discover Wellington 3 hour City Tour
Wētā Workshop Guided Transfers & Tour

Wētā Workshop Guided Transfers & Tour

AU$84
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Wētā Workshop Guided Transfers & Tour
View of Miramar from Mt Vic

Wellington Guided eBike Tour-Cruise Shore Excursion

AU$165
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Wellington Guided eBike Tour-Cruise Shore Excursion
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Our pick of the best Kelburn Hotel Deals

James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor

James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor

4.5 out of 5
147 The Terrace Wellington
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$123 per night from 13 Apr to 14 Apr
AU$123
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! (1,716 reviews)
Prefer shower not over bath

Reviewed on 10 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 AU$174 per night from 5 Apr to 6 Apr
AU$174
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 AU$164 per night from 5 Apr to 6 Apr
AU$164
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! (1,001 reviews)
No Ocean view. Although the heater adjustment didn't work we were warm enough for a comfortable sleep.

Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026

Rydges Wellington
Gilmer Apartment Hotel

Gilmer Apartment Hotel

3.5 out of 5
10 Gilmer Terrace Wellington
The price is AU$119 per night from 22 Mar to 23 Mar
AU$119
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! (1,481 reviews)
Fair sized room right on the doorstep for City centre, museums, wharfs. Washing machine in Queen suite, and a bigger machine available if required. Spotless. Parking available if booked everyone very friendly. Wifi worked for us no problems. Upgrading air con so will be even more comfortable.

Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026

Gilmer Apartment Hotel
Bolton Hotel

Bolton Hotel

4.5 out of 5
Corner of Bolton & Mowbray Streets Wellington
The price is AU$152 per night from 20 Mar to 21 Mar
AU$152
20 Mar - 21 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Wellington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
Good downtown location. Used the pool and hot tub both of which were nice. Our Ferry out the next day was 3.5 hours late so they let us leave our car in the parking garage (we had valet parking the previous day) all the next day at no additional cost. Cooked in the kitchenette but the dinner menu ...

Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026

Bolton Hotel
Naumi Studio Wellington

Naumi Studio Wellington

4 out of 5
213 Cuba Street, Te Aro, Wellington Wellington
The price is AU$108 per night from 12 Apr to 13 Apr
AU$108
12 Apr - 13 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Wellington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (995 reviews)
Great staff and cute hotel, but very thin walls between rooms and windows rattled loudly from wind.

Reviewed on 12 Mar 2026

Naumi Studio Wellington
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Other neighbourhoods around Kelburn

Wellington City, Aerial Panorama. New Zealand Capital.

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.

Wellington CBD
St Paul\'s Cathedral which includes a church or cathedral and a sunset

Thorndon

4/5(162 area reviews)

If you're spending some time in Thorndon, Lambton Quay and National Library are top sights worth seeing.

Thorndon
Wellington showing a city, a bridge and a sunset

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.

Wellington Waterfront
Slow Boat Records is a fantastic record store in the heart of Wellington. They have a large and varied selection of records, with a big emphasis on local music, including several Maori records. A great stop for any music lover!

Te Aro

4.5/5(1,649 area reviews)

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.

Te Aro
Good morning!

Pipitea

If you're spending some time in Pipitea, Sky Stadium and Archives New Zealand are top sights worth seeing.

Pipitea
Pied Shag, shaking off the water after a dive for a fish lunch

Karori

If you're spending some time in Karori, Karori Arts Centre and Wrights Hill Fortress are top sights worth seeing.

Karori

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