Popular places to visit
Zealandia
Visit this protected eco-park for a taste of pre-historic New Zealand before the arrival of humans.
Botanic Gardens
The combination of sweet scents, vibrant colour and sparkling water features make this beautiful garden a popular visit for tourists.
Carter Observatory
Learn about the origins of the universe, get your hands on rocks that have fallen directly from space, and take a journey to the outer reaches of the solar system.
Cable Car Museum
Visit this free museum to journey back to the start of the 20th century when the story of Wellington's cable car began.
Te Papa
Engage your senses with a trip to this New Zealand museum, home to the national art collection and interactive exhibits on everything from nature to Māori legend.
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's Original HD LOTR Experience - includes Weta Tour
Discover Wellington 3 hour City Tour
4-Day Wellington to Auckland via Rotorua Tour
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Other neighbourhoods around Kelburn
Wellington CBD
If you're spending some time in Wellington CBD, Wellington Cable Car and TSB Bank Arena 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 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.
- Victoria University of Wellington
- Zealandia
- Botanic Gardens
- Carter Observatory
- Kelburn Park
- Cable Car Museum
- Interislander Ferry Terminal
- Te Papa
- Wellington Central Business District
- Cuba Street Mall
- Sky Stadium
- Courtenay Place
- TSB Bank Arena
- Michael Fowler Centre
- Lambton Quay
- The Weta Cave
- Massey University
- St James Theatre
- Wellington Zoo
- Mount Victoria Lookout
- Oriental Bay Beach
- Wellington Cable Car
- Beehive
- The Opera House
- New Zealand Parliament Buildings
- Oriental Parade
- Petone Foreshore
- Archives New Zealand
- Newtown Park
- Southern Cross Hospital
- Trentham Racecourse