Kelburn Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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
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.
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.
Activities
Axe Throwing Lesson and Tournament
Wellington: Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa
Wellington: Return Cable Car Ticket
Seal Coast Safari - Exclusive access to Wellington's secret coast
Wellington: Wētā Workshop Guided Tour Ticket
Our pick of the best Kelburn Hotel Deals
Rydges Wellington Airport
The room was spotless
Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026
James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
Very comfortable bed and pillows. The room was quiet even for a stormy night. The reception staff were friendly and helpful. And the room service staff were courteous and kind.
Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026
Rydges Wellington
The view
Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026
Gilmer Apartment Hotel
Clean, serviced apartment with good amenities in a good location near waterfront and cable car. Excellent reception. Surrounded by car parks so no good views out of the window.
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026
Naumi Studio Wellington
Gorgeous quirky design features at this hotel, loved the bar and my room was clean and very stylish
Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026
West Plaza Hotel
Good location, room was fine and breakfast was good.
Reviewed on 23 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.
