Kelburn
Wellington
Popular places to visit
Victoria University of Wellington
Explore the campus of Victoria University of Wellington as part of your travels around 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's Original HD LOTR Experience - includes Weta Tour
Half Day Lord of the Rings Tour
Wellington: Return Cable Car Ticket
Seal Coast Safari - Exclusive access to Wellington's secret coast
Wellington's Original LOTR Experience - includes Weta and Lunch
Top hotels in Kelburn
James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
Excellent stay. Quiet, clean and the staff were excellent.
Reviewed on Apr 14, 2026
Rydges Wellington Airport
Clean room, very quite and bed was comfortable. Staff at checkin gave me an late checkout.
Reviewed on Apr 12, 2026
Rydges Wellington
Clean . Did not eat in restaurant
Reviewed on Apr 14, 2026
Oaks Wellington Hotel
The room was neat and tidy but we only had enough coffee for one day and we stayed two. It was not topped up at all. We had parking which was a very tight fit.
Reviewed on Apr 14, 2026
Bolton Hotel
Room was clean, food was great, and the staff was friendly.
Reviewed on Apr 13, 2026
ibis Wellington
Breakfast was great. Shower was crap.
Reviewed on Apr 11, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Kelburn
Wellington CBD
While visiting Wellington CBD, you might make a stop by sights like Wellington Cable Car and Museum of Wellington City and Sea.
Thorndon
While visiting Thorndon, you might make a stop by sights like Lambton Quay and National Library.
Wellington Waterfront
The ample dining options and fascinating 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
Travelers to Te Aro praise its popular shops. If you've got some more time to explore, be sure to make a stop by St James Theatre and Cuba Street Mall.
Pipitea
If you're spending some time in Pipitea, Sky Stadium and Archives New Zealand are top sights worth seeing.
Karori
While visiting Karori, you might make a stop by sights like Karori Arts Centre and Wrights Hill Fortress.
