Popular places to visit
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 fascinating museums and acclaimed art scene in this walkable area.
Cuba Street Mall
Enjoy artisan coffees, sample specialty foods, browse through vintage shops or hunt for retro bargains in Wellington's bohemian heart.
Courtenay Place
Shop, wine and dine in this culinary hot spot on one of Wellington's most fashionable streets.
TSB Bank Arena
Located on Wellington’s picturesque waterfront, this multipurpose venue hosts many events, including concerts, trade shows, art exhibitions and more.
Michael Fowler Centre
Wellington’s main stage for conferences and indoor events features award-winning architecture and a year-round calendar of music and arts events.
Things to do
Wellington's Original HD LOTR Experience - includes Weta Tour
Seal Coast Safari - Exclusive access to Wellington's secret coast
Discover Wellington 3 hour City Tour
Wellington: Original LOTR Half-Day Experience with Weta
Wellington: Wētā Workshop Guided Tour Ticket
Top hotels in Kilbirnie
Brentwood Hotel
They get texi for me to go to airport at their cost because no other customer go to airport at that time to use a van shuttle that was nice. Left for airport too early no breakfast.
Reviewed on Nov 1, 2025
U Suites Kilbirnie
Nice clean and spacious apartment. Convenient location. Dishwasher, washing machine and dryer. Easy contactless check in and check out. Good wifi connection and we had free netflix during our stay.
Reviewed on Nov 2, 2025
James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
Great position - easy walk to everywhere
Reviewed on Nov 3, 2025
Rydges Wellington Airport
Convenient
Reviewed on Nov 3, 2025
Rydges Wellington
We did not have breakfast. However we had dinner last night, very good
Reviewed on Nov 3, 2025
Gilmer Apartment Hotel
Great to have a little kitchen, very convenient and very well equipped. Good location close to the main shopping street (steps on the shortest route)
Reviewed on Nov 3, 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Kilbirnie
Lyall Bay
Lyall Bay is well-liked for its beaches. If you'd like to do some sightseeing in the greater Wellington area, you might plan a trip to Wellington Zoo or Newtown Park.
Newtown
If you're spending some time in Newtown, Newtown Park and Wellington Zoo are top sights worth seeing.
Hataitai
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Hataitai and surrounding area, you can visit Mount Victoria Lookout and Oriental Parade.
Miramar
Visitors to Miramar enjoy its beaches, and if you want to do some exploring, The Weta Cave is worth a stop.
Mount Victoria
If you're spending some time in Mount Victoria, Mount Victoria Lookout and Oriental Parade are top sights worth seeing.
Mount Cook
While visiting Mount Cook, you might make a stop by sights like Basin Reserve and Central Park.
