Popular places to visit
Zealandia
Explore the great outdoors at Zealandia, a lovely green space in Wellington. Discover the top-notch restaurants and fascinating museums in this walkable area.
Botanic Gardens
Explore the great outdoors at Botanic Gardens, a lovely green space in Wellington. Discover the top-notch restaurants and fascinating museums in this walkable area.
Carter Observatory
You can study the exhibits at Carter Observatory, a museum with a story of its own, during your trip to Wellington. Discover the top-notch restaurants and fascinating museums in this walkable area.
Cable Car Museum
You can browse the exhibits at Cable Car Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Wellington. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Te Papa
You can study the exhibits at Te Papa, a museum with a story of its own, during your holiday in Wellington. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene and fascinating museums in this walkable area.
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 galleries in this walkable area.
Top hotels in Kelburn
James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
Room and amenities provided excellent rest and privacy
Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025
Rydges Wellington Airport
Lovely friendly staff,room was spotless,quiet and so comfortable.
Reviewed on 8 Dec 2025
Rydges Wellington
The room was very nice. The restaurant food was excellent.
Reviewed on 5 Dec 2025
Gilmer Apartment Hotel
Would recommend Gilmer - I arrived after hours and everything was set up for me including parking which is very easy and convenient. The hotel is easy to access from SH1 which reduces city driving. The room had everything I needed. I didn’t need aircon but there was a fan.
Reviewed on 10 Dec 2025
Bolton Hotel
Love The Bolton! Great rooms, friendly and helpful staff and good location.
Reviewed on 5 Dec 2025
Oaks Wellington Hotel
Clean tidy room, friendly staff
Reviewed on 6 Dec 2025
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 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 Parliament House 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.
Kelburn Travel Guide
- Te Papa
- Cuba Street Mall
- Sky Stadium
- Courtenay Place
- The Weta Cave
- TSB Bank Arena
- Michael Fowler Centre
- Lambton Quay
- Wellington Hospital
- Oriental Bay Beach
- Wellington Cable Car
- New Zealand Parliament Buildings
- Waitangi Park
- Mount Victoria Lookout
- Tākina Wellington Convention and Exhibition Centre
- Oriental Parade
- Beehive
- Archives New Zealand
- The Opera House
- Petone Foreshore
- Basin Reserve
