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

Willis Wellington Hotel
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James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
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Copthorne Hotel Wellington, Oriental Bay
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Gilmer Apartment Hotel
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Rydges Wellington
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Rydges Wellington Airport
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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 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.
- Te Papa
- Cuba Street Mall
- Sky Stadium
- Courtenay Place
- TSB Bank Arena
- Michael Fowler Centre
- Lambton Quay
- The Weta Cave
- Tākina Wellington Convention and Exhibition Centre
- Wellington Hospital
- Mount Victoria Lookout
- Oriental Bay Beach
- Wellington Cable Car
- The Opera House
- Beehive
- Oriental Parade
- New Zealand Parliament Buildings
- Petone Foreshore
- Archives New Zealand
- Newtown Park