Kelburn Travel Guide
Wellington





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
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.

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.

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.

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.
Top hotels in Kelburn

Rydges Wellington Airport
Clean and convenient.. don’t have to leave the airport. Restaurant on site but did not use it… food also available at the airport, but only mediocre. But for an airport overnight stay it works well..
Reviewed on 29 Jan 2026

James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
Excellent CBD location thats within walking distance to cuba st etc, whole facility is spotless, rooms are decent size, on site cafe and parking make life easier, and staff were very helpful.
Reviewed on 28 Jan 2026

Rydges Wellington
Clean room. Curtains need attention please
Reviewed on 29 Jan 2026

Gilmer Apartment Hotel
Clean room , excellent staff but desk not manned 24 hours. Short cut to centre of town through a multi story car park
Reviewed on 28 Jan 2026

Naumi Studio Wellington
Very beautiful. Wonderful staff and facilities. Perfect inner city location.
Reviewed on 26 Jan 2026

ibis Wellington
Overall generally a good modestbpriced hotel. Decent room, and great location
Reviewed on 18 Jan 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.
