Kelburn Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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Carter Observatory featuring an observatory and interior views
Carter Observatory showing an observatory and interior views as well as an individual female
Carter Observatory which includes interior views and an observatory
Botanic Gardens showing flowers and a park

Popular places to visit

Zealandia

Zealandia

4.5/5(88 reviews)

A fascinating eco-attraction that takes you back in history to explore prehistoric New Zealand.

Zealandia
Botanic Gardens featuring a park, flowers and forests

Botanic Gardens

4.5/5(420 reviews)

Discover 25 hectares of horticultural heaven, brimming with native plants, fragrant flowers and rare trees.

Botanic Gardens
Carter Observatory showing an observatory and interior views

Carter Observatory

4.5/5(34 reviews)

Take a virtual journey through the solar system, see the planets up close and touch fallen rocks at this fascinating space attraction.

Carter Observatory
Cable Car Museum showing street scenes and a house

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.

Cable Car Museum
Te Papa

Te Papa

4.5/5(1,004 reviews)

Get hands on as you learn about the heritage of these islands at New Zealand's free national museum.

Te Papa
Cuba Street Mall which includes café lifestyle and outdoor eating as well as a large group of people

Cuba Street Mall

4/5(1,370 reviews)

Enjoy artisan coffees, sample specialty foods, browse through vintage shops or hunt for retro bargains in Wellington's bohemian heart.

Cuba Street Mall

Activities

Wētā Workshop Experience in Wellington

Wētā Workshop Experiences Tour - Wellington

AU$54
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Wētā Workshop Experiences Tour - Wellington
The black rider is looking for something, or someone.

Wellington's Original HD LOTR Experience - includes Weta Tour

AU$159
per adult
Wellington's Original HD LOTR Experience - includes Weta Tour
Travel in style and comfort

Discover Wellington 3 hour City Tour

AU$81
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Discover Wellington 3 hour City Tour
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Te Papa Museum Entry International Visitors

AU$32
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Te Papa Museum Entry International Visitors
Time for a rest.

Seal Coast Safari - Exclusive access to Wellington's secret coast

AU$177
per adult
Seal Coast Safari - Exclusive access to Wellington's secret coast
Return Ferry Ticket from Queens Wharf, Wellington to Days Bay

Wellington: Return Ferry Ticket to Days Bay

AU$29
per adult
Wellington: Return Ferry Ticket to Days Bay
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Our pick of the best Kelburn Hotel Deals

James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
4.5 out of 5
147 The Terrace, Wellington
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$110 per night from 30 Apr to 1 May
AU$110
includes taxes & fees
30 Apr - 1 May
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Wellington. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,387 reviews)
"The Staff where fantastic, Look out for there raising star Dawson they went above and beyond to take care of us. Short but great stay in the city"

Reviewed on 27 Mar. 2025

James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
Rydges Wellington Airport
Rydges Wellington Airport
4.5 out of 5
28 Stewart Duff Drive, Rongotai, Wellington
The price is AU$187 per night from 11 Apr to 12 Apr
AU$187
includes taxes & fees
11 Apr - 12 Apr
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Wellington. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 bars/lounges, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,004 reviews)
"Just a quick walk down to the lift to the airport"

Reviewed on 29 Mar. 2025

Rydges Wellington Airport
Rydges Wellington
Rydges Wellington
4.5 out of 5
75 Featherston St, Wellington
The price is AU$161 per night from 28 Apr to 29 Apr
AU$161
includes taxes & fees
28 Apr - 29 Apr
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Wellington. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,003 reviews)
"Everything was great"

Reviewed on 29 Mar. 2025

Rydges Wellington
Copthorne Hotel Wellington, Oriental Bay
Copthorne Hotel Wellington, Oriental Bay
4 out of 5
100 Oriental Parade, Oriental Bay, Wellington
The price is AU$156 per night from 6 Apr to 7 Apr
AU$156
includes taxes & fees
6 Apr - 7 Apr
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Wellington. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,005 reviews)
"Great view, nice clean room. walking distance to many restaurants and harbourside."

Reviewed on 28 Mar. 2025

Copthorne Hotel Wellington, Oriental Bay
ibis Wellington
ibis Wellington
3.5 out of 5
153 Featherston St, Wellington
The price is AU$107 per night from 26 Apr to 27 Apr
AU$107
includes taxes & fees
26 Apr - 27 Apr
Stay at this 3.5-star eco-certified hotel in Wellington. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), parking (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,003 reviews)
"Everything"

Reviewed on 29 Mar. 2025

ibis Wellington
Oaks Wellington Hotel
Oaks Wellington Hotel
4.5 out of 5
89 Courtenay Place, Te Aro, Wellington, Wellington
The price is AU$154 per night from 27 Apr to 28 Apr
AU$154
includes taxes & fees
27 Apr - 28 Apr
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Wellington. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews)
"Very clean room and quiet room. Parking was bit cramped for car bigger than small hatchback. Also having to lug suitcases up the stairwell to go into reception and down again when leaving."

Reviewed on 28 Mar. 2025

Oaks Wellington Hotel
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Other neighbourhoods around Kelburn

Wellington featuring interior views and kayaking or canoeing

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.

Wellington CBD
St Paul\'s Cathedral featuring heritage architecture, a church or cathedral and religious aspects

Thorndon

4/5(162 area reviews)

If you're spending some time in Thorndon, Lambton Quay and St Paul's Cathedral are top sights worth seeing.

Thorndon
Wellington which includes a city, a sunset and a bridge

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.

Wellington Waterfront
Courtenay Place featuring interior views and a bar as well as a small group of people

Te Aro

4.5/5(1,649 area reviews)

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.

Te Aro
Old St Paul\'s which includes street scenes and a church or cathedral

Pipitea

If you're spending some time in Pipitea, Sky Stadium and Archives New Zealand are top sights worth seeing.

Pipitea
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Karori

While Karori isn't home to many top sights, Zealandia and Botanic Gardens are some notable places to visit nearby.

Karori

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