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 travels 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. Check out 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 travels to Wellington. Experience the fascinating museums and acclaimed theater scene 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 scene in this walkable area.
Things to do
Wellington's Original LOTR Experience - includes Weta and Lunch
Seal Coast Safari - Exclusive access to Wellington's secret coast
Wellington's Original HD LOTR Experience - includes Weta Tour
4-Day Wellington to Auckland via Rotorua Tour
Other neighborhoods around Kelburn
Wellington CBD
Inner-city suburb boasting high-rise buildings and the financial heart of the region, Wellington Central offers access to Civic Square, Town Hall, Central Library, and the Wellington Cable Car.
Thorndon
While visiting Thorndon, you might make a stop by sights like Lambton Quay and Khandallah Park.
Wellington Waterfront
The ample dining options and fascinating 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
Discover New Zealand's largest entertainment district, bustling with bars, clubs, theaters, and galleries. Explore Te Aro Park, the waterfront area, and Cuba Street's vibrant shops, cafes, and restaurants.
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.
Kelburn
- Victoria University of Wellington
- Zealandia
- Botanic Gardens
- Kelburn Park
- Carter Observatory
- Cable Car Museum
- Interislander Ferry Terminal
- Te Papa
- Wellington Central Business District
- Cuba Street Mall
- Sky Stadium
- Courtenay Place
- TSB Bank Arena
- Michael Fowler Centre
- Lambton Quay
- Massey University
- The Weta Cave
- St James Theatre
- Tākina Wellington Convention and Exhibition Centre
- Wellington Hospital
- Wellington Zoo
- 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
- Trentham Racecourse