Title: Kelburn Travel Guide: Best of Kelburn, Wellington Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Kelburn](https://expedia.co.uk/Kelburn-Wellington-Hotels.0-n553248635975870376-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to Wellington](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Wellington.d6127327.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Wellington](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Wellington.d6127327.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Kelburn Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Kelburn.d553248635975870376.Car-Hire-Guide)[Kelburn Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Kelburn.d553248635975870376.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Kelburn Travel Guide ## Wellington ![Photo provided by Positively Wellington](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/44000/44114-Carter-Observatory.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo provided by Positively Wellington](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/44000/44114-Carter-Observatory.jpg) ![Carter Observatory featuring an observatory and interior views](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/58000/58736-Carter-Observatory.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Carter Observatory which includes an observatory and interior views as well as an individual female](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/58000/58742-Carter-Observatory.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Carter Observatory featuring an observatory and interior views](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/58000/58737-Carter-Observatory.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Botanic Gardens featuring flowers and a park](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/58000/58699-Wellington-Botanic-Garden.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Kelburn Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Wellington travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Wellington.dx6127327) --- ### Popular places to visit ![Zealandia](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/179000/179187-Wellington.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Zealandia 5/5(4 reviews) Your best chance of seeing rare native species in the wild, this eco-attraction is a fenced valley that protects many native bird species. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Zealandia-Kelburn.d6112758.Attraction) ![Botanic Gardens featuring flowers, forests and a park](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/44000/44094-Wellington-Botanic-Garden.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Botanic Gardens 4.5/5(25 reviews) A horticultural hot spot of color and sweet fragrances features native plants, rare trees and glowing insects. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Botanic-Gardens-Kelburn.d6108420.Attraction) ![Carter Observatory showing an observatory and interior views](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/58000/58743-Carter-Observatory.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Carter Observatory 3/5(1 review) Look at the rings of Saturn, touch rocks that have fallen from space and go on a virtual journey to the farthest regions of our solar system. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Carter-Observatory-Kelburn.d6108424.Attraction) ![Cable Car Museum which includes street scenes and a house](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/44000/44110-Cable-Car-Museum.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Cable Car Museum This free museum tells the story of Wellington’s cable car since its beginnings at the turn of the 20th century. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Cable-Car-Museum-Kelburn.d6158689.Attraction) ![Te Papa](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/179000/179150-Wellington.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Te Papa 5/5(34 reviews) See, smell and touch the exhibits at New Zealand’s hi-tech and interactive free national museum. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Te-Papa-Te-Aro.d6108396.Attraction) ![Cuba Street Mall showing café scenes and outdoor eating as well as a large group of people](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/58000/58676-Cuba-Street-Mall.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Cuba Street Mall 4.5/5(30 reviews) Enjoy artisan coffees, sample specialty foods, browse through vintage shops or hunt for retro bargains in Wellington's bohemian heart. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Cuba-Street-Mall-Te-Aro.d6125704.Attraction) ### Things to do ![Wellington: Return Cable Car Ticket](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4553694/59fc92f7-72f2-44cc-a1c3-8c4a5b07a4de.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Wellington: Return Cable Car Ticket £5 per adult **78%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/wellington-return-cable-car-ticket.a4553694.activity-details) ![Time for a rest.](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47048934/db430be4-9867-4f71-8344-c2d934f71c73.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Seal Coast Safari - Exclusive access to Wellington's secret coast £84 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/seal-coast-safari-exclusive-access-to-wellingtons-secret-coast.a47048934.activity-details) ![The black rider is looking for something, or someone.](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47049360/77d5df68-a7f0-4c0a-8482-f2102384b0ca.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Wellington's Original HD LOTR Experience - includes Weta Tour £76 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/wellingtons-original-hd-lotr-experience-includes-weta-tour.a47049360.activity-details) ![Wellington Electric Bike Rental](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1396467/97261f1e-379f-4ef4-9dc1-4c2bf34a3677.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Wellington Electric Bike Rental £37 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/wellington-electric-bike-rental.a1396467.activity-details) ![Take the best Wellington tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1753662/073ddcb1-da78-470e-9215-f831a241dc7e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Half Day Tour of Wellington £55 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/half-day-tour-of-wellington.a1753662.activity-details) ![Wellington: Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/467476/f02c447f-f801-45af-9a5c-c06ad18f0e71.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Wellington: Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa £32 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/wellington-museum-of-new-zealand-te-papa-tongarewa.a467476.activity-details) [See all activities in Wellington](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Wellington.d6127327.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Top hotels in Kelburn ![James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/24900/24850/72179529_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor 147 The Terrace Wellington Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay £57 1 Feb - 2 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this luxury hotel in Wellington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 bars/lounges and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (1,660 reviews) Brilliant central location with parking. Reviewed on 15 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=01%2F02%2F2026&endDate=02%2F02%2F2026&selected=24850&PinnedHotelID=24850&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635975870376) ![Rydges Wellington Airport](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/31000000/30110000/30101400/30101357/02929c99_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Rydges Wellington Airport 28 Stewart Duff Drive, Rongotai Wellington £84 24 Jan - 25 Jan includes taxes & fees Stay at this luxury hotel in Wellington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 bars/lounges and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ... 9/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews) Clean. Comfortable. Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=24%2F01%2F2026&endDate=25%2F01%2F2026&selected=30101357&PinnedHotelID=30101357&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635975870376) ![Rydges Wellington](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1600000/1593300/1593277/963b0daa_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Rydges Wellington 75 Featherston St Wellington £78 23 Jan - 24 Jan includes taxes & fees Stay at this luxury hotel in Wellington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ... 8.2/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews) . Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=23%2F01%2F2026&endDate=24%2F01%2F2026&selected=1593277&PinnedHotelID=1593277&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635975870376) ![Gilmer Apartment Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1640000/1633900/1633802/949d1c70_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Gilmer Apartment Hotel 10 Gilmer Terrace Wellington £60 19 Jan - 20 Jan includes taxes & fees Stay at this aparthotel in Wellington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (1,430 reviews) Great clean and close to everything Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=19%2F01%2F2026&endDate=20%2F01%2F2026&selected=1633802&PinnedHotelID=1633802&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635975870376) ![Naumi Studio Wellington](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/980000/977400/977353/9e768313_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Naumi Studio Wellington 213 Cuba Street, Te Aro, Wellington Wellington £57 19 Jan - 20 Jan includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Wellington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (943 reviews) General vibe of the hotel. Reviewed on 10 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=19%2F01%2F2026&endDate=20%2F01%2F2026&selected=977353&PinnedHotelID=977353&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635975870376) ![ibis Wellington](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/900000/892500/892402/42c96629_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### ibis Wellington 153 Featherston St Wellington Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay £55 1 Feb - 2 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Wellington. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), parking (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (1,011 reviews) Only parking let this down. Everything else was fine. Reviewed on 9 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=01%2F02%2F2026&endDate=02%2F02%2F2026&selected=892402&PinnedHotelID=892402&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635975870376) [See all 483 properties in Kelburn](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=19%2F01%2F2026&endDate=20%2F01%2F2026®ionId=553248635975870376) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ## Check Kelburn hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635975870376&startDate=2026-01-18&endDate=2026-01-19)[18 Jan - 19 Jan](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635975870376&startDate=2026-01-18&endDate=2026-01-19) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635975870376&startDate=2026-01-19&endDate=2026-01-20)[19 Jan - 20 Jan](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635975870376&startDate=2026-01-19&endDate=2026-01-20) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635975870376&startDate=23%2F01%2F2026&endDate=25%2F01%2F2026)[23 Jan - 25 Jan](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635975870376&startDate=23%2F01%2F2026&endDate=25%2F01%2F2026) --- ### Other neighbourhoods around Kelburn ![Wellington featuring interior views and kayaking or canoeing](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/58000/58755-Wellington.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Wellington-Wellington-CBD.dx553248635976385887) ![St Paul\'s Cathedral featuring heritage architecture, a church or cathedral and religious aspects](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/58000/58786-St-Pauls-Cathedral.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Thorndon If you're spending some time in Thorndon, Lambton Quay and National Library are top sights worth seeing. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Wellington-Thorndon.dx553248635974586908) ![Wellington which includes a city, a sunset and a bridge](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/180000/180651-Wellington-Waterfront.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Wellington-Wellington-Waterfront.dx553248635171298248) ![Courtenay Place featuring interior views and a bar as well as a small group of people](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/58000/58668-Courtenay-Place.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Te Aro 4.5/5(47 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Wellington-Te-Aro.dx553248635943691114) ![Old St Paul\'s which includes street scenes and a church or cathedral](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/44000/44112-Old-St-Pauls.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Pipitea If you're spending some time in Pipitea, Sky Stadium and Archives New Zealand are top sights worth seeing. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Wellington-Pipitea.dx693198877743480832) ![Default Image](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/e07c4471a38fceead1f7eaf72495c981.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Karori While Karori isn't home to many top sights, Zealandia and Botanic Gardens are some notable places to visit nearby. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Wellington-Karori.dx553248635976007575) --- --- - [Stays](?pwaLob=wizard-hotel-pwa-v2) - [Packages](?pwaLob=wizard-package-pwa) - [Flights](?pwaLob=wizard-flight-pwa) - [Things to do](?pwaLob=wizard-lx-pwa) - [Cruises](?pwaLob=wizard-cruise-pwa) - [Cars](?pwaLob=wizard-car-pwa) # Kelburn Travel Guide ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels when you book in the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. Scan the QR code with your device camera and download our app