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 ![Wellington Cable Car ascending on a beautiful day. Wellington New Zealand, Shutterstock ID 1354194941, Purchase Order: SP-1822 ANZ-18120 Wotif Search Engine - Destination Imagery, Order Number: , Clie](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635975870376/780d9364-9ef3-48e6-be59-ff3f0d272936.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![We spent a week on the North Island of New Zealand (our 9th country) in 2014...starting in Auckland and ending in Wellington. This shot is from the top of the cable car looking out over the city. #lens4change](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3798/8a097f04-1c96-46ec-8232-818a8c36e222.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Very worthwhile if in Wellington ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3798/418fa209-4cf8-40a4-9cfb-486df158a47c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![The iconic Wellington cable car pic. Had to do it. Definitely worth the effort for the view! The ride is fun too with lights in the tunnels :)](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3798/a733df7a-dc54-4af4-a5d4-65ca83b3f31d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![View from the Botanic Gardens](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3798/36eff904-276e-469a-b0a5-6ed168a56b00.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 ![Victoria University's Law School in Wellington, New Zealand](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6108422/486732fa-2729-4a2e-9bc4-157db12ae4c2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Victoria University of Wellington 4.5/5(3 reviews) 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Victoria-University-Of-Wellington-Kelburn.d6108422.Attraction) ![Zealandia](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6112758/6609c2fb-36ba-4194-985c-ef1b3ef66c86.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://images.trvl-media.com/place/6108420/878c57ca-4c91-4ea6-9a0f-dd3fab958d57.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://images.trvl-media.com/place/6108424/ca4e0bae-998e-4888-aeb0-00e3b5d1a841.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://images.trvl-media.com/place/6158689/12965201-f2d6-4dfa-844a-5aa245b31035.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) ![Waterfront of port in Wellington, New Zealand](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6156267/fef7159d-48bb-48d9-8db9-061cad831f31.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Interislander Ferry Terminal 4.5/5(28 reviews) Explore the waterfront in Wellington with a trip to Interislander Ferry Terminal. Discover the top-notch restaurants and fascinating museums in this walkable area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Interislander-Ferry-Terminal-Pipitea.d6156267.Attraction) ### Things to do ![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 £86 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 £77 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/wellingtons-original-hd-lotr-experience-includes-weta-tour.a47049360.activity-details) ![Elves, Hobbits, Dwarfs](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47048991/f751018e-ef97-484f-b742-42986d154180.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Wellington's Original LOTR Experience - includes Weta and Lunch £144 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/wellingtons-original-lotr-experience-includes-weta-and-lunch.a47048991.activity-details) ![Wellington Electric Bike Rental](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1396467/f0ad91f8-0d40-4c7a-b8bc-b3d1400c4f39.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Wellington Electric Bike Rental £38 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 £57 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 £15 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/fd5b0cb9_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor 147 The Terrace Wellington Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay £70 12 Apr - 13 Apr 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 ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (1,711 reviews) Did not use Reviewed on 19 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=12%2F04%2F2026&endDate=13%2F04%2F2026&selected=24850&PinnedHotelID=24850&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635975870376) ![Rydges Wellington Airport](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/31000000/30110000/30101400/30101357/7a3e7195_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Rydges Wellington Airport 28 Stewart Duff Drive, Rongotai Wellington £94 5 Apr - 6 Apr 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 ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews) The gym was great. Not being acknowledged while watching 3 staff talk amongst themselves shifted my first impressions to zero care for my presence. I found my grounding and tried again. Upoun entering our room with all our luggage our door cards had not been registered which ment a return to the ... Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=05%2F04%2F2026&endDate=06%2F04%2F2026&selected=30101357&PinnedHotelID=30101357&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635975870376) ![Rydges Wellington](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1600000/1593300/1593277/f5410bd8_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Rydges Wellington 75 Featherston St Wellington £82 5 Apr - 6 Apr 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 ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews) Nice central location, everything was clean and in good condition. The staff were excellent. Reviewed on 14 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=05%2F04%2F2026&endDate=06%2F04%2F2026&selected=1593277&PinnedHotelID=1593277&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635975870376) ![Gilmer Apartment Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1640000/1633900/1633802/1ea2b123_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Gilmer Apartment Hotel 10 Gilmer Terrace Wellington £64 29 Mar - 30 Mar 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! (1,489 reviews) The staff were very friendly and helpful. Reviewed on 17 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=29%2F03%2F2026&endDate=30%2F03%2F2026&selected=1633802&PinnedHotelID=1633802&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635975870376) ![Bolton Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1160000/1158200/1158140/bd535514_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Bolton Hotel Corner of Bolton & Mowbray Streets Wellington £82 27 Mar - 28 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this luxury hotel in Wellington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,002 reviews) Great room with everything we needed Reviewed on 19 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=27%2F03%2F2026&endDate=28%2F03%2F2026&selected=1158140&PinnedHotelID=1158140&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635975870376) ![Naumi Studio Wellington](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/980000/977400/977353/b37176ce_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Naumi Studio Wellington 213 Cuba Street, Te Aro, Wellington Wellington £61 13 Apr - 14 Apr 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! (999 reviews) Central location Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=13%2F04%2F2026&endDate=14%2F04%2F2026&selected=977353&PinnedHotelID=977353&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635975870376) [See all 479 properties in Kelburn](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=21%2F03%2F2026&endDate=22%2F03%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=2026-03-20&endDate=2026-03-21)[20 Mar - 21 Mar](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635975870376&startDate=2026-03-20&endDate=2026-03-21) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635975870376&startDate=2026-03-21&endDate=2026-03-22)[21 Mar - 22 Mar](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635975870376&startDate=2026-03-21&endDate=2026-03-22) [This weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635975870376&startDate=20%2F03%2F2026&endDate=22%2F03%2F2026)[20 Mar - 22 Mar](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635975870376&startDate=20%2F03%2F2026&endDate=22%2F03%2F2026) --- ### Other neighbourhoods around Kelburn ![Wellington City, Aerial Panorama. New Zealand Capital. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976385887/1a6d6dad-62df-48ab-8db5-e53cf176e768.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 which includes a church or cathedral and a sunset](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6112756/9e4b453e-c7e6-470f-a952-958f675bec07.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://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635171298248/69a61606-2467-46c3-a8ab-1dc39eeeb73f.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) ![Slow Boat Records is a fantastic record store in the heart of Wellington. They have a large and varied selection of records, with a big emphasis on local music, including several Maori records. A great stop for any music lover!](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3798/7575a002-4af5-4560-aef7-c876066f639e.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) ![Good morning!](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3798/b377bc70-dfbd-4593-8084-58d0c7b501b7.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) ![Pied Shag, shaking off the water after a dive for a fish lunch](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3798/8cff9d89-3b32-4fea-bbbe-02671ef39a18.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Karori If you're spending some time in Karori, Karori Arts Centre and Wrights Hill Fortress are top sights worth seeing. [](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. 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