Wellington Cable Car

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Top 1% of attractions in Wellington
8 / 10

7 expert reviews

“Connecting busy Lambton Quay and the tranquil Botanic Garden, Wellington's cable car has been a popular mode of transport for over 100 years.”

– Afar Magazine

Fodor's Fodor's
"The Swiss-built funicular railway makes a short-but-sharp climb to Kelburn Terminal, from which there are great views across parks and city buildings to Port Nicholson." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
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"One of Wellington’s big-ticket attractions is the little red cable car that clanks up the steep slope from Lambton Quay to Kelburn." Full review
Atlas Obscura Atlas Obscura
"New Zealand's only running funicular railway. " Full review
Frommer's Frommer's
"This small, award-winning museum pays homage to the residents of this hilly city and the cable cars they use to make their lives more convenient" Full review
Frommer's Frommer's
"This splendid little 4 1/2-minute trip takes you to some of the best views you'??ll see anywhere. Pray for fine weather, as Wellington city and the harbor look spectacular from up here on..." Full review
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