Experts' Choice Award Wellington Cable Car
What the experts agree on
Wellington's iconic red cable car climbs from Lambton Quay to Kelburn in under five minutes, delivering panoramic city views and access to the Botanic Garden. New Zealand's only funicular, it's been a beloved transport link for over a century with a
“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 "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 "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 "New Zealand's only running funicular railway. " Full review
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 "This splendid little 4 1/2-minute trip takes you to some of the best views...it's also the best way to access the Wellington Botanic Garden; and there is a fine little Cable Car Museum at the top" Full review
Travel + Leisure "For panoramic views of the city, jump on the historic Wellington Cable Car, which boards in the heart of the Lambton Quay shopping district and travels up the hillside of Kelburn"
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Condé Nast Traveler "Make a quick esce from the central city on the fire engine red Wellington Cable Car that has been trundling up and down the Kelburn hillside since 1902. You can catch the cable car from..."
New York Times "Take a five-minute cable car ride from Lambton Quay up to Kelburn (5 dollars for a one-way trip)"
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