Wellington Cable Car
The Wellington Cable Car has been in operation for almost a century and has long been regarded as an important element of Wellington's heritage by residents. The Cable Car ascends 120m over a distance of 612m in five minutes. It traverses three tunnels and three bridges. From the top, it offers spectacular views of the city below.
This is New Zealand's sole extant funicular railway, which was a feat of engineering when it debuted in February 1902. The two red cable cars, which were originally steam-powered when they began over a century ago, have trundled up and down the hill, through three tunnels, and over three bridges numerous times every day since, halting just once for an upgrade break.
The two cable cars that travel in opposing directions can transport up to 100 passengers each. Begin your journey at Lambton Quay in the city center. Look out the windows for panoramic views of the Wellington skyline, as well as the port and Hutt Valley in the distance. At the end of your voyage, visit the free Cable Car Museum, which chronicles the history of the cable car. The Kelburn viewpoint offers even greater views of the city and port. At the top, you'll find one of the more iconic views overlooking Wellington. If you time it properly, you may get your own blue-skyed panorama of the city, complete with the red cable car in the front.
- Google Rating: 4.5/5
- Website: https://www.wellingtoncablecar.co.nz/
- Phone: +64 4 472 2199
- Opening Hours: Mon to Thu - 7:30 to 20:00, Friday - 7:30 to 21:00, Sat - 8:30 to 21:00, Sunday(Public Holidays) - 8:30 to 19:00
- Address: 280 Lambton Quay, Wellington Central, Wellington 6011, New Zealand
