Wellington Cable Car

Very cool - right in the middle of the city Lambton Quay shopping and business area - CBD. The entrance to the ticket booth is tucked into an alleyway. I came upon it unexpectedly whilst walking around . Runs every 10 minutes. Lovely views on the ride up with commentary.nNice little coffee shop at the top. Had a delicious cappuccino and a tasty treat. Enjoyed the great views. I decided to walk back down through the botanical gardens on well laid, paved paths passing through clearly marked gardens. Highly recommend. Marvelous children's playground along the way.nI saw signs while at the top for the observatory but didn't have enough time to check it out.nI recommend to buying a one way going up as it's very easy and simple to purchase your return if you decide to ride down instead of walk down.nGive this delightful adventure time, don't be in a hurry. There's also a public bus at the top of you want to go elsewhere.

This local cable car is a historic Wellington icon and a must-try experience when visiting the city. It not only takes you to the entrance of the Wellington Botanic Garden, but also offers a beautiful scenic view of the city as you ride uphill.nnAt the top, you’ll find a viewing deck with fantastic city panoramas, the Cable Car Museum, and a café that serves great coffee — a perfect spot to relax and take in the view.nnFor a return fare of just $10 NZD, it’s an affordable and enjoyable way to experience one of Wellington’s classic attractions. Highly recommended for both locals and tourists exploring the city!

It is a funicular railway in Wellington, New Zealand between Lambton Quay, the main shopping street in the central city, and Kelburn, a suburb in the hills overlooking the central city and Wellington Harbour. The cable car route rises 120 m over a length of 609 m. The trip takes about 5 minutes each way and is a very popular ride and place at the top, lots of tourists and locals. You can get to the summit by car or public transport as well. Plenty of free parking available at the summit. Toilets available at summit and base. Cafes and restaurants available. At the top you can visit the cable car museum, botanic gardens. Lots of people here, careful with personal belongings. Easy terrain, lot of easy walking. Wear comfy shoes, take water, wear hat, sunscreen. Beautiful place. Lots to see. Lovely place for picnic. Great place for photography. You can also walk down safe tracks from the summit to the city terminal like we did. Cable car fees payable.

This cable car takes you to the top of the hill, offering a beautiful view of the city and the bay. It's a historic cable car, having celebrated its 120th anniversary in 2022. You can visit the museum for free to understand who built it and how. Once you reach the top, you can relax or continue on to visit the botanic gardens. The return ticket is $NZ12, well worth it.

Cable car was fun. Affordable too only $10 and the museum at the top was interesting. Love how you can see underneath how everything works. We also discovered Space Place nearby which was so cool. We ended up watching a show there but ran out of time to look through the science museum properly. Will definitely be coming back.

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