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Wellington Cable Car

280 Lambton Quay, Wellington 6011, New Zealand
+64 4-472 2199
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The highlight to any visit to Wellington is a trip on Wellington Cable Car. In just 5 minutes you will reach the top of the Botanic Garden where panoramic views of the city and harbour are the reward. You can also visit the Space Place Observatory here. Before you head back down make sure to visit the Cable Car Museum (free entry), which provides a history of the city's symbolic mode of transport and see the original cars and winding machinery on display. There are walking tracks that start at the top of the Cable Car if you're keen on a stroll back to the city. The Cable Cars leave every 10 minutes.
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280 Lambton Quay, Wellington 6011, New Zealand
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Reviewed yesterday

The cable car is part of their transit system, so it leaves on regular intervals and is about a 10-15 minute ride to the top on the mountain. If you don't come from a place with cable cars, it is a neat experience that is...More

Thank Corwin L
Reviewed yesterday

The Wellington Cable car travels from the City up to a viewing area fro splendid views of the City. From the top you can walk through to the Botanical gardens or take a return trip back to the city.

Thank Graemedh
Reviewed yesterday via mobile

This short ride is definitely worth doing. In just a few minutes you are transported to the top of a hill where there is a fabulous panoramic view of the city and the waterfront. There is an area where photo’s can be taken that take...More

Thank neil1342014
Reviewed 2 days ago via mobile

Some people use this cable car to get to work each day. But mainly it's tourists wanting to see a great view of the city and harbour. You can get in at the bottom of top. Payment is at the bottom and you can pay...More

Thank MrsDeeH
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Reviewed 2 days ago via mobile

Fun to ride it to the top of the hill and lookout, but time it right or else your riding a full car with commuters!

Thank A TripAdvisor Member
Reviewed 2 days ago

You can catch the Cable car every 10-15 mins. Easy access from Lambton Quay.The views of the City combined with the Gardens make the trip well worth while.

Thank Grant B
Reviewed 2 days ago via mobile

I was so excited to go on a Wellington Cable Car ride. It's a short ride and will take you to the Botanical Garden and Zealandia as well as the cable car museum. The car is clean and brand new. Some locals use it as...More

Thank Arsalan A
Reviewed 2 days ago

If in Wellington, strongly suggest you make time for the cable car up the mountain. Very safe and one of a kind views of the entire city. This cable car run is totally special in its view, the ease of use, the shortness of the...More

Thank ralphwilhelm1
Reviewed 3 days ago via mobile

Nothing special, something to do when you are in Wellington. However the gardens at the end of the track are something special and a must whilst you are in Wellington.

Thank Paul111967
Reviewed 3 days ago via mobile

We took the cabel car one way. Came down via botanical garden. Up on the hill there some activitis. We enjoyed it.

Thank Sinora P
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Michelle H
4 January 2018|
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Response from TexasCatBird | Reviewed this property |
Our ship, Holland's Noordam, docked at Atorea Quay near Westpac Arena, which is located in an industrial area and does not allow for pedestrian traffic. So we took the complimentary bus available, just as you depart the... More
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Christopher D
18 August 2017|
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Response from WCCL | Property representative |
Kia Ora, the quick historic trip takes about 5 minutes. The Cable Car runs every 10 minutes between Lambton Quay (city centre) and Kelburn (Top of Cable Car where other iconic attracions of Wellington are, such as: Kelburn... More
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bob3977
10 May 2016|
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Response from WCCL | Property representative |
Hi there, the walk back down through the Botanic Garden (following the Pohutukawa flower tiles) takes approximately 40 minutes and is mostly a downhill walk. You'll end up at the Reserve Bank which is opposite the Parliament... More
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