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| | | | Wellington Cable Car: The oldest and most picturesque Tourist Attraction | | | | | |
A visit without using the Cable Car is only half a visit. It is Wellington’s oldest and most picturesque tourist attraction, and takes you up to the Botanic Garden from where you have a spectacular view over the city and its wonderful harbour. From Lambton Quay the Cable Car yourneys up the hill under the motorway, through three tunnels and over three viaducts, past Kelburn Park and Victoria University, to the top entrance of the Botanic Garden. It was built by prisoners within four years and completed in 1902. The Cable Car system was designed by the Dunedin-born engineer James Fulton. It is 785 metres long and raises over 119 metres. The trip up to the top end and the Cable Car Museum in Upland Road takes about three and a half minutes, with three intermediate stops at Clifton Terrace, Talavera Terrace and Salamanca Road. In the early days the two cables’ winding gear was powered by steam, but this was replaced by electricity in 1933. Due to safety concerns the old system including the original cable cars were removed in 1978 and in October 1979 replaced by a more modern system, designed by a Swiss firm. But the red trams have retained their picturesque old-day charm. The Cable Car leaves every 10 minutes, weekdays 7am – 10pm, Sat 8.30am – 10pm, Sun and public holidays 9am – 10pm. Although it is cheaper to buy a return ticket (NZ$ 4.50) think twice. Most people take the ride up the hill and then walk back down to the city through the Botanic Garden. So a single ticket (2.50) is sufficient, a return ticket would be a waste – or become a sponsor of the Cable Car LOL More info about the history of the Cable Car here Annotation: Shortly after our visit the Cable Car was vandalised the first time in its history and could not operate for several hours. Unfortunately the world is full of idiots :-( Phone: (04) 472 2199Directions: Cable Car Lane off Lambton Quay in Wellington's Central Business DistrictWebsite: http://www.wellingtonnz.com/sights_activities/wellington_cable_car Other Contact: info@Wellingtoncablecar.co.nz
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