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Wellington Cable CarvsOld Government Buildings
Wellington Cable Car and Old Government Buildings are both recommended by travel writers. On balance, Wellington Cable Car ranks slightly better than Old Government Buildings. Wellington Cable Car comes in at 84 with accolades from 4 publications such as Afar Magazine, Atlas Obscura and Lonely Planet.
Wellington Cable Car
Fodor's
Lonely Planet
Afar Magazine
Atlas Obscura
Frommer's Frommer's
Travel + Leisure
Lambton Quay, Wellington, New Zealand
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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
Afar Magazine "Connecting busy Lambton Quay and the tranquil Botanic Garden, Wellington's cable car has been a popular mode of transport for over 100 years." 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"
How to Plan the Perfect Trip to New Zealand
November 14, 2023
Old Government Buildings Fodor's Lonely Planet
Michelin Guide
Cnr Lambton Quay & Whitmore St, Wellington 6001, New Zealand
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Fodor's "This second-largest wooden structure in the world is now home to Victoria University's law faculty." Full review
Lonely Planet "Across the road from Parliament House and the Beehive, the Government Buildings are the largest wooden building in the southern hemisphere, doing a pretty good impersonation of stone." Full review
Michelin Guide 1 Star
"The Old Government Buildings (1876), built out of indigenous kauri trees, are truly impressive in size." Full review
