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Cable Car Museum

1A Upland Rd, North Island 6012 New Zealand

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Opens Sun 9:30a

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“Learn the history of Wellingtons famous cable cars”

Visit the Cable Car Museum as part of your trip on the cable car, it is located adjacent to Kelburn Terminus. It houses the original winding machinery for the cable car system which operated from 1902 until 1978.

The Museumand offers visitors the chance to sit aboard Wellington's most iconic transport system. Take a seat and enjoy a short film about the development of the Cable Car or browse through the gift shop for any last-minute presents!

Located in the original winding house for the cable car system and set over two floors, the museum houses the winding mechanism operational from 1902 until 1978. It’s also home to two of the original grip cars that operated on the line.

Step back in time see how Wellington’s most iconic transport system has developed.

Reviewed by
Alexander G.

September 15, 2024

If you're riding the Wellington Cable Car, they have a museum at the top with free entry to learn about its history. It's a nice small museum that doesn't take much time. Inside is an old cable... Read more

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Helene S.

January 24, 2024

Cute museum at the top of the cable car route. Spend a few minutes learning about the history of the cable cars. Cute old red cable car. Perfect to snap a selfie. The Cable Car Museum is free,... Read more

Reviewed by
Andrea U.

December 16, 2022

The cable car museum was free with our round-trip ticket on the cable car. We walked through the gift shop saw some artifacts, biographies and then a short film. Downstairs we saw an old car from... Read more

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