Ride historic cable car up Wellington hills
Wellington, New Zealand • INR 572 - INR 1056 approx.• 
Must Do
Must Do
Best months to visit
Jan, Feb, Dec
14°C – 21°C, warm and stable weather with minimal rainfall, high crowds, peak season
14°C – 21°C, warm and stable weather with minimal rainfall, high crowds, peak season
Walking required
No
Fully accessible for wheelchairs, mobility scooters, and prams.
Fully accessible for wheelchairs, mobility scooters, and prams.
Value for money
Medium
Mixed reviews; some felt return pricey but views worth it.
Mixed reviews; some felt return pricey but views worth it.
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Reviews from other travelers
Summarised by AI
Romantic Views
Couples loved the views! A must-do for a scenic and memorable experience.
Charming Journey
The ride itself is delightful! The tunnels and city views made it special for couples.
Perfect Outing
Couples found this a great date idea. Access to the gardens was an added bonus.
Long Queues
Couples warned about long waits, especially during cruise ship days. Plan ahead!
Overpriced Return
Some couples felt the return ticket was not worth it; the walk down is better.
Lacking Atmosphere
Couples noted the top could be improved with more activities and atmosphere.
How to book
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Hours of operation
Monday
07:30 AM - 08:00 PM
Tuesday
07:30 AM - 08:00 PM
Wednesday
07:30 AM - 08:00 PM
Thursday
07:30 AM - 08:00 PM
Friday
07:30 AM - 09:00 PM
Saturday
08:30 AM - 09:00 PM
Sunday
08:30 AM - 07:00 PM
In-depth experience
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When to visit
We've analysed user reviews and geographical data, and identified the best and worst months to visit.
Month
Crowd Level
Weather
Availability
Our recommendation
December
HIGH
13-19°C
Early summer with warm temperatures and low rainfall.
Early summer with warm temperatures and low rainfall.
Open
No significant restrictions; operates daily except Christmas Day.
No significant restrictions; operates daily except Christmas Day.
Recommended
December's warm weather attracts many visitors; expect higher prices and larger crowds on the Cable Car.
December's warm weather attracts many visitors; expect higher prices and larger crowds on the Cable Car.
January
HIGH
14-21°C
Warm and stable weather with minimal rainfall.
Warm and stable weather with minimal rainfall.
Open
No specific restrictions, but expect longer wait times due to high demand.
No specific restrictions, but expect longer wait times due to high demand.
Recommended
January offers warm and stable weather, making it ideal for outdoor activities. However, it's peak tourist season, leading to crowded attractions and higher prices. Advance booking is recommended.
January offers warm and stable weather, making it ideal for outdoor activities. However, it's peak tourist season, leading to crowded attractions and higher prices. Advance booking is recommended.
February
MEDIUM
14-21°C
Warm and settled weather with minimal rainfall.
Warm and settled weather with minimal rainfall.
Open
No specific restrictions, but some attractions may have limited availability due to high demand.
No specific restrictions, but some attractions may have limited availability due to high demand.
Recommended
February continues to offer warm weather suitable for outdoor activities. While still in peak season, crowds are slightly reduced compared to January. Booking in advance is advisable.
February continues to offer warm weather suitable for outdoor activities. While still in peak season, crowds are slightly reduced compared to January. Booking in advance is advisable.
March
MEDIUM
13-19°C
Mild temperatures with slightly increased chance of rain.
Mild temperatures with slightly increased chance of rain.
Open
No specific restrictions; more availability due to reduced crowds.
No specific restrictions; more availability due to reduced crowds.
Recommended
March offers mild weather and fewer crowds, making it a favorable time to visit. Prices are more moderate, and attractions are more accessible.
March offers mild weather and fewer crowds, making it a favorable time to visit. Prices are more moderate, and attractions are more accessible.
How to get there
Bus
Recommended
Cable Car
Recommended
Walking
Recommended
Bike
Car
Taxi
Train
Additional info
Here's what you need to know about this experience
Mobility
Wheelchair Accessible
Walking Required
Stairs Present
Seating Available
Flat Terrain
Hiking Required
Elevator Available
Mobility Scooter Friendly
Ramps Available
Pregnancy
Suitable for pregnancy
Allowed during pregnancy
Pets
Pets allowed
Driving
Driving License Required
Idp Required