The cable car is a must do for the view alone , we only went one way ( the bus from Zelandia will drop you here on the way back to the city) the photos my husband got where great , the ride itself doesn't take long but its a welling ton icon and well worth a ride ! More

Loved the views from top of the hill and it's a thrill to board these vintage cars - love the interior and the woodwork too. They've kept them remarkably well. More

The Wellington Cable Car is the best way up to the Botanic Gardens and the walk down is pleasant - even in the rain. More

There are so many places in the world where such an attraction would be overpriced and kitsch. Not here. I'm sure in part this is because the cable car is used by commuters. Take it one way, and walk back through the botanic gardens - particularly if you have kids you can take to the fabulous park. PS - there... More

Great ride and view at the top. So nice to be able to see such a beautiful city minutes from the CBD. More

Doing the cable car u to Mt Victoria is almost like doing the peak tram in Hong Kong, they are so similar in many ways. Once up there, you are rewarded with beautiful scenery of the view of Wellington, plus 3 other things: Cable car museum; Botanic garden; Observatory. This is where most people come for their classic Wellington photo... More

See Wellington from a different perspective, visit the planateriam while you are at the top. More

We came to visit my boyfriend's sister who has lived here for 6 years and never rode on the cable car. It was a short ride, but so worth it. We took it from the Botanical Garden down into town and then back up. Super cute!! More

Brilliant views over Wellington city and harbour, pleasant walk through botanic gardens More