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Home/Destinations/Wellington/Cable Car & Gardens

Cable Car & Botanic Garden Tours

Up to the views: the historic red cable car climbs from the centre to the Botanic Garden, with sweeping harbour views and the lookout at the top. A classic Wellington outing.

150 tours · prices per person, book with partner

Wellington: Wētā Workshop 90-minute Tour
Wellington
Wellington: Wētā Workshop 90-minute Tour
4.8(1,017)·1h 30min
from$34/ person
via Viator
Half Day Tour of Wellington
Wellington
Half Day Tour of Wellington
4.7(670)·3h 20min
from$74/ person
via Viator
Wellington's Original LOTR Experience - includes Weta and Lunch
Wellington
Wellington's Original LOTR Experience - includes Weta and Lunch
4.8(603)·8 hours
from$187/ person
via Viator
Northern Explorer Train Journey from Wellington to Auckland
Wellington
Northern Explorer Train Journey from Wellington to Auckland
4.1(528)·5h 15min–10h 30min
from$143/ person
via Viator
Half Day Martinborough Winery Tour from Wellington
Wellington
Half Day Martinborough Winery Tour from Wellington
4.8(502)·5h 30min
from$115/ person
via Viator
Discover Wellington 3 hour City Tour
Wellington
Discover Wellington 3 hour City Tour
4.9(353)·3 hours
from$63/ person
via Viator
Wellington's Original HD LOTR Experience - includes Weta Tour
Wellington
Wellington's Original HD LOTR Experience - includes Weta Tour
4.6(334)·3h 30min–4h
from$101/ person
via Viator
Wellington City to Coast Highlights Tour (with Lunch)
Wellington
Wellington City to Coast Highlights Tour (with Lunch)
4.8(271)·5 hours
from$123/ person
via Viator
Wellington city heights shared sightseeing tour
Wellington
Wellington city heights shared sightseeing tour
4.9(253)·5 hours
from$106/ person
via Viator
Zealandia by Day - Small Group 2-Hour Eco Wildlife Tour
Wellington
Zealandia by Day - Small Group 2-Hour Eco Wildlife Tour
4.8(246)·2 hours
from$40/ person
via Viator
3+ Hour Guided Wellington Tour by Electric Bike
Wellington
3+ Hour Guided Wellington Tour by Electric Bike
4.9(233)·3–4 hours
from$112/ person
via Viator
Northern Explorer Train Journey from Auckland to Wellington
Auckland
Northern Explorer Train Journey from Auckland to Wellington
4.2(226)·5h 30min–10h 30min
from$143/ person
via Viator
1/2 Day Guided Wellington Tour incl. Cable Car (Vans not buses)
Wellington
1/2 Day Guided Wellington Tour incl. Cable Car (Vans not buses)
4.9(192)·3h 30min
from$73/ person
via Viator
Full Day Lord of the Rings Tour
Wellington
Full Day Lord of the Rings Tour
4.6(164)·6h–6h 30min
from$172/ person
via Viator
Wellington Electric Bike Rental
Wellington
Wellington Electric Bike Rental
4.9(163)·1 day
from$49/ person
via Viator
Half Day Lord of the Rings Tour
Wellington
Half Day Lord of the Rings Tour
4.7(136)·3h 30min–4h
from$112/ person
via Viator
Wellington Shore Excursion City Sightseeing Tour
Wellington
Wellington Shore Excursion City Sightseeing Tour
4.4(119)·3 hours
from$89/ person
via Viator
Wellington Guided eBike Tour-Cruise Shore Excursion
Wellington
Wellington Guided eBike Tour-Cruise Shore Excursion
5.0(113)·3–4 hours
from$112/ person
via Viator
Spectacular Wellington: Full Day Private Sightseeing Tour
Wellington
Spectacular Wellington: Full Day Private Sightseeing Tour
5.0(104)·4–6 hours
from$299/ person
via Viator
Private Wellington Full Day Sightseeing Tour
Wellington
Private Wellington Full Day Sightseeing Tour
4.8(82)·7 hours
from$207/ person
via Viator
Spectacular Wellington: Half Day Private Sightseeing Tour
Wellington
Spectacular Wellington: Half Day Private Sightseeing Tour
5.0(79)·2–3 hours
from$241/ person
via Viator
Wellington Self-Guided Electric Bike Tour
Wellington
Wellington Self-Guided Electric Bike Tour
5.0(75)·1 day
from$49/ person
via Viator
Zealandia - Twilight Guided Eco Wildlife Tour
Wellington
Zealandia - Twilight Guided Eco Wildlife Tour
4.8(75)·2h 30min
from$63/ person
via Viator
Full Day Tour of Wellington
Wellington
Full Day Tour of Wellington
4.8(65)·6h 27min–7h
from$178/ person
via Viator
Wellington City Heights Private Sightseeing 6 hour tour
Wellington
Wellington City Heights Private Sightseeing 6 hour tour
5.0(61)·6 hours
from$201/ person
via Viator
Wellington Scenic Full Day Tour
Wellington
Wellington Scenic Full Day Tour
4.9(56)·7–8 hours
from$274/ person
via Viator
Lord of The Rings Full Day locations tour incl Weta & keepsake
Wellington
Lord of The Rings Full Day locations tour incl Weta & keepsake
5.0(34)·6h 30min
from$171/ person
via Viator
Full Day Guided Wellington Tour including entry to Te Papa
Wellington
Full Day Guided Wellington Tour including entry to Te Papa
5.0(33)·6 hours
from$169/ person
via Viator
Guided Small Group Walking Tour in Wellington
Wellington
Guided Small Group Walking Tour in Wellington
4.5(33)·2h 30min
from$49/ person
via Viator
Wellington City and Sea: Private 5-6 hr tour Lunch inclusive
Wellington
Wellington City and Sea: Private 5-6 hr tour Lunch inclusive
5.0(33)·5–6 hours
from$169/ person
via Viator
Wellington Craft Beer & Brewery Half-Day Tour
Wellington
Wellington Craft Beer & Brewery Half-Day Tour
4.8(30)·4 hours
from$103/ person
via Viator
Wellington 90 minute Harbour Cruise
Wellington
Wellington 90 minute Harbour Cruise
4.9(29)·1h 30min
from$45/ person
via Viator
Scenic Wellington Helicopter Flight
Wellington
Scenic Wellington Helicopter Flight
4.8(23)·9 min
from$101/ person
via Viator
8-Hour Private Scenic Kapiti Coast Tour from Wellington
Wellington
8-Hour Private Scenic Kapiti Coast Tour from Wellington
5.0(14)·7–8 hours
from$285/ person
via Viator
Wellington Shore Excursion: From Cave to Coast Highlights Private Tour
Wellington
Wellington Shore Excursion: From Cave to Coast Highlights Private Tour
5.0(10)·5 hours
from$156/ person
via Viator
Easy Rider Two-Hour Wellington eBike Tour
Wellington
Easy Rider Two-Hour Wellington eBike Tour
4.9(9)·2h–2h 30min
from$83/ person
via Viator
Wellington: Discover Hidden Māori Treasures Cultural Tour
Wellington
Wellington: Discover Hidden Māori Treasures Cultural Tour
5.0(7)·2h 15min
from$32/ person
via Viator
Wellington Chocoholics Walking Odyssey
Wellington
Wellington Chocoholics Walking Odyssey
5.0(6)·3h 30min
from$144/ person
via Viator
Wellington: Wild Skyline Guided Hiking Tour, Transfers + Lunch
Wellington
Wellington: Wild Skyline Guided Hiking Tour, Transfers + Lunch
5.0(6)·5 hours
from$143/ person
via Viator
Wellington City Self Guided Walking Tour with App
Wellington
Wellington City Self Guided Walking Tour with App
4.0(3)·3–4 hours
from$10/ person
via Viator
PRIVATE Wellington Half Day Tour including Cable Car
Wellington
PRIVATE Wellington Half Day Tour including Cable Car
5.0(2)·3h 30min
from$158/ person
via Viator
Self Guided Tour of Stonehenge Aotearoa
Wellington
Self Guided Tour of Stonehenge Aotearoa
5.0(1)·1 hour
from$10/ person
via Viator
Wellington: City to Sea Immersive Cultural Tour
Wellington
Wellington: City to Sea Immersive Cultural Tour
5.0(1)·1 hour
from$26/ person
via Viator
Welcome to Wellington: 3 Hr Private Luxury City & Scenic Bay Tour
Wellington
Welcome to Wellington: 3 Hr Private Luxury City & Scenic Bay Tour
5.0(1)·3 hours
from$112/ person
via Viator
Wellington Harbour eBike Explorer Ferry first then Cycling
Wellington
Wellington Harbour eBike Explorer Ferry first then Cycling
6 hours
from$57/ person
via Viator
Wellington Coastal Self Drive Tour with an APP
Wellington
Wellington Coastal Self Drive Tour with an APP
3–4 hours
from$15/ person
via Viator
6 Hour E-Bike Hire: Explore Wellington at your Own Pace
Wellington
6 Hour E-Bike Hire: Explore Wellington at your Own Pace
6 hours
from$46/ person
via Viator

Cable Car & Gardens in Wellington — FAQ

What is the Wellington cable car?
A historic funicular from the centre to the hilltop garden.
What is at the top?
The Botanic Garden, a lookout and a museum.
Are the views good?
Yes — sweeping views over the city and harbour.

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