The Best Sight in Wellington and the Wairarapa, New Zealand

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We've compiled the best of the best in Wellington and the Wairarapa - browse our top choices for the top things to see or do during your stay.

Wellington Cable Car

Kelburn

The Swiss-built funicular railway makes a short-but-sharp climb from among the shops on Lambton Quay to the highest point in the Wellington Botanic Garden, the Kelburn Terminal. Once up there, you get great views across parks and city buildings to Port Nicholson. Sit on the left side during the six-minute journey for the best scenery. At the top, a small Cable Car Museum in the old winding house has a free display of restored cable cars and a splendid gift shop.