New Zealand, the beautiful island country located in the Southern Hemisphere, home to lush pastures and abundant greenery that contribute to the pristine beauty of the landscape of this place, celebrates the fact that the sheep population exceeds the human density in most parts.
Geographically a young country in terms of its age, this enticing place is ideal and open for exploration and to taste the pure natural ecosystems it enclaves in its clime.
The capital of the country, Wellington however, contains a higher density of human population and is the commercial and business hub of the land. This also hosts the famous Wellington Cable Cars. This, must-experience bit of machinery is one of the oldest infrastructures to be built in the name of development in terms of a bygone time.
In the era of horseback riding and carriages, the rails and cable cars were the cutting edge technology in the 1800’s and machinery seemed to transport a majority of people from one place to the other without much effort and strength. Thus the art of Funicular, also known as cliff railway, was introduced in Wellington. Here you’d find, cables fixed to tram like structures that work on a pulley which was attached at the top of the slope transported people from one side of the steep slope to another.
The cars operate through the heart of the central business centers. Starting from Lambton Quay it burrows under the corporate towers of The Terrace and surf within minutes passing the University of Victoria and ends up at the gates of the Botanical Gardens where the panoramic view of the harbor and the city greet you.
Once you have had a spin in the cars, the botanical gardens and the cable car museums await those who want to delve a little further in to the 100 year history of these cars and see some of the original winding machinery and the grip cars persevered preciously, bringing to life the story behind these cars.
In the “coolest little capital in the world” there is much more for indulgence other than this iconic cable car attraction. The creative minds of the people have made Wellington a hub of various art walks, varying from the movies, orchestras, ballets and theatre repertoires to a vibrant café and club culture.
New Zealand Hotels also reflect the young, vibrant and creative aura of the land. Millennium & Copthorne Hotels NZ, is one such of the hotels New Zealand has that gives you the privilege of presiding over one of the most breath taking harbours in the world. Located on the prime Oriental Parade Street, this hotel brings to you, excellent hospitality and gratifying and opulent accommodation where the guest is treated to the soothing ocean hues in their room and from this point sightseeing and the cars are just minutes away.
