An important era of Wellington’s modernization is depicted in this museum that shows the evolution and progression of the city’s extremely valued and useful cable car system. With real equipment, pictures and pictography and treasured memorabilia, the museum effortlessly leads its visitors to the bygone days, charming them with its treasured and decisive moments, landmarks and milestones of what was the city’s once most sought after transportation system.
This fascinating museum first opened to the public in December 2000 can be found a few meters away from the cable car’s upper terminus overlooking a considerable stretch of the alluring Wellington city. It is an award winner, having received an accolade of the Tourism Industry and likewise is a major tourist magnet to the city. The museum houses items of considerable significance of the original cable car system such as the three grip cars and tailors. Another item of interest is the winding gear that was formerly used to haul the cables, and it can be viewed at the museum in running condition.
The interactive displays adds an entertaining diversity to the museum visit with colourful snapshots of the wellington cable cars’ history that spans to 100 years, while the audiovisual presentation that plays continuously also features other Wellington attractions. The museum also offers its enthusiastic visitors a chance to purchase remarkable memorabilia. Some of these include books based on cable car history, souveniers, postcards, gift items and even transport models.
It’s a museum that definitely attracts prospective visitors to the city, in addition to the reputation for excellent Wellington accommodation choices that ensures a comfortable stay. This museum is indeed a proud procession of the Wellington city and for the estimated 200,000 visitors that it attracts per year, Kingsgate Hotel Wellington is a convenient option as all major transportation modes can be found next to the hotel. It also can boast one of the most scenic views of the city that can be afforded by a hotel in Wellington, not to mention comfort and facilities.
