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Wellington's Top Spots (at the top of the cable car)

Wellington Cable Car Museum

Located just a few metres from the cable car's upper terminus this museum tells the story of the country's only remaining public cable car system. Catch up on the service's colourful history, marvel at the machinery in the old winding room or climb aboard one of the old grip cars. The museum shop stocks a great selection of Wellington and New Zealand gifts and souvenirs as well as a range of specialist transport books, DVDs and models.
www.cablecarmuseum.co.nz

No1 Bistro and Bar

No1 Bistro While you're at the top of the Cable Car enjoy a fully licensed Bistro & Bar offering an a la carte selection both at lunch and dinner time. All tables have stunning uninterrupted 180º views of the harbour and the city. There is also al fresco dining available. The Cafe/Wine Bar is open daily from 10am and offers a selection of cakes, coffees and other beverages together with a snack menu.
www.theskyline.co.nz 

Zealandia

Karori SanctuaryZealandia is a safe haven for endangered native birds and other wildlife, located minutes from the Upper Terminus. A unique predator proof fence surrounds the Sanctuary, protecting the wildlife and ensuring the forest regenerates to its former glory. This world-first conservation attraction is an inspiring place to visit and learn about New Zealand's unique wildlife. Discover New Zealand as it was—today.
www.sanctuary.org.nz

Carter Observatory

Visit the Carter Observatory, located a 2 minute walk from the top of the cable car.

Recently re-opened, Carter offers you an extarordinary opportunity to learn about New Zealand's southern skies through its state of the art planetarium show, along with multi media exhibits sharing how our early Maori, Polynesian and European settlers navigated their way to these shores.

www.carterobservatory.org.nz

                                                                                                                                  

 Wellington Botanic Garden Absolutely Positively Wellington

The Wellington Botanic Garden features 25 hectares of unique landscape, protected native forest, conifers, specialised plant collections, colourful floral displays, and views over Wellington city. It is classified as a Garden of National Significance by the Royal New Zealand Institute of Horticulture and is an Historic Places Trust Heritage Area.
www.wellington.govt.nz/services/gardens/botanicgardens/botanicgardens.html