CABLE CAR
Read moreIconic of Wellington, the cable car is a small funicular railway linking Lambton Quay to one of the entrances to the Botanic Gardens on Upland Road. It's part of the city's public transport fleet, and undeniably its most charming vehicle! It's also the quickest way to the top of the hill (5 minutes) and is used daily by many Wellingtonians. The view of the city from the terminus is unmissable, and the small museum dedicated to its history is well worth a visit!
NEW ZEALAND PARLIAMENT
Read moreThe New Zealand National Parliament is one of the first monuments to see in Wellington. It is composed of several buildings: Parliament House, destroyed by fire in 1907 and rebuilt in 1918, Parliament Library, spared from the 1907 fire but not from the 1992 fire, and finally, The Executive Wing, more commonly known as The Beehive, completed in 1982. The staff is extremely helpful and friendly. It is an interesting and enjoyable tour that lasts 60 minutes. Reservations are strongly recommended.