Visit the Tramway Museum in Wellington

Using real old Wellington trams, you can take a return ride of nearly four kilometres through the Wellington Region’s premier coastal park, – through the coastal dunes and with views of Kapiti Island. The trams date from the 1920’s and 1930’s and were used in Wellington city until closure of the last tram routes in the early and mid 1960’s. Now they are lovingly cared for and operated by volunteer members of the Wellington Tramway Museum – a not-for-profit incorporated society which built, owns, and maintains the tramway.

Where is the Museum located?

They are located at MacKay’s Crossing on State Highway One, 45 kms from Wellington, between the northern suburbs of Paekakariki and Paraparaumu on the Kapiti Coast. The tramway is well sign-posted on State Highway 1 with brown “tourist” signs designated “Queen Elizabeth Park – Tram Rides”.

Travelling in the trams is an experience not to be missed – for those who can remember “the trams” it is a nostalgic experience, bringing back the sounds and feelings of yesteryear. And if you are younger, it is a piece of history – a learning experience that will help all people understand life in the city in the early and mid 20th century. An historical display is located in the tram barn and comprises an interesting selection of photographs and other memorabilia. An old Wellington cable-car and other trams may also be viewed. Videos showing trams running in Wellington and at the museum are shown in the museum theatre.

  • Adult – $12.00
  • Child – $6.00
  • Family (2A + 3C) – $30.00
  • Children under 5 – FREE

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