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Durie Hill Elevator & Elevator Tower
22 locals recommend
Tips from locals
Viv
July 27, 2017
Walk the stairs or take the elevator to get the best view of Whanganui city.
Rachael
May 19, 2022
Built in 1919, The Durie Hill Elevator is New Zealand’s only public transport elevator and is still used on a daily basis by locals and visitors. Access is through a long pedestrian tunnel. You’ll be welcomed aboard the elevator for the 66-metre ride to the top of the hill. The ride costs $2 (each way) for adults, $1 for children and eftpos is available. The elevator operates 8am-6pm weekdays, 10am-5pm weekends and public holidays and is open every day except Christmas day.
Built in 1919, The Durie Hill Elevator is New Zealand’s only public transport elevator and is still used on a daily basis by locals and visitors. Access is through a long pedestrian tunnel. You’ll be welcomed aboard the elevator for the 66-metre ride to the top of the hill. The ride costs $2 (each…
Deb
November 11, 2021
category 1 Heritage listed, connects Durie Hill to the city. Walk the 205m long tuneel, be sure to see how the echoes rebound, then use the public elevator to the Towers at the top for elevated and expansive views of our city.
Nadine
February 13, 2019
Travel up the 100 year old elevator to Durie Hill, once at the top you will have lovely views over Wanganui and its river. A must do. Access the elevator 100m to the right of The Red Lion by City Bridge. Or walk up the more than 150 steps to the top, great if you want a work out!
Sherylynn
August 11, 2019
The Durie Hill Elevator celebrated it's 100th year recently. It is an absolute must see. Take the steps up and then make your way back down with the elevator. The views from up there are incredible and completely worth it. The cost is $2 per person per ride
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Location
3 Anzac Parade
Whanganui, Manawatū-Whanganui