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Durie Hill Elevator

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Open Opens at 10:00-17:00
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42 Anzac Parade, 3 Blyth Street, Whanganui 4501, New ZealandMap
Phone+64 6 345 8525
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  • theae2014
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    Only one of two in the world

    What an absolute treat this was. A little hard to find the bottom entrance - so took the turn to go to the top car park. Stunning war memorial tower (didn’t climb as it was a hot afternoon). Also av...

    Reviewed on Feb 5, 2024
  • Sarah C
    Sarah C
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    Fab views, unusual concept!

    This was such fun, and pretty quirky. The elevator is accessed via tunnel just off a main-ish road, then the elevator operator whisks you up to the top. Fabulous views from the platform and WELL wor...

    Reviewed on Jan 31, 2024
  • Bety24
    Bety24
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    Nice experience but dont expect much

    For 2$ per person you can take an 100 year old elevator. Its nice but the girl whose operating it dont like the job very much. It would be better with someone more entusiantic for the old machine. Ove...

    Reviewed on Jan 21, 2024
  • Jaymee70
    Jaymee70
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    Fun things to do. Small children can enjoy.

    Fun and original! Lift ride was great fun with 8 year old. We took lift on the way up then walked down. Historical lift was very well kept and well looked after. Friendly lift operator was helpful ...

    Reviewed on Aug 6, 2023
  • JElliot32
    JElliot32
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    A Whanganui icon - and good fun, too

    The elevator was installed in 1919 as part of a plan to develop real estate at the top of Durie Hill. The original elevator is still in operation and is reached through a 200m tunnel that cuts deep in...

    Reviewed on Apr 19, 2023
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