Wellington's cable car was commissioned in 1902 and was originally used to help residents access the hilly suburbs. The original cable car consisted of a wooden cabin pulled along a 1.2 km route from Lambton Quay to Kelburn. In the 1930s, the original wooden cabins were replaced with larger steel cabins to accommodate the growing number of passengers. Today, the Wellington Cable Car is still a popular tourist attraction, offering breathtaking views of the city from the top of the hill.