DURIE HILL ELEVATOR & TOWER (1919)

Beyond the City Bridge, Durie Hill’s pedestrian tunnel leads to the historic Underground Elevator. Unveiled in 1919, the Durie Hill Underground Elevator is one of a kind in New Zealand and unique to
the Southern Hemisphere.

Ride New Zealand’s only public underground elevator for the 66 metre ride to the historical War Memorial Tower and experience breath taking views of the town and river.

The Durie Underground Elevator and Tower is Whanganui’s most visited attraction year round. The underground elevator emerges right by the Durie Hill War Memorial Tower ~ Walk the 176 steps up the War Memorial Tower constructed of cemented marine sandstone.