An artist’s impression shows passengers getting on and off a cable car at a Queenstown Cable Car station in Frankton. IMAGE SUPPLIEDSouthern Infrastructure has appointed two "world-class" suppliers to lead the development of the proposed $400million Queenstown Cable Car network. "There are many ropeway technologies that fall under the broad definition of ‘cable car’, so it was critical we explored the full spectrum — from conventional gondolas to newer concepts. Doppelmayr had been operating in New Zealand for 50 years — its projects included the country’s first detachable chairlifts and the recent Skyline Queenstown gondola redevelopment. "Each step forward brings the town closer to the modern transport infrastructure it needs to support growth, reduce congestion and improve quality of life."

Source: Otago Daily Times December 19, 2025 22:42 UTC