There is simply no better way to experience the hidden charm that Wellington has to offer than to take this 5-minute ride from the heart of the city centre, up through the hillside terraced houses of Kelburn, to the lookout perched high above the city.
Enjoy easy access to the Botanic Garden, Cable Car Museum, Space Place (at Carter Observatory) and Zealandia (via free shuttle).
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OPENING HOURS:
Cars run every 10 minutes.
Monday - Thursday 7:30am - 8:00pm
Friday 7:30am - 9:00pm
Saturday 8:30am - 9:00pm
Sunday & Public Holidays 8:30am - 7:00pm
We’re barking with good news! Dogs of the Cable Car Calendar is making a comeback for its third year! We are calling in the pupper-azzi to find the most fetching boys and girls of the Cable Car and need your help!
Take a landscape photo of your furry friend either on or around the Cable Car and enter here for your dog's chance to be featured in the calendar. Top tips! If taking photos on a phone, paw-lease make sure to flip it onto its side to get your dog's best angles in landscape mode. Aim for a ratio of 4:3, and while setting up the shot, imagine how it will look on the wall. Scooby snacks for dress-ups!
The calendar will go on sale in October, with all profits going to our dog lovers at Blind Low Vision Guide Dogs.
Dogs ride free, and it’s free to enter. Entries close 11:59 pm Sunday 7, September. The fuzziest excuse for walkies!
Spring onto the Cable Car for just $2!
We've got an early spring special starting from Sunday, 31 August - Sunday, 19 October.
For adults and children, unlock the following prices between the hours of 2pm - 4pm
- $2 One-way
- $4 Return
Offer exclusive and can only be purchased via our Lambton ticket box during the promotional period, every Sunday, 31 August – 19 October, at 2pm to 4pm. For the terms and conditions, click here.
Stargaze and save! Offer ends 30 Oct.
Enjoy 20% off a return trip on the Cable Car and general admission to Space Place with our Take a Red Rocket to Space combo.
- Adult (ages 14+) $22.40
- Child (ages 4-14) $12.80
Tickets can be purchased from the Lambton Quay terminal and online here. To plan your trip, check out spaceplace.nz
School Holidays Special
Show your Red Rocket ticket at the Cable Top Eatery at the Kelburn terminal of the Wellington Cable Car and enjoy 2-for-1 kids’ pizzas during the school holidays. Terms and Conditions apply.
To celebrate the twenty-year anniversary of the release of The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring, Wētā Workshop has delved into the archives and dusted off some of their most precious props, costumes, and armour from the original films.
Take yourself on a journey through Middle-Earth, Wellington to find some of the iconic pieces starting with our third-aged elf and Royal Guard of Rohan located in the Kelburn terminal.
Disembark the Cable Car at Kelburn Terminal for easy access to nearby attractions at the Cable Car summit. Enjoy the panoramic views of Wellington city and harbour, grab a bite to eat and continue discovering.
Enjoy the cozy playground with the kids and watch the iconic Cable Car go backwards and forwards. Visit the spectacular Kelburn Park Fountain that was built in the 1940's. Take a short walk from the Salamanca Station to Victoria University to visit the Adam Art Gallery.
Find your favourite spot on the over-bridge and watch both Cable Cars bypass each other on the passing loop.
Catch a glimpse of the past and present with a stop at Clifton Station to view the Cable Car Transition Mural.
Situated in the heart of Wellington CBD. Lambton Quay Station provides easy access to Wellington’s main shopping precinct.
Take in the Rainbow Mural by Gina Kiel while you wait for the Cable Car. The Cable Car Ticket Office is located at the end of the Cable Car Lane.
