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:
Closed 21 July - 10 August. 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 kicking off the Winter School Holidays with an unbelievable deal for families!
On Saturday, 28 June only, grab our special Unlimited Family Pass for just $30!
That’s unlimited Cable Car rides all day for:
1 adult + up to 5 kids
OR
2 adults + up to 4 kids
Usually, a Family Pass is $28, so for just $2 more, ride as much as you like!
This offer is exclusive to our ticket box and is only available to be purchased and used on Saturday, 28 June. Click here for the Terms and Conditions.
Each year, we close the Cable Car for essential inspections and maintenance to keep everything safe and running smoothly. This year’s shutdown will run for three weeks, from Monday 21 July to Sunday 10 August.
Why longer than usual? Our current Cars have been in service since 1979, and to ensure we are doing all we can to extend their life, in addition to the regular maintenance, Car 2 will be getting a facelift with essential panel repairs.
We're using this extended shutdown as a chance to complete additional upgrades and improvements, including:
- Installation of new entry and exit gates at Lambton Terminal
- Restored seating in Car 2
- Painting at Salamanca Station
Operations will resume from 7:30am on Monday 11 August. If anything changes, we’ll send out a text alert. If you are not signed up already, you can add yourself here.
Blast off with 20% off!
Purchase the Space Place combo at our ticket box or from our website to receive 20% off return tickets on the Cable Car and general admission to Space Place.
A deal like this is just out of this world!
Buy tickets here!
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.
