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 Christmas Day. 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
Easter Eggs have been spotted on the tracks and terminals of the Cable Car. Hop your way up the hill this Easter and join us in counting and locating Easter Eggs.
You can print your counting sheet from here or pick one up from our ticket box. Remember BYO pen!
Search for the missing eggs around the terminals and from within the cars as you go past the tracks. Once you have noted how many eggs you’ve seen, hand it into the ticket box or your Cable Car driver.
We will be handing out treats during the Easter weekend. Those who correctly count all the eggs will receive a little Easter goodie bag. These will be limited in availability.
The Easter Egg hunt runs from Good Friday (18 April) to Easter Monday (21 April). This activity is free to participate in with any ticket purchase. One entry per person and can only enter once. Good Friday and Easter Monday will open with slightly reduced operating hours: 8:30am - 7:00pm.
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!
The cruise season has started, and we are excited to welcome travellers to experience the Wellington Cable Car.
If you're a cruise ship passenger, please click here to find out more information.
For our locals, we've implemented measures to ensure a smooth experience for all our passengers. When demand is higher between 9am and 1pm, our cars may operate more than our usual 10-minute timetable. To plan for your day, please click here to be taken to our cruise schedule that lists ships with a capacity, or combined capacity of over 1,000 passengers.
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.
