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:
Monday - Thursday 7:30am - 8:00pm
Friday 7:30am - 9:00pm
Saturday 8:30am - 9:00pm
Sunday & Public Holidays 8:30am - 7:00pm
Open every day except for Christmas Day
Walk in Paddy’s paw-steps and explore Pōneke with us these school holidays! The Cable Car is proud to join our friends at Wheako Pōneke Experience Wellington as we bring you a paw-some adventure following Wellington’s legendary Airedale Terrier, Paddy the Wanderer.
Pick up your Paddy Passport from any participating site and collect stamps from the Wellington Museum, Cable Car Museum, the Cable Car terminal, and Space Place for a chance to win an exciting prize!
The competition runs from Saturday 28 September – Sunday 13 October.
Paddy wasn’t just any dog-he was a 1930's icon, loved by Wellington’s waterfront community. He even earned the title 'Assistant Night Watchman in Charge of Pirates, Rodents, and Smugglers.' Learn more about Paddy's Incredible story here.
The calendar with a paw-pose has arrived!
You can grab your copy for $25 from our ticket box, the Botanic Gardens Treehouse, Cable Car Museum, Wellington Museum and online from here.
All proceeds from every sale will go to our dog lovers at Blind Low Vision Guide Dogs.
Once again, a big thank you to everyone who supported us with this project and entered their four-legged friend's Cable Car moment. We couldn't create this calendar without you and your fur babies.
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.
The highly-requested Red Rocket combo is back and ready to blast off!
Save 20% on a return trip on the cable car and general admission to Space Place when you buy our Red Rocket to Space combo.
Tickets:
Adult: $22.40
Child: $12.80
Offer ends 30 Nov!
Get your tickets from our Lambton Quay terminal or online 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.
