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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

(Closed Christmas Day)

What's On At The Cable Car
BBQ

What’s more Kiwi than snags at the top of the Cable Car? 

This Monday the 18th of March, our friends at Experience Wellington will be holding a Sausage Sizzle outside our Kelburn terminal from 10am – 2pm. 

All proceeds will go directly to the six iconic Wellington arts, cultural and science institutions Experience Wellington oversees including City Gallery Wellington Te Whare Toi, Nōku te Ao Capital E, Wellington Museum, Space Place, Nairn Street Cottage, and the Cable Car Museum.

So, by supporting, you’ll be getting a great feed and adding vibrancy to the city you love.  

Easter art

‘Move it, move it’ to the Cable Car this Easter to help the Easter Bunny find the lost eggs. 

The Easter Bunny has lost their Eggs at the Cable Car while showing around new lemur friends including A-lister King Julien. In the hopes of finding and reclaiming these eggs, join us on a wild adventure with the Easter Bunny and King Julian to help find these lost eggs. 

To officially enter the hunt, simply pick up your counting sheet from our ticket box. Remember BYO pen! Locate the eggs in the terminals and from the safety of the Cable Cars. Count the number of eggs you see and fill out the entry form. Hand it into the ticket box or to your driver. 

There is no limit to how many times you wish to enter. We will be handing out Easter treaties during the Easter weekend, however, these will be limited to availability. 

The Easter Egg hunt runs from Good Friday (29th March) through to Easter Monday (1 April). Winners of prizes will be contacted via email on Wednesday 3rd of April. A Big thank you goes out to Wellington Zoo for donating prizes. 

Cruise ships

The cruise season has started, and we are excited to welcome travellers to experience the Wellington Cable Car. If you're a cruise 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. Between 9am and 1pm, when demand is higher, 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 that have a capacity, or combined capacity of over 1,000 passengers.

Things to do at each station
Kelburn Terminal
Talavera Station
Lambton Quay Mural

 

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.

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Lights on the car
Student flaties
Dogs on the Cable Car
Bubbles