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 except Christmas Day
I spy with my little eye .. something beginning with C?
We're calling all fans and regular users of the Cable Car to join us for a little game of I Spy to locate the mystery zoomed-in spots on or around the Cable Car.
Grab your entry form from the Ticket Box, go on a hunt to find where the 6 photos were taken from and hand it back into the Ticket Box to go into the draw to win 1 of 5 Wellington Chocolate Factory gift bundles.
The game runs from Saturday, 13 April – Sunday, 28 April. Winners will be contacted on Wednesday 1 May.
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!
We are running up that hill for the Faultline Ultra.
Distances you can enter range from 6km through to 162km. If you're someone who is new to running but wants to challenge yourself to do something a little bit different, take on the 6km or 11km to have a journey up the hill on the Cable Car included in your race.
The Cable Car will be opening early on Sunday the 21st of April for the 6km and 11km from 7.30am to support the event.
If you would like to find out more about these events, click here.
Bundle up, rally your friends, whānau, or that special someone and experience the Wellington Botanic Garden ki Paekākā like never before with Light Cycles.
Journey up on the Cable Car and as night falls connect with nature through dazzling light installations, soundscapes, and digital art as you walk through the gardens.
This event is exclusive to Wellington and will run from Saturday 11 May - Sunday 9 June.
For more information about the event, click here. Light Cycles is created by Moment Factory and brought to you by Aotearoa New Zealand Festival of the Arts.
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.
