Verified Oct 6, 2026
Wellington Cable Car
Cable car, boat or scenic rail · Wellington · New Zealand 🇳🇿
Only official site
wellingtoncablecar.co.nz
Admission prices
One-Way Adult
NZ$7
$7.00
One-Way Child (5–15)
NZ$3.50
$3.50
Reduced
One-Way Concession
NZ$4
$4.00
Free
Infant (0–4)
Free entry
Free
Return Adult
NZ$13
$13.00
Return Child (5–15)
NZ$6.50
$6.50
Reduced
Return Concession
NZ$7
$7.00
Family (Return) 1 adult & up to 3 children
NZ$22
$22.00
Family (Return) 2 adults & up to 4 children
NZ$29
$29.00
stated on wellingtoncablecar.co.nz/timetable-fares · checked 2026-10-16
One-Way Adult · $7.00 · Child (5–15) · $3.50 · Concession Only available from our ticket box · $4.00 · Infant (0–4) · Free · Return Adult · $13.00 · Child (5–15) · $6.50 · Concession Only available from our ticket box · $7.00 · Infant (0–4) · Free · Family (Return) 1 adult & up to 3 children · $22.00 · 2 adults & up to 4 children · $29.00
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Wellington Cable Car: address
Cable Car Lane, 280 Lambton Quay, WellingtonOpen in Google Maps →✓ wellingtoncablecar.co.nz · 2026-10-07Wellington Cable Car: 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✓ wellingtoncablecar.co.nz · 2026-10-07Wellington Cable Car: closing days
We are closed on Christmas Day, 25 December.✓ wellingtoncablecar.co.nz · 2026-10-07Wellington Cable Car: what should I know before visiting?
Cars run every 10 minutes, on the 10. When demand is higher, our cars may operate more frequently than our usual 10-minute timetable.✓ wellingtoncablecar.co.nz/timetable-fares · 2026-10-16Wellington Cable Car: how to get there
By Public Transport (Metlink) There are bus stops on Lambton Quay near the terminal, served by most services going to or from the Wellington Station Bus Interchange. Train services from the Greater Wellington region terminate at this interchange.✓ wellingtoncablecar.co.nz/accessibility · 2026-10-16Wellington Cable Car: parking
There is no public parking provided at the Cable Car, however you can find parking at: Pay by Space parking along Lambton Quay Wilson Parking Buildings (closest would be HSBC Tower, 24 Panama Street) The Skyline at 1 Upland Road, Kelburn (Cable Car summit)✓ wellingtoncablecar.co.nz/parking · 2026-10-16Wellington Cable Car: is it wheelchair accessible?
Both Lambton Quay (city centre) and Kelburn (top) are fully accessible for wheelchairs, mobility scooters, prams, and baby buggies.✓ wellingtoncablecar.co.nz/accessibility · 2026-10-16Wellington Cable Car: are dogs allowed?
Yes, dogs have been welcome on the Cable Car since December 2021.✓ wellingtoncablecar.co.nz/faq · 2026-10-07Wellington Cable Car is one of Aotearoa New Zealand's only historic funicular railway, situated at the end of the Cable Car Lane, off Lambton Quay in the heart of Wellington's central business district. It provides a unique form of transport from the city to the suburb of Kelburn for locals and visitors alike.
Book official tickets →
You will be redirected to wellingtoncablecar.co.nz — This is the venue’s own ticketing page.