Wellington Cable Car
Parking available
New Zealand's only running funicular railway, offering scenic 5-minute trips up Kelburn hill with panoramic city and harbor views.

šŸ“œ Iconic 5-minute funicular railway trip in Wellington, operating since 1902. šŸ” Connects Lambton Quay to Kelburn, offering panoramic city and harbor views.

Why Go

✨ Enjoy a scenic 5-minute ride up the hillside
šŸŒ† Spectacular city and harbor views from the summit
🌳 Easy access to Botanic Garden, Cable Car Museum, Space Place, and Zealandia
šŸ’” Unique LED light installations in tunnels
🚶 Explore historic sites and shopping precinct at terminals

Cost

šŸ’° Entry to Cable Car Museum is free.

Hours

šŸ•’ Monday-Thursday 7:30am-8:00pm, Friday-Saturday 7:30am-9:00pm, Sunday & Public Holidays 8:30am-7:00pm. Closed Christmas Day.
ā° Cars run every 10 minutes, expect higher demand 9am-1pm during cruise season.

Getting There

šŸ…æļø No public parking at Cable Car terminals. Options include Pay by Space on Lambton Quay, Wilson Parking Buildings (e.g., HSBC Tower, 24 Panama Street), and The Skyline at 1 Upland Road, Kelburn (summit). Several parking buildings along The Terrace with lift access to Lambton Quay.

Tips

🚶 Consider a walk back through the historic Botanic Gardens
🐾 Check out the 'Dogs of the Cable Car' calendar for a good cause.
šŸ—“ļø Check website for potential timetable changes during cruise season

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