Wellington Cable Car

One of Wellington’s most popular tourist attractions, the historic cable car departs every 10 minutes and takes you on a short historical journey, from Lambton Quay in the city centre to the charming suburb of Kelburn.

The construction of the Wellington Cable Car was completed in 1902, and it has been operating continuously since.

Along the way, you’ll travel under the corporate towers of The Terrace, past Kelburn Park and Victoria University of Wellington. Emerging at the top, check out the lookout and Cable Car Museum or walk through the Wellington Botanic Garden. You’ll also be a short walk from Space Place at Carter Observatory.

The view from the lookout takes in the city’s central business district, Mount Victoria and out across the harbour to the Hutt Valley and Eastbourne.

Return trips are available or you can take a leisurely walk through Wellington Botanic Garden and historic Bolton Street Cemetery, to Parliament.