🎯 Activity
Wellington Cable Car
The little red Cable Car has climbed from Lambton Quay to Kelburn since 1902 - a five-minute ride to a hilltop city-and-harbour lookout.
Typical duration
30 min
Price
~$11 NZD return (≈ €6.1 / $6.6)
From port
2 km / 1.2 mi
Transfer time
20 min
Indoor / Outdoor
outdoor
Queue risk
medium
👨👩👧 Family friendly♿ Wheelchair accessible⚡ Good for short stops
🕐 Best time to visit
Anytime; clear days for the view
Getting there from the port
Board at the Cable Car Lane arcade off Lambton Quay
🚌 Best transport: walk💶 Cost: Free / shuttle