Wellington Cable Car Limited
Wellington Cable Car Limited owns and operates Wellington’s iconic Cable Car.
The Cable Car is situated at the end of the Cable Car Lane, off Lambton Quay in the heart of Wellington city and provides a unique form of public transport from the city to the suburb of Kelburn and the Wellington Botanic Garden.
The precinct is also the gateway to other attractions including Space Place at Carter Observatory, the Cable Car Museum and the free shuttle to Zealandia.
On 22 February 1902 the Cable Car began operating between Lambton Quay and Kelburn and made 425,000 passenger trips in its first year of operation. A history of the Cable Car can be found on the Wellington Cable Car's website.
The Cable Car is an iconic part of Wellington’s tourism attractions and today the service transports over 1 million passengers a year including commuters, students and visitors to the city. The Cable Car runs continuously throughout the day – for timetable and fares, visit the Wellington Cable Car's website.
The board of directors is appointed by the Council’s Chief Executive and is comprised of Council officers.
Board of Directors
- David Perks, Board Chair, General Manager - Takina Commercial Development
- Danny McComb, Emma Christie and Kennie Tsui, Directors
Reports
Annual reports and statements of intent are available on the Wellington Cable Car website.
Quarterly reports 2023-24
Quarterly reports 2022-23
Quarterly reports 2021-22
Quarterly reports 2020-21