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Christchurch Gondola Ride Ticket
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Christchurch Gondola Ride Ticket

By Christchurch Tramway
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Pre-book admission to the Christchurch Gondola so you can skip the ticket lines for the best views in Christchurch. This can't-miss attraction, rebuilt since the 2011 earthquake, features views of the city, Lyttelton Harbour, and the Canterbury Plains. This tour also offers an upgrade option to include punting on the Avon River for a comprehensive Christchurch experience.
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Ages 0-99, max of 10 per group
Duration: 2h
Start time: Check availability
Mobile ticket
Live guide: English
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Highlights
  • Pre-booked Christchurch Gondola ticket helps you save time
  • Upgrade to ride a flat-bottomed punt on the Avon River
  • Ticket valid anytime during operating hours

  • 30-minute Avon River punt ride (if option selected at time of booking)
  • Return Gondola ride
  • Entry/Admission - Christchurch Gondola
What's not included
  • Transport to/from the attractions
  • Food and drinks

With ticket in hand, head to the lower station and step aboard the Christchurch Gondola. A shuttle bus service from downtown is available (at own expense). When you arrive, you'll bypass the line to buy tickets and be headed up Mt. Cavendish in about 10 minutes. Once you arrive at the crater summit, you'll get incomparable views over Lyttelton Harbour and the city of Christchurch. Be sure to have your camera ready for snaps of the Canterbury Plains and the Southern Alps. You'll also be able to watch a video of the geologic and cultural history of Christchurch. Customize your tour with an upgrade option that includes a punt ride on the Avon River.

Start:
  • 10 Bridle Path Road, Heathcote Valley, Christchurch 8022, New Zealand
    Public bus #8 towards Lyttleton from the Central City Bus Interchange brings you directly to the Christchurch Gondola which is a 20 minute drive from the city centre Please prebook your Punting timeslot prior to arrival by contacting the supplier directly
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point.

    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Pushchair accessible
    • Service animals allowed
    • Near public transportation
    • Infants must sit on laps
    If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 3352GONDOLA

    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    • Most travellers can participate
    • Please dress warmly and wear comfortable shoes
    • Wheelchairs need to be smaller than 600cm wide to fit into the Gondola cabin
    • If the Punting combo upgrade is selected, you will need to contact the supplier directly to prebook a Punting timeslot.
    • • Please note our attractions do get very busy sometimes, especially if a cruise ship is in port and there may be a wait time at the Gondola entry due to increased demand
    • This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travellers

    • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

    If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 3352GONDOLA

    From
    $42.00
    per adult
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    • 10 Bridle Path Road, Heathcote Valley, Christchurch 8022, New Zealand
      Public bus #8 towards Lyttleton from the Central City Bus Interchange brings you directly to the Christchurch Gondola which is a 20 minute drive from the city centre Please prebook your Punting timeslot prior to arrival by contacting the supplier directly
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      Take in views over the city of Christchurch, damaged but recovering from the 2011 earthquake, and see all the way to the snowcapped Southern Alps and Canterbury Plains. As you rise more than half a mile (almost a kilometer) to the crater summit, the suburbs of Christchurch recede below you and panoramic views take in Lyttelton Harbour. From up here it’s easy to see how the harbor was formed by a collapsed volcanic crater. At the summit, ride the Discovery ride to see a video of Christchurch, its history, people and volatile geology. Enjoy a snack or meal at the Red Rock Cafe (not included), and browse the Shop at the Top retail experience. Add a Punt ride on the Avon River and glide along in a flat bottomed boat. Relax as a Punter, traditionally dressed in straw hat and blazer, propels you past a romantic setting of boat sheds, trees and riverside paths. See the wildlife float by, and be prepared for all weather with blankets and umbrellas provided.
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    • Christchurch Tramway
      2,947
      Christchurch, New Zealand
    • Lar54
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Tram ride around the Precinct
      A great way to see our city and take visitors along for the ride.Pleasant staff and lots of relevant information passed on by the driver.We used two different teams ,stopping off at The Arts centre.
      Written 3 October 2024
    • awaywegoFlorida
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Tram Great Access to 18 Stops in Town
      Purchased an annual tram pass with gondola pass to use during a 6 day stay in town. Trams run frequently and provides access to 18 stops. Driver offers local information throughout the route. Stops are clearly marked. Pass included use of the Gondola ride out of town. There is a shuttle bus to the gondola for $15NZ round trip per person or public bus runs there. Trams are historic so seating is a bit cramped and requires big step on and off.
      Written 28 September 2024
    • TanyaH290
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Christchurch Holiday
      Great introduction to Christchurch including some history. Authentic tram ride. Knowledge, friendly and helpful staff. Would recommend
      Written 21 September 2024
    • Katherine P
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Fantastic experience!
      Gordon was awesome! He was warm and helpful and informative all rolled into one! What a lovely man! The lovely old tram was a wonderful experience!
      Written 19 September 2024
    • janaV7285KG
      0 contributions
      4.0 of 5 bubbles
      Nice way to see the city for the first time.
      We enjoyed riding the tram and found it a great way to visit the city for the first time. I wish I had booked it our first day.
      Written 9 September 2024
    • 113ashleighf
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      A good introduction to the city
      A great way to see the city, get to the major sights and rest our legs in between! The drivers were super friendly and informative, so we learned a lot while getting from A to B as well. An awesome experience!
      Written 6 September 2024
    • Scenic35899530394
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Great experience touring all the main sites, would recommend
      Wonderful tram ride, Elliot was exceptionally informative and very funny, greatly appreciated his twist and narration while touring the sites. Made it an incredibly interesting ride!
      Written 28 August 2024
    • RoadWarrier99999
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Marvelous
      Buy a ticket and you can hop on and off trams running about every ten minutes on a 45 minute figure eight pattern through the old part of town. Each tram driver delivers interesting commentary throughout the journey and we found them all to be informative, good natured and great representatives for this fine city. A great way to see the sights.
      Written 3 August 2024
    • theosZ945VL
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      One of the best experience
      Enjoyed vintage tram we Hop On and Off multiple times. We enjoyed a lot, we were group of 4 and this was one of the best experience in Christchurch
      Written 25 July 2024
    • Anwil51
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Great way to explore Christchurch
      This is a perfect way to explore Christchurch. The commentary is really good, the tram ride is fun in very old tramcars, and it covers all the main destinations - art gallery, art centre, markets etc. We did the complete circuit first then did stops on the second round.
      Written 21 July 2024
    • H2903WCsteven
      0 contributions
      4.0 of 5 bubbles
      A must do… restaurant tram could be even more fun
      Have done this tram tour years ago and it continued not to disappoint with informative guides and good places to hop on and off to see the sights. Not sure why I gave it a four as can’t think of what else to say… less the frequency does seem erratic and we waited too long in the cold for one. Wrap up - not always shelter handy!
      Written 20 July 2024
    • kattyc899
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Great Vintage Tram experience
      Great way to view local city spots. Botanic garden was amazing. It was great experience with Vintage Tram. And you can get full day pass, if you have time you can go so many places using this.
      Written 14 July 2024
    • Jillian M
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      SPLENDID TIKI TOUR!
      Fabulous way to get a tiki tour around the city… A really good way to see where you’d like to spend time even if you’re planning on walking the rest of your time in Christchurch…. Very knowledgeable driver and staff especially ‘Penelope Pitstop’…… Great experience for everyone!
      Written 28 June 2024
    • andyk399
      0 contributions
      2.0 of 5 bubbles
      Too Expensive
      Brilliant driver, she was a mine of fun information. Massively overpriced tho sadly/ It was raining heavily so we hopped on not knowing the ride. Several times around the world and lots of city tram rides. This ride should cost 13 of the price.
      Written 9 June 2024
    • revuall
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      A blast from the past and an easy way to explore Christchurch
      With our friends we enjoyed exploring Christchurch on these old trams - some originally from Sydney. The old advertising from yesteryear that was still in some carriages added to the charm. We first did a full lap of the city then returned top various locations we chose to get off at. The staff were friendly and informative, and all in all a memorable day was had.
      Written 8 June 2024
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    AraleMelbourne
    Melbourne, Australia427 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Jun 2022
    We didn't pre-book as we were unsure which day we would come. We arrived around 1.30pm on the friday before their long weekend and it wasn't very busy. We are a family of 4 and we found the family combo tickets to be worth while. We ended up getting the gondola and punting family combo. You do not have to do both activities on the same day.

    The gondola rides are around 6 mins each way. At the top of the mountain, there are deck views as well as walk out views. The views are stunning even on a winter's day. My camera was not good enough to capture what my eyes could see.

    The cafe is a nice place to rest your feet if you went for a bit of a walk around. Staff are friendly and prices are reasonable. It was a pity that the Time Tunnel has closed.
    Written 24 June 2022
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    vegetarian-girl
    Austin, TX541 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    It was a great time minus the time travel part being closed. A nice lady employee in the gift shop helped us secure a reservation for a restaurant in Lyttleton before taking the bus further south. I appreciated her willingness to go above & beyond!
    Written 6 December 2023
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    Craig G
    4 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Jan 2023
    The Gondola ride was easy as expected. We arrived via 28 bus from Lyttleton. We bought the one way ticket and got up to the top. The trails were pleasantly mark. We took the Cradle Rim Trail all the way back into downtown Lyttleton. It was a much longer hike down than taking the Bridal Path and would recommend it if you prefer to get about 2-3 hours of hiking .
    Written 17 January 2023
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    Grahame G
    Canberra, Australia28 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Feb 2020 • Couples
    The gondola trip is most worthwhile. It gives a perspective over Christchurch and Lyttelton. Interesting walks and views. Best to make sure of the weather as it can be cold miserable and clouded in
    Our trip was only partly obscured by scuffing sea mist. But warm and calm.
    Views are excellent. The Red Rock Cafe served us good coffee and delicious date scones.
    Written 11 February 2020
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    kevben1055
    Christchurch, New Zealand59 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Nov 2022
    A nice relaxing ride on a perfect day. Great views, great staff, and I enjoyed the food at the top. The temperature at the top can be quite different to the bottom and a calm day at the bottom can be a cold easterly at the top. Jacket advised on any day.
    Well worth the entry fee
    Written 13 November 2022
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    margiebrinkman
    Saint Paul, MN12 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    The day we initiated our pass to hop on- hop off was very windy. Note that you need to schedule your punt excursion.

    Finding the bus station takes a little doing, so allow yourself time to do that. We found the bus station where we were to meet bus #8, which did a little investigating, rode the bus out only to find the gondola not running. So pay attention to how windy it is because the gondola cannot safely run in very windy conditions.

    Luckily, we immediately caught a bus back in time for our punt ride. The weather had drastically improved and we loved the sunny punt ride.
    Written 3 February 2024
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    Willing B
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Jan 2024 • Family
    The gondola ride is very dramatic, with views of Christchurch and also of the sea port on the other side of the mountain. It was stormy and windy when we were there, so we didn't walk around as much as we would have liked. It is a great way to see the city.
    Written 23 February 2024
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    Sunshine
    2 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Jan 2020
    Really enjoyed it - not a fan of heights but although we were high we weren't ever that far from the slope of the mountain. Fabulous views of a fabulous city. Joined a long queue for the Time Tunnel but it was a very short ride past some screens and displays and not really worth the wait! Really good cafe and gift shop, and fantastic views across the Banks Peninsular. Definitely worth it.
    Written 15 February 2020
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    Bruce J
    Adelaide, Australia160 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Fantastic 360⁰ views over city, coast & port. Much higher than Queenstown gondola with better views, facilities, clean windows in the gondolas!! & friendly staff in cafe and shop. Cafe prices were a surprise - sandwiches same price as New World & Countdown. Coffees cheaper than most other tourist spots! Great to see. We visited Sunday mid-arvo and is recommended.
    Written 12 November 2023
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    Wander624011
    5 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Feb 2020
    Interesting outing although the actual gondola ride is a bit ho-hum but still good . The facilities at the top are excellent with friendly and knowledgeable staff in the gift shop and restaurant. The 'time tunnel' thing was a bit odd and also proclaimed a ban on bare feet (in NZ???). The shuttle bus was efficient but the driver! Oh so grumpy! But we had a good laugh about it.
    Written 19 February 2020
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