Things To Do In Christchurch: Christchurch Gondola

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Pricing

Adult: NZ$42
Child*: NZ$22
Infant: Free
Family*: NZ$117

*Child age is 5-15 years, family is 2 adults & up to 3 children.

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Quick Info

DURATION: Allow 1-2 hours to visit

HOURS: 9am-5pm daily until 24 Dec, 9am-6pm daily 26 Dec – 31 Jan. Last ride down 60 minutes after closing.

PHONE: +64 3 384 0310

NO MINIMUM AGE: Children must be accompanied by an adult.

The Christchurch Gondola offers spectacular panoramic views of the city, Lyttelton Harbour, Pacific Ocean and beyond: it’s one of the best ways to see Christchurch!

Take in the views on your gondola ride to the summit station. Once at the top, you can explore walking tracks, experience the area’s history on the Christchurch Discover Ride, and enjoy the fare and wares in the licensed café and gift store. There’s something for everyone: especially families!

Gondola Shuttle – our direct Gondola shuttle will be operating daily during the summer season. Purchase tickets onboard, and see the timetable here.

More about the Christchurch Gondola

Our cabins seat up to four people for a comfortable and stable ride. The 852 horizonal metre trip to the summit takes around 10 minutes and offers stunning views in all directions. We can stop the ride briefly for guests requiring assistance in and out of cabins including wheelchairs (up to a maximum of 600mm in width). For frequent visitors we recommend our great-value Tram & Gondola Annual Pass – perfect for locals!

The base station at 10 Bridle Path Road has plenty of parking for cars and coaches, and the summit station atop Mt Cavendish features include the licensed Red Rock Café, audiovisual Christchurch Discovery Ride, and Shop at the Top gift store – please note these close 30 minutes before the last ride from the summit station.

Keen to learn more about the sights you’ll see from the Gondola? Visit our Scan & Learn site by scanning the QR codes around the summit station.

Getting here

There are a range of ways to get to the Christchurch Gondola:

By car or rideshare: a 15-minute drive from central Christchurch, there is plenty of free parking in the large base station carpark.

By direct Gondola Shuttle: our shuttle will be operating between central Christchurch and the Christchurch Gondola daily during the summer season. The shuttle departs from Cathedral Square (Tram Stop 2) on the half hour from 9:30am – 3:30pm, and from the Christchurch Gondola on the hour from 10am – 4pm. Return and one-way tickets can be purchased from our Tram Host at Tram Stop 2 or from the driver (card payments only).

By public bus: bus number 8 operates year-round from the Christchurch Bus Interchange and stops directly outside the Christchurch Gondola base station.

By bike: a bike rack is available to the left of our base station entrance.

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Tramway Restaurant

Our Tramway Restaurant departs from Cathedral Junction at 7:30pm daily (excluding public holidays) and at 5pm on selected dates. Bookings essential.

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Tramway Restaurant

Our Tramway Restaurant departs from Cathedral Junction at 7:30pm daily (excluding public holidays) and at 5pm on selected dates. Bookings essential.

Walking Tracks

There are plenty of great walking tracks to explore from the Gondola Summit Station, from a 15-minute stroll to trails taking a few hours to complete – all with spectacular views along the way! Grab a map from our team or download one here.

Red Rock Café

Enjoy a great coffee and delicious food while surrounded by stunning views. From cabinet selections to a kitchen menu and child-friendly favourites, there’s a tasty option for everyone. Private lunch and morning or afternoon tea options are also available for groups of a minimum of 20 people: please contact us for further details.

Christchurch Discovery Ride

At the summit, experience the Christchurch Discovery Ride: a dramatic reconstruction of the history of the region from millions of years ago to the present day.

Shop at The Top

Our retail store offers a wide range of souvenirs, gifts, clothing and more at reasonable prices, as well as bargain sales to grab quality products at a discounted rate.

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Summit Station Features

Walking Tracks: from short strolls to longer hikes. Download a map to learn more.

Red Rock Cafe: enjoy a drink, snack or meal with a view. Contact us about private group bookings.

Christchurch Discovery Ride: an audiovisual ride showing the area’s history through to present-day.

Shop at the Top: offering a range of well-priced souvenirs, gifts and clothing.

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What people say "One of the Best Things to do In Christchurch"

A nice gondola ride to a multi level viewing deck. It has a ride on time tunnel (!). The views are quite simply, incredible. The café is nice, as is the gift shop. The staff were very friendly.

S & B

Australia

Amazing scenery from the top of the hill! Staff are super friendly and helpful. Cafe is nice on the top with a good variety of options. Entry ticket are affordable.

worldtravelcouplenz

The fantastic views 👏 exciting trip up on the gondolas, yummy lunch, a wander around the gift shop for a couple of purchases, friendly staff. Thank you I will return again!!

taits1261

Nelson, New Zealand

Just stunning. Booked online which was really easy. Welcoming staff. Cafe had good range of options which were family friendly. Clean bathrooms. The Christchurch history tour is a wee hidden gem. Well worth it

Antemo

Christchurch, New Zealand