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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: 10am-5pm daily until 30 April, 10am-4pm daily from 1 May. 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 operates daily between Cathedral Square and the Christchurch Gondola. Purchase tickets onboard, and see the timetable here.  

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.

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 operates between central Christchurch and the Christchurch Gondola daily. The shuttle departs from Cathedral Square (Tram Stop 2) on the half hour from 9:30am – 3:30pm in summer and on the hour from 10am – 3pm in winter, and from the Christchurch Gondola on the hour from 10am – 4pm in summer and on the half-hour from 10:30am-3:30pm in winter. See the full timetable here. 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.

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.

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

Excellent
Christchurch Gondola
4.5
Based on 3593 reviews
madison jenkins
Lovely staff
3lizae 3carg
I went for a drive the other night out to lyttelton port💪🏽 but before taking the bridge I decided to turn off before heading there and drive up to the gondolas coaches parking area just for my girl to enjoy the view as she’s scared of heights and this right here was a perfect view to see at night 🔥especially if you’ve only been here during the day. So if your looking to chill a lil before heading out to lyttelton stop by here and capture a moment with your F&F.
Werner Donke
Great view from top with different walks available. Waiting time for the gondola apparently depends if there is a cruise ship in Lyttleton and can range between none and more than an hour.
John Somers
Amazing views. Well worth the trip.
Minseon Ahn
One of “must see” attractions of Christchurch!
Magnolia Lijah Paraiso
Great view.
Steven Salway
Great experience
Mark Atkinson
It is a little outside the city center, but readily accessible by public bus. It's a wonderful experience if you haven't yet enjoyed a gondola ride in the Austrian or Swiss Alps. The views of Christchurch are spectacular.
Graham Mann
Great way to orient yourself around Christchurch. Stunning views both over the city and on the other side over the harbour
Nachi Mahraj
Breathtaking views
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CHRISTCHURCH

PASS

Perfect way to see Christchurch. Includes: Tram 1 day pass, Gondola entry and Punting on the Avon ride.

NZ$114

TRAM & GONDOLA

COMBO

Explore Christchurch from the city to the hills. So much to see! Includes: Tram 1 day pass and Gondola entry.

NZ$77

PUNT & GONDOLA

COMBO

See Christchurch from two different perspectives!
Includes: Gondola entry and Punting on Avon ride.

NZ$79

LOCAL ANNUAL

PASS

Unlimited rides on the iconic Christchurch Gondola and Christchurch Tram for 12 months!

NZ$99

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109 Worcester St (Shop 13)
Cathedral Junction
Christchurch 8011, New Zealand

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