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Enjoy spectacular views of snow-capped mountains and Alpine scenery aboard the Christchurch Gondola with a roundtrip ticket. Walk the trails at the summit and enjoy refreshments in the Red Rock Café.

Highlights

• Enjoy 360-degree views of Christchurch from a glass gondola
• Ride to the top of Port Hills for breathtaking views of Alpine mountains
• Go to the Red Rock Café to experience authentic Kiwi flavors
• Enjoy the Discovery Ride which is great for families and children of all ages

Description

Climb aboard the Christchurch Gondola cable car and enjoy spectacular 360-degree views across the Canterbury Plains and Southern Alps as you glide across the slopes of Mount Cavendish in the Port Hills. See as far as the city and harbor as you ride up to the summit 445 meters above sea level. Make use of the facilities at the top, such as the Discovery ride, a dramatic reconstruction of the history of the region. Revive your spirits at the Red Rock Café before or after going for a walk or bike ride along the many nature trails. • Please note our attractions do get very busy over the summer months (Nov-March) especially if a cruise ship is in port and there may be a wait time at the Gondola base and summit station due to increased demand • Please note the Gondola is not located in the city center and is a 15 minute drive there or a 10 minute drive from Lyttelton Port. Transport is not included in the ticket and is an extra cost.  

Includes

Round-trip Gondola ride Access to the Discovery ride, Gift shop, and Cafe at the summit

Important Information

• Arrive anytime between the opening hours of 10:00 AM and 4:00 PM
• Public bus #8 is available from the central city bus interchange (Cnr Colombo & Litchfield St) to the Gondola. You can purchase a round-trip bus ticket directly from the driver on the day with cash only.
• 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 base and summit station due to increased demand.

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund