Christchurch Gondola Ride Ticket
See the city of Christchurch from above by taking a trip aboard the Christchurch Gondola. The cable car takes you on a scenic journey to the Port Hills crater rim and Mt Cavendish summit, giving you fabulous views of Christchurch's dramatically changed cityscape. See Canterbury Plains and Lyttelton Harbour unfold as you rise to the summit complex, on the crater rim of Christchurch's famous extinct volcano.
Please note the Christchurch Gondola is a 15 minute drive from the city centre and a ten minute drive from the port of Lyttelton.
To see even more of Christchurch, go Punting on the Avon River. If the combo package is purchased. Please book your Punting timeslot prior to arrival by contacting the supplier directly.
• 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 due to increased demand
Options
Gondola Ride
Round-trip Gondola ticket. The Gondola operates from 10am to 5pm
What's included in Christchurch Gondola Ride Ticket
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Christchurch Gondola
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.
Inclusions
- Return Gondola ride
- 30-minute Avon River punt ride (if option selected at time of booking)
- Transport to/from the attractions
- Food and drinks
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The Gondola cabins can accommodate wheelchairs up to 600cm wide
- 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
- Please note the internal lift at the Gondola will be getting replaced and unable to be used between Monday 14th July 2025 – Friday 19th September 2025. If guests cannot use the stairs there will be no way to provide access to the remainder of the building including the café, observation deck or the Discovery Ride.
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- 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
Redeem
Ticket Redemption
This ticket provides direct entry into the attraction This operator requires you to contact them directly prior to this tour/activity. Departure Point: Christchurch Gondola Base Station Address: Heathcote Valley Punting on the Avon River option: Antigua Boatsheds, 2 Cambridge Terrace CallSend SMSAdd to SkypeYou'll need Skype CreditFree via Skype Dates: See Availability Return point: Returns to the original departure point NOTE: Once the combo package is purchased, please note that a time slot does need to be pre-booked for Punting on the Avon by calling +64 3 366 0337
