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.
Maintenance Closure – please note the Christchurch Gondola will be closed 19-23 May 2025 inclusive for scheduled maintenance.
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 manual wheelchairs (up to a maximum of 600mm in width – please note the Gondola Shuttle bus is not wheelchair accessible). 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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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
