COVID-19 Update: The Christchurch Tram, Christchurch Gondola and Punting on the Avon are all open during Alert Level 2. We’ve changed the way we operate and have systems in place to ensure the safety of our clients and staff: please see our website or speak to our friendly staff for further details. For Tram & Gondola Annual Pass holders, please see our webpage for extended pass validity information. We look forward to welcoming you to our attractions.
Christchurch Tram City Tour
Explore Christchurch in heritage style
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The Christchurch Trams offer a unique experience combining history and sightseeing. Family-friendly and ideal for locals and visitors alike, our beautifully-restored heritage trams are one of the city’s best loved attractions – and don’t forget kids go free!
Our all-day hop-on hop-off tickets allow you to visit the central city sights at your leisure and our friendly and knowledgeable drivers will keep you updated about the latest city changes in their informative live commentaries.
Explore the best of the central city from the 17 stops enroute: the Canterbury Museum & Botanic Gardens, Turanga and Margaret Mahy Playground are must-visit spots for families; and the many retail stores, bars and eateries at The Terrace, Cashel Street & Riverside Market, Arts Centre and New Regent Street offer fantastic shopping and dining options for all. For frequent visitors we recommend our great-value Annual Pass – perfect for locals!
Support local and explore our backyard on board the Christchurch Tram.
Days Of Ice – Antarctic Tram Tour: join us on an Antarctic-themed Tram tour at 11am on Saturday 10 October! Part of the Days Of Ice Antarctic festival calendar, a member of the New Zealand Antarctic Society will be giving a special live commentary about sites of Antarctic significance along the route and detailing Christchurch’s links to The Ice. Limited seats available: book your tickets now!
What you need to know
Duration
The full circuit is 50 minutes, with tickets valid for one day
We are committed to giving you the best experience possible. Whether you are a visitor to Christchurch or a local exploring your hometown sights, our friendly staff will show you the best attractions the city has to offer.
COMBINE AND SAVE!
Purchase our combo tickets for great discounts:
Combine TWO attractions and save $5
Combine THREE attractions and save $10 Savings valid for adult tickets
Customer Reviews
August 18, 2020
Excellent way to see the city and its redevelopment and your ticket which you can purchase from the driver at any stop also enables you to hop on and off at any stop, the ticket lasts all day. As you travel around the driver passes on information of things to see and the redevelopment of the city.
Cookapie - Nelson, New Zealand
August 14, 2020
A fun way to see the city. Even though we have visited many times, this is something we have never done. Was great to be able to get on and off at any stop we wanted. Booking was easy, stops easy to find and commentary interesting and informative. Highly recommended.
C Abbott
July 19, 2020
Awesome trip. Very informative drivers, perfect timings and very polite and helpful staff. Loved everything.
Hema Sundram
July 18, 2020
What a fantastic way to see the city and learn its history! Absolutely loved our hop on hop off tickets!!! Thanks to Baz our Tram driver information extraordinaire!!!!
Nicky B - Napier, New Zealand
Tram Route Map
The journey begins at Cathedral Junction and travels through Cathedral Square before passing the Avon River and High Street. From here the Tram rejoins our Tram loop and passes the Canterbury Museum, Hagley Park, Victoria Square and New Regent Street. There are currently 17 stops along the route.
Our Tramway Restaurant departs from Cathedral Junction at 7:00pm daily March – October and at 7:30pm daily November – February. Bookings essential (please note that the Tramway Restaurant is currently closed for maintenance and is scheduled to re-open on 1 November 2020).
What you need to know
Christchurch Attractions Tram Tour suit all ages.
Board at any of our 17 Tram stops, and get on and off with your ticket throughout the day. The Trams run every 15-25 minutes.
The inside seats are cozy and secure, but please note outside seats are not weatherproof. Children must be accompanied on the Trams at all times by a paying adult. For safety reasons, we allow one adult to supervise up to five children or infants aged 15 years and under. As in any city street, you must keep children safe in traffic. Folded prams can be accommodated on board the Trams.
We have two to five Tramcars operating daily, and have seven Trams in total: Trams 11, 15, 152, 178, 244, 1888 and 411 (Tramway Restaurant).
Please note that children are classed as being 5-15 years of age and infants under 5 years of age. Up to three children may ride free of charge per paying adult, and tickets can be purchased for $5 each for additional children. Infants are free of charge.
Group rates apply for school and pre-school groups: please enquire at info@christchurchattractions.nz.
