Christchurch Gondola

Booked this as part of a combo package with Christchurch attractions and enjoyed it. There is a cafe on top where you can grab a bite to eat / drink. Pretty views and worth a stop if you have time.

I visited Christchurch in July 2018 with my 16 and 18 year old children. We had two attempts at getting on the Gondola. On our first visit the winds were too strong and the ride was closed. We returned the next day and are so happy that we didn’t miss the opportunity to go on this attraction. I was given the Gondola pass as a gift so I had $75 towards the cost of the tickets. We also had a discount voucher with our hire care through Go rentals. The staff quickly processed my voucher and then applied the discount to the remaining amount. The staff were so friendly and a had a good laugh with us about visiting Australia. There is a souvenir coin vending machine in the entry area. We didn’t have any New Zealand coins but the staff were happy to help us out by converting Australian currency. The service was outstanding. The ride to the top of the cliff in the Gondola is spectacular. I’m terrified of heights but this was an easy ride because the Gondola hugs the side of the mountain as it heads up the hill. The view at the top is breathtaking and we have some fantastic photos of the day. A photographer takes your photo as you enter the Gondola which is available for purchase as you leave. The photos were so nicely presented in a folder with information about the Gondola. Loved that special touch. There is a massive gift shop at the top which was filled with many different gifts and they were all reasonably priced. We ate in the restaurant at the top of the hill. The food was very nice and the price wasn’t too bad. The only criticism is the time it took to receive our meals but the restaurant was quite busy on that day. If you visit Christchurch this is a must do.

Cool place to see all of this beautiful place. Very informative on the history of this land. Take a good pair of walking shoes, and go for a hike across the hills.

Beautiful views across Christchurch (and beyond) and across the Lyttelton Harbour and the Banks Peninsula. Possible to walk up to the top with the gondola as a reward to get back down! Really nice cafe and great shop at the top. Easy to get to by bus.