Christchurch Gondola Ride Ticket

4.5

based on 308 reviews

| Christchurch, New Zealand

Reviews Summary

Most reviewers enjoyed the gondola ride and views, describing them as "amazing," "spectacular," and "breathtaking." Some found the experience standard or gimmicky, with weather impacting visibility. The cafe and gift shop were generally well-received.

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Features

Free Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Instant ticket delivery

Mobile Ticket

Pickup available

Duration

2 hours

Wheelchair accessible

Audio guide

Live guide

Return Gondola ride
30-minute Avon River punt ride (if option selected at time of booking)

Transport to/from the attractions
Food and drinks

Mobile or paper ticket accepted
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.

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...

Duration 2 Hours
Group Tour
Max 10 people in the group

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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...
- Duration 2 Hours•
- Admission Ticket Included