Christchurch Gondola

Gondola lift Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand

What to expect

The Christchurch Gondola is a popular tourist attraction that offers stunning 360-degree views of the city, Lyttelton Harbour, and beyond. Located at the summit station situated atop the Port Hills, visitors can see the snow-capped Southern Alps, sprawling Canterbury Plains, and the sparkling waters of Pegasus Bay and the Pacific Ocean. The Gondola features walking tracks, a Discovery Ride that provides insight into the area's history, and a gift store. The Red Rock Cafe is also available for visitors to relax and take in the views. The Christchurch Gondola is a family-friendly experience, with a family rate available for two adults and up to three children aged 5-15 years. Children under 5 years are free

Plan your family visit to the Christchurch Gondola with these blog insights 👇

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This family's experience:

Activities: Afterwards we headed to the Christchurch Gondola, which is around a 15 minute drive from the centre of Christchurch

Highlights: The views from the top were amazing! The kids loved the motion ride ✨

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This family's experience:

Activities: We rode the gondola up the mountain and explored the landscape up top and views from every direction

Highlights: The kids loved the slow-motion ride at the top which tells the story of Christchurch ✨