Real Travelers who have been to Christchurch Gondola
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Si and Jem said… out of town a little distance and did the first 'Must do' activity in the city. Christchurch gondola… continue reading »
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WorldWideWints said… cereal, fruit and a cooked breakfast.We've been up the Christchurch gondola this morning to see… continue reading »
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Copley Family said… finished unpacking in the car park and headed off to the Christchurch gondola. Nice views and coffee… continue reading »
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More information on Christchurch Gondola
The Christchurch Gondola may not have quite the same breathtaking impact as the Queenstown equivalent, but for unparalleled views westward over the city and the Canterbury Plains to the Southern Alps, and for the full sweep of Pegasus Bay and the Pacific Ocean all the way up to the Kaikoura Ranges, you can't beat it. Perched on the crater rim of an extinct volcano, 445m (1,460 ft.) above sea level, the Gondola complex features the Time Tunnel Heritage Show, with a Canterbury video presentation and a walkthrough exhibition.If you want to take the Freedom Walk in the Port Hills, pay for the gondola ride up and then walk down any of the numerous hill tracks to Sumner Beach (allow 2 hr.), from which you can catch a bus back to the city, or to Lyttelton, also about 2 hours. Wear sturdy walking shoes -- the tracks are steep and can be slippery. The Mountain Bike Adventure Co. (tel. 0800/424-534; www.cyclehire-tours.co.nz) is another option for your descent. Reservations are essential and can be made at the visitor center (tel. 03/379-9629). Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.
Price
Admission NZ$18 (US$13) adults, NZ$8 (US$5.60) children 5-15. Discounts for families, seniors, and studentsCredit Cards Accepted
visa,mastercard,amex,diners,eftpos_nzDirections
The lower terminal is 15 min. from the city center. Take Ferry Rd. and head east; take the first right over the Heathcote Bridge. Or take the Best Attractions bus, which calls here, or the no. 28 Lyttelton bus. Free parking
Parking
Free parking
Hours
Oct-Apr daily 10am-midnight; winter noon-10pm
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The Christchurch Gondola may not have quite the same breathtaking impact as the Queenstown equivalent, but for unparalleled v...
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WorldWideWints said
… cereal, fruit and a cooked breakfast.We've been up the Christchurch gondola this morning to see… continue reading »
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Johanna & Martin said
… Pfad wurde als Bridle Path (Zaum-Pfad) bekannt, da er so steil war, dass die Pferde am Zaum… continue reading »
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ronlaughlin said
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