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Ride the Christchurch Gondola up the slopes of Mount Cavendish in the Port Hills to the summit at 445 m above sea level. From the glass gondola cabin, take in 360-degree views over the Canterbury Plains, the Southern Alps, the city and the harbor. At the summit, enjoy the Discovery Ride that brings local history to life, stroll along the nature trails or relax at the Red Rock Café. With a return ticket, simply visit any time during opening hours, explore the summit and ride the gondola back down.

Ride the gondola up to
the summit of the Port Hills
Board a glass gondola at the base station and glide up the slopes of Mount Cavendish in the Port Hills to the summit at 445 m above sea level. On the way up, enjoy 360-degree views over the Canterbury Plains, the Southern Alps, the city of Christchurch and the harbor.
With a return ticket, you can explore the summit facilities and then ride the gondola back down. Arrive any time during opening hours, between 10:00 AM and 4:00 PM.
Enjoy the Discovery Ride at the summit

The Discovery Ride at the summit brings the history of the region to life and is included with your ticket. It is great for children of all ages and families, and you can also browse the gift shop.
Walk the trails and relax at the Red Rock Café

Follow the nature trails around the summit on foot or by bike and take in the alpine scenery. Before or after your walk, take a break at the Red Rock Café with authentic New Zealand cuisine.
※ Views from the summit depend on weather and cloud conditions and are not guaranteed.
※ In summer (November to March), especially when cruise ships are in port, there may be waiting times at the gondola base and summit stations.
Meeting point:
Christchurch Gondola Base Station
10 Bridle Path Road, Heathcote Valley, Christchurch 8022, New Zealand
Meeting point information:
The gondola is about a 15-minute drive from the city center and about 10 minutes from Lyttelton Port. Public bus No. 8 runs directly to the gondola from the city Bus Interchange (Cnr Colombo & Litchfield St). Return bus tickets can be bought from the driver on the day, cash only.
10 Bridle Path Road, Heathcote Valley, Christchurch 8022, New Zealand