The spectacular ride takes visitors to the top of the crater rim of Christchurch’s extinct volcano on the outskirts of the city, unfolding magnificent views of the city, over the Canterbury Plains and towards the Southern Alps, and the sweep of Pegasus Bay and Lyttelton Harbour, as it rises to 1,460ft (445m) above sea level. At the summit the Gondola Complex features the Time Tunnel Heritage Show with a walk-through exhibition and video relaying the history and geological evolution of the Canterbury region as well as Maori mythology. From the summit it is possible to walk back down through the Port Hills to Sumner Beach.
Address: Gondola Base Station, Heathcote Valley
Telephone: (0)3 384 0700
Transport: Bus 28 to Lyttelton, or bus 35 to Heathcote from the Colombo Street Bus Exchange
Opening Time: Daily 10am to 9pm
Admission: NZ$18 (adults), NZ$8 (children 5-15 years.