Day trip

Christchurch: Vintage Tram, Punt and Gondola Ride Combo

Activity provider: Christchurch Attractions
Day trip

Christchurch: Vintage Tram, Punt and Gondola Ride Combo

Activity provider: Christchurch Attractions
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From US$ 56.25 per person

Likely to sell out

Experience Christchurch by land and water with a combo ticket to the hop-on hop-off vintage tram, a punt along the River Avon in a flat-bottom boat, and a ride on the Christchurch Gondola cable car.

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Duration 1 day
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Live tour guide
English

Experience

Highlights
  • Explore the sights of Christchurch by vintage tram
  • Hop off at highlights such as Riverside Market and the Botanic Gardens
  • Get 360-degree views of Christchurch from the gondola
  • Ride the cable car to the top of Port Hills for a hike in the alpine scenery
  • Climb aboard an Edwardian flat-bottomed boat for a punt down the River Avon
Full description

Experience Christchurch from different perspectives with a combined city tour by vintage tram, punt along the Avon River, and cable car ride aboard the Christchurch Gondola. Climb aboard a classic, flat-bottomed boat for a delightful 30-minute punt along the Avon River. Before your tour, reserve a timeslot to venture through the city center propelled by a boatman dressed in Edwardian costume.

See the beautiful alpine scenery surrounding Christchurch and its suburbs on board the Christchurch Gondola cable car. Explore the history of the region in the unique Time Tunnel experience, and pause for refreshments at the Red Rock Café.

Marvel at the Southern Alps and Kaikoura Mountains, and get 360-degree views of the plains, mountains, city, and harbor from the glass-enclosed cabin. Once at the summit, browse the "Shop at the Top" or hike one of the many walking trails, such as the trek to volcanic-formed Crater Rim.

Journey by vintage tram and see the “Garden City” at your own pace with a full-day hop-on and hop-off ticket. Explore the regenerated city center to see innovative architecture.

Listen to a fascinating commentary from your driver as you take a full circuit in just 50 minutes, or jump on and off at leisure at 18 strategic stops. Discover the vast urban space of Hagley Park, explore the boutique stores of New Regent Street and much more!

Includes
  • All-day vintage tram ticket (hop-on, hop-off)
  • On-board commentary
  • Ticket for the Christchurch Gondola and access to the Discovery Ride, cafe, and gift shop
  • 30-minute guided punt ride
  • Blankets and umbrellas (if required)
  • Transport between each attraction

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Meeting point

The tram loop starts at Cathedral Junction, but you can board the tram at any of the 17 stops along the route. Alternatively, start your adventure at the Christchurch Gondola Base Station, 10 Bridle Path Road, Heathcote Valley, or begin with a punt from Worcester Street Bridge, Christchurch.

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Important information

Know before you go

  • You must reserve a Punting timeslot prior to arrival by email. The punt will likely be shared with other guests
  • Please bring a warm coat for the Christchurch Gondola. It is 500 meters above sea level and can be cold and windy at the summit
  • A shuttle bus is available between Christchurch city center and the Christchurch Gondola for an additional fee
  • Trams run every 15 minutes from 09:00 to 18:00 in the summer (October - April) and from 10:00 to 17:00 in the winter (May - September)
  • All attractions do not need to be used on the same day
  • You can collect your tickets from any of the attractions on arrival with your reference number
Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.7 /5

based on 141 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.7/5
  • Transportation
    4.5/5
  • Value for money
    4.5/5
  • Safety
    5/5

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This combo was a really good but we picked up our tickets from the ticket office in Christchurch which was easy to find ( just follow the tram lines) we then we planned to take the tram first you do t have to do all three in one day you can spread them over your stay. The tram was a 50 min round trip you can hop on hop off anywhere along the line on your chosen day the driver gave us all the history of each place we stopped at. we stayed on to check out the different places the hopped on and off at our choices from our hotel the ibis we found actually walk to any of the places to all very close. The punt ride you will get a message to call them to book your time which we did recommend you do this to avoid disappointment only booked rides were available when we arrived the punts were fully booked. this for me was the best of the three but they all came pretty close to each other to go down the river was so relaxing and our punt driver was so informative and funny the gondola is a must

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March 6, 2023

We came on a cruise and had pre-booked this activity - and were so glad we did. We had a fabulous time in Christchurch. The trams are beautiful and take you around all the best bits of the city. We had to change the time of our punt but all the staff were so helpful and it was a really relaxing way to spend some time. We never made it to the Gondola, which was a shame. Maybe next time.

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March 1, 2023

Such a lovely way to see Christchurch, The staff at the office were helpful and explained the day’s activities.. The tram drivers were very knowledgeable and it was apparent they loved their job and imparting their info with enthusiasm.. The same goes for the Punting crew— so lovely to see the Gardens from the boat. The views from the Gondola were am… thank u so much. Mary

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February 15, 2023

Product ID: 96669