Welcome Aboard Christchurch

Welcome to Christchurch’s "must see" attractions: Christchurch Gondola, Christchurch Tramway, Punting on the Avon and the Grand Tour.

Soak up the magnificent 360 degree views of the Canterbury Plains, Southern Alps and Banks Peninsula at Christchurch Gondola.

Enjoy the sights of the city from the beautifully restored Christchurch trams!

Take a romantic ride down the tranquil Avon River on one of the beautifully crafted Edwardian Punts.

Better yet, enjoy all three attractions and more in one day and take a Grand Tour.

Activity Options

Triple Pass

Experience Christchurch’s iconic attractions – the Christchurch Tramway, Christchurch Gondola and Punting on the Avon – at affordable prices.

• Gondola – enjoy the amazing vistas, relax in the Summit Cafe, go shopping, wander the walkways, journey back in time on the Time Tunnel Ride Experience or dine at Pinnacle Restaurant with the Cressy Three Course Dinner Package.

• Tramway – your driver will give an entertaining and informative commentary. Use your tram ticket to hop on and off at any of the eleven tram stops along the route, exploring all the ‘must see’ inner city attractions including Cathedral Square, the Arts Centre, Art Gallery, Museum and more…

• Punting on the Avon River – relax among the velvet cushions as your punter takes you down the river for 30 minutes on one of two routes – City or Park.

Attractions do not have to be visited on the same day, buy your pass & enjoy each experience at your leisure. Your tram pass is valid for two days, giving you ample opportunity to explore the city!

Tram Restaurant

• Take a trip back into history aboard a romantic tramcar for an absolutely unique experience!

• Enjoy a delicious meal as you ride the tram tracks through the central city, past the Art Gallery, parks and shops, through Cathedral Square and the New Regent St Mall.

• You choose between…
  • The Rolleston Dinner Package: a four-course meal with welcome drink and tea/coffee, Starter, Entrée, Main and Dessert
  • The Cathedral Dinner Package: a five-course meal with Starter, Entrée, Main, Dessert, and Cheese board includes unlimited selected beverages: house wines, beer, non-alcoholic drinks, tea and coffee. Spirits and liqueurs are not included

• At the end of your evening, you will be dropped off at the tram stop nearest to your accommodation.

Grand Tour

Board your luxury coach for an interactive and fun guided tour of Christchurch. Let Welcome Aboard show you the best Christchurch has to offer; beautiful parks and gardens, quaint seaside suburbs and superb views of the city and surrounds. Your tour also explains about the plans for the re-juvenation of the city following the major earthquakes of 2010 & 2011, and also includes Christchurch’s premium attraction – Punting on the Avon.

It’s the very best way to enjoy Christchurch at the best price!

Highlights: 

• Walk through the stunning Mona Vale Gardens
• Punt ride on the river Avon
• Explore the quaint seaside townships of Sumner & Redcliffs Seaside Villages
• Sign of the Takahe lookout – enjoy panoramic views of Christchurch City and its surrounds 
• ‘Container City’ – the tour ends in the city centre where you can have lunch at your leisure, explore the new look city centre of Christchurch constructed of ‘designer’ shipping containers

This is a fully-guided informative, interactive half day tour, from 9 am to 1 pm. Transport, on board your comfortable, convenient Welcome Aboard coach and all attractions are included in your ticket price.

Lunch is not included, but ample time is given for you to enjoy this at your leisure. 

Other Information

• Bookings Essential!

• Gondola Hours: 10 am – 9pm September – April, 10 am – 6 pm Sunday – Wednesday & 10 am – 9 pm Thursday – Saturday May – 31 August

• Tram Hours: 9 am – 9 pm 1 November – 31 March, 9 am – 6 pm 1 April – 31 October

• Punting Hours: 9 am – 6 pm 1 October – 31 April, 10 am – 4 pm 1 May – 31 September

Location

Gondola:10 Bridle Path Rd, Heathcote Valley Christchurch

Tram: 7 Tramway Lane, Christchurch

Punting on the Avon: 2 Cambridge Terrace, Christchurch