Christchurch Gondola

For the best overview of Christchurch, take the Christchurch Gondola to a mountain top view over the city. See well beyond Christchurch over the Canterbury Plains to the Southern Alps mountains. In the other direction, enjoy the dramatic hills of the Banks Peninsula and Lyttelton Harbor. At the summit station, you will find a interpretive show, a Cafe and lots of seating. The Gondola trip up to the summit takes 10 minutes one way.
There are several walking and mountain bike tracks near the Gondola. Mount Pleasant is close and just a bit higher offering better views East, out to the Pacific Ocean. The Gondola is just a 15 minute drive from central Christchurch. You can also drive up most of the way if you have a good map of the area.