Whether you are in Christchurch for a day or for a few weeks, the Christchurch Pass is your ticket to experience all the highlights of the city. Spend your morning learning about the native flora on your hour guided tour of the must-see Christchurch Botanic Gardens, then take a scenic boat ride on the Avon River. With your tram pass you can easily travel around the city at ease, with frequent tram times and stops. As the sun is about to set, head up to Port Hills via the Christchurch gondola for breathtaking views of the city below and even out to the Southern Alps and Pacific Ocean! The shuttle bus to the gondola is even included. The pass will give you a taste of the beautiful mix of nature and man-made technology that is evident throughout Christchurch.

Explore the lush and beautiful grounds of the Botanic Gardens

Marvel at the 360 panoramic views of Christchurch and beyond from the gondola

Hop onboard the historical Christchurch Tram and see the highlights of the city with ease

Christchurch Gondola

• Operating hours: 10:00am-5:00pm, daily except Christmas
• Address: 10 Bridle Path Road, Heathcote Valley

How to get there:

• The gondola shuttle bus (included in your pass) departs the central city from outside the Canterbury Museum on Rolleston Avenue
• The Shuttle departs the Canterbury Museum at the following times: 9:30am, 10:30am, 11:30am, 1:00pm, 2:00pm, 3:00pm and 4:00pm
• The Shuttle departs the Gondola on the hour during the morning and on the half hour during the afternoon

Christchurch Tram

• How to get there: Hop on or off at any of these stops, detail info about each stops please refer to the image

Tram operating hours:

• Summer: 9:00am-6:00pm daily (Sept – Mar)
• Winter: 10:00am-5:00pm daily (Apr – Aug)
• The trams run every 15 – 20 minutes

Botanic Gardens

• Address: Christchurch Botanic Gardens, 7 Rolleston Ave, Christchurch

Botanic Gardens opening hours:

• Summer: 10:00am-3:30pm (1st Oct-31st Mar)
• Winter: 11:00am-3:30pm (1st Apr-30th Sept)
• Botanic Gardens tour departure times:
• 10:00am (summer only), 11:00am, 12:00pm, 1:30pm, 2:30pm, and 3:30pm from the Canterbury Museum entrance to the Botanic Gardens on Rolleston Avenue
• 10:30am (summer only), 11:30am, 2:00pm, and 3:00pm from outside the new Botanic Gardens Visitors Centre

How to get there:

• Walk: 10 minute walk from Re:Start mall, a 20 minute walk from Riccarton Mall, and a 10 minute walk from the Victoria Street shopping precinct
• Self drive: 3 hour free parking at two large public car parks in the Botanic Gardens, one at the Riccarton Avenue entrance and one at the Armagh Street entrance

Avon River Punting

• Address: Antigua Boat Sheds, 2 Cambridge Terrace
• How to get there: 5-10 minute walk from Cathedral Square

Punting Hours:

• Summer: 9:00am-6:00pm (1st Oct-31st Mar)
• Winter: 10:00am-4:00pm (1st Apr-30th Sept)
• Currently only the Park Landing site is available for Punting departure