Christchurch Tram City Tour

South Island

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AU$34

per adult

Family walking beside a Christchurch Tram on New Regent Street

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Start: Cathedral

Location: Christchurch

Duration: 50 minutes

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Christchurch Tram City Tour

The Christchurch Tram City Tour is one of the most memorable ways to experience the city’s vibrant charm. With its beautifully restored heritage trams, this attraction blends history and convenience, making it perfect for families, couples, and solo travellers. The journey highlights Christchurch’s iconic landmarks while offering a unique perspective of the city streets.

As you ride, the friendly tram drivers provide live commentary, sharing fascinating stories and local knowledge along the way. With an all-day pass, you’re free to explore at your own pace, hopping on and off as often as you like. From Cathedral Square to the buzzing SALT District, each stop is a chance to uncover something new.

Hop-on Hop-off Convenience

You can hop on and off at any stop, with no need to notify the driver in advance as the tram pauses at every stop. The full tram circuit takes approximately 50 minutes to complete, with trams departing regularly throughout the day. Don’t miss out on this iconic way to discover the best things to do in Christchurch, from shopping and dining to historical landmarks.

Whether you’re exploring Christchurch for the first time or returning to see the city’s latest changes, the tram offers a relaxed and scenic way to get around. It’s more than just transport, it’s a heritage experience that connects you with the heart of the city.

People enjoying outdoor dining on New Regent Street as a Christchurch heritage tram passes by.

Classic green heritage tram driving past Cranmer Square in Christchurch city.

Maroon heritage tram travelling past Cranmer Square in central Christchurch.

Nucleus sculpture by Phil Price in Christchurch’s SALT District with the historic Christchurch Tram nearby

Blue City Tour tram travelling along Cashel Street in Christchurch city centre.

Family enjoying a scenic ride on the Christchurch Tram, looking out the windows.

Christchurch tram travelling along colourful New Regent Street with alfresco dining.

Christchurch tram passing through the glass-roofed Cathedral Junction arcade.

Historic New Regent Street in Christchurch with pastel-coloured Spanish Mission architecture and the Christchurch Tram

Historic Tram 11 crossing Worcester Bridge in central Christchurch

Christchurch Tram 11 at Cathedral Junction with visitors stepping off

Christchurch Tram passing the Bridge of Remembrance in the city centre

Christchurch Tram 1888 travelling along High Street in the city centre

Christchurch Tram stopping at the Cathedral Square tram stop with passengers aboard

Christchurch Tram 11 crossing Worcester Street Bridge over the Avon River

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Age Information:

Adults: 16 years +
Children: 5-15 years
Infants: Under 5 years go free.
Family Pass: 2 adults and up to 3 children
All children must be accompanied by a paying adult.

Cancellation and Refunds

2 days or more: Full refund*
Between 2 days and 24 hours: 75% refund*
Within 24 hours/No Show: No refund

Note: **Refund excludes credit card or payment fees if applicable, which are non-refundable.

Please see more information on refunds and cancellations in Go New Zealand's terms and conditions.*

Frequently asked questions

Christchurch Tram Hours: 9:50am - 5pm daily. Last tram departs stop one at 4pm.

Trams run approximately every 10-15 minutes in summer and every 15-25 minutes in winter. Tickets valid for 1 calendar day.

There are currently 18 stops throughout central Christchurch. Customers can hop on and off at any stop, and our trams will pause at every stop so there is no need to alert the driver in advance that you would like to board or disembark.

If you have pre-purchased a ticket online through website, you can collect your tickets at our Booking Office at stop 1 in Cathedral Junction or from the drivers at any of our stops. You will just need to show the staff the booking confirmation and quote your booking reference (CHXXXXXX) in order to collect your tickets.

Two of Christchurch Trams are able to accommodate up to 2 manual wheelchairs on board at one time using the wheelchair hoist located in Cathedral Junction (please note that motorised wheelchairs are too heavy for the hoist to lift, and the maximum safe working load is 250kg). We recommend phoning ahead on the day to check whether wheelchair-accessible trams are operating and what time they will be departing from Cathedral Junction.

No, the Christchurch Tram doesn't go to the Gondola. The Gondola is about a 15-minute drive from the city centre. You can also reach it by taking public bus number 8 from the Christchurch Bus Interchange, which stops right at the Gondola Base Station.

There are plenty of on-street and off-street parking available along the Tram route (check Christchurch City Council website for locations).

Christchurch Bus Interchange is one block from stops 5 and 8. Manchester Street Super Stop is one block from stop 1 at Cathedral Junction.