Christchurch Tram City Tour

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.

The Christchurch Tram is an all‑day hop‑on hop‑off heritage service through central Ōtautahi Christchurch. It circles the city centre with 18 stops, letting visitors explore the best local sights, shops, parks and cafés at their own pace — all with live commentary from the tram driver.

Stop 1: Cathedral Junction

• Cathedral Junction precinct – start of the tram loop, heritage building with boutique shops and eateries.
• Close to: Tram Ticket Office, cafés, and inner-city hotels.

Stop 2: Cathedral Square

• ChristChurch Cathedral
• Statue of John Robert Godley
• Main civic square with local events and buskers.

Stop 3: The Terrace / Mill Island

• The Terrace dining precinct
• Avon River walkways
• Best for riverside bars, restaurants and nightlife.

Stop 4: Riverside Market / Bridge of Remembrance

• Riverside Market – food stalls and artisan shopping
• Bridge of Remembrance – war memorial arch over the Avon
• Close to city shopping precincts.

Stop 5: Cashel Street / High Street

• Retail therapy – fashion, gifts, souvenirs
• Cool laneways and modern design stores.

Stop 6: Christchurch Art Gallery

• Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna o Waiwhetū – contemporary and classic NZ art.
• Close to: Worcester Boulevard.

Stop 7: Arts Centre

• The Arts Centre Te Matatiki Toi Ora – historic buildings, galleries, indie shops and artisan markets.
• Also handy for cafés and weekend markets.

Stop 8: Canterbury Museum / Rolleston Ave

• Canterbury Museum – natural history, Antarctic displays, Māori culture
• Just across from Hagley Park.

Stop 9: Botanic Gardens

• Christchurch Botanic Gardens entrance
• Easy access to greenhouses, rose gardens, and river walks.

Stop 10: Punting on the Avon

• Avon River Punting rides
• Traditional flat-bottomed boat experience.

Stop 11: Hagley Park Corner

• Hagley Park – walking and cycling, sports grounds
• Access point for garden strolls.

Stop 12: Victoria Square

• Victoria Square – historic statues and peaceful green space
• Close to Town Hall and riverside trails.

Stop 13: New Regent Street

• New Regent Street – pastel-coloured Spanish Mission architecture, boutique shops and wine bars.

Stop 14: Margaret Mahy Playground

• Margaret Mahy Family Playground – one of the largest in the Southern Hemisphere.
• Great for kids; water features, flying foxes and climbing frames.

Additional Stops (15–18):
Exact numbering may vary depending on service updates, but these stops fill out the circuit near Turanga Library, additional shopping lanes, and quieter corners of the CBD. Most are just a 1–2 minute walk from more well-known attractions.