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Christchurch Gondola

Climb the volcano to 500m above the city and enjoy fabulous panoramic views of the of the Southern Alps, the city of Christchurch, the vast Canterbury Plains, Lyttleton Harbour the volcano's crater and world's largest ocean, the Pacific. 

Time Tunnel Train Ride
During this rude we are presented with experiences of Volcanoes - Nature and Human settlement in the Zone

History 
As well as outstanding views you can experience some of the history extending to the sensational birth of the volcano, the compelling life of the Stone Age Maori then the rebirth of the area with colonial settlement.

Settlement Studies 
We see where the first settlers arrived and begin to appreciate the hardships involved. with this 500m mountain between the harbour and the new town.  

River Studies 
From display maps you see
how the nearby river formed the land and now holds the city to ransom.   Interested groups can learn how the river is being managed to prevent it from its inevitable return to flood the city of Christchurch .

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