Christchurch Gondola (Aerial cable car)
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Climb the volcano to 500m above the city.  We enjoy fabulous panoramic views of the of the Southern Alps, the city of Christchurch, the vast Canterbury Plains, Lyttelton Harbour the volcano's crater and world's largest ocean, the Pacific.  Food and souvenirs available.

Time Tunnel Train Ride Volcanoes - New nature - Human settlement

Studies available
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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