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Mount Cavendish
The Gondola
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Riding the Gondola is a
spectacular experience that is enjoyed by visitors to Christchurch and
locals. Look through our web site to gain a small appreciation of all the
wonderful things to do and see at one of the city's leading attractions.
A Majestic view all year round
The 945 metre Gondola ride gently lifts visitors, in the comfort of 4 person
passenger cabins, almost 500 metres (1500 feet) above sea level. Unique 360
degree views of Christchurch, the Canterbury Plains ad Lyttelton Harbour
unfold as you rise to the summit complex, on the crater rim of
Christchurch's famous extinct volcano. |
The View
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To the west gaze across the
sparkling cityscape of Christchurch, over the Canterbury Plains to the high
peaks of the Southern Alps. |
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To the south and east are
dramatic views of Banks Peninsula, Lake Ellesmere and the harbour of
Lyttelton, formed in a sunken volcanic crater. |
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Looking north, the beaches of
Pegasus Bay and the Pacific Ocean unfold to the distant Kaikoura Peninsula. |
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Heritage Time Tunnel
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Travel back to a time long past,
but not forgotten. Discover the fascinating history and geological evolution
of the Banks Peninsula region. Be amazed by volcanic eruptions, Maori
mythology, and life on board an early settlers' ship. |
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