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17/06/2024

❄ WINTER BLANKET COLLECTION ❄

We’re proud to be partnering with the Salvation Army again this winter to collect blankets and other bedding to support those vulnerable in our local community for a second year.

Join us to donate a blanket in exchange for a complimentary Christchurch Tram ticket:

📆 Friday 12 July
⏰ 11am - 2pm
📍 Cathedral Square tram stop

Please join us to donate a blanket, duvet or comforter to those in need this winter.

Learn more at https://www.christchurchattractions.nz/winter-blanket-collection/

11/06/2024

Tīrama Mai is less than two weeks away, and we’ve got limited spots left available for our special Tram rides to see the illuminations and hear the story of Puaka-Matariki!

🚋 Tīrama Mai Tram Rides
⏰ 5:30pm, 6pm, 6:30pm & 7pm
📆 Sat 22 & Sat 29 June
📍 Departing from Cathedral Junction
🎟 https://www.christchurchattractions.nz/tirama-mai-tram-rides-2024/

Bookings are essential for these 20-minute family-friendly tours: see our website for bookings and further details!

04/06/2024

Meet Tram Driver Ross!

Ross joined the team back in 2019 as a casual role in retirement, and feels very privileged to be associated with our magnificent historic trams: his favourites to drive are Tram 1888 and Tram 11 (the youngest and oldest in the fleet respectively), and he loves the camaraderie among the team.

Outside of work he’s a big rugby fan, and often ribs our guests from across the Tasman and north of Cook Strait about their local teams! 🏉

His top tips for customers are to try to hop on board every tramcar in service the day they are visiting, and to explore the fantastic buildings and businesses in Te Matatiki Ora The Arts Centre as well as Quake City.

Say hi to Ross on your next visit! 🚋

27/05/2024

Tīrama Mai is back for another year, and we’re excited to be offering special Tram rides to see the illuminations and hear the story of Puaka-Matariki!

🚋 Tīrama Mai Tram Rides
⏰ 5:30pm, 6pm, 6:30pm & 7pm
📆 Sat 22 & Sat 29 June
📍 Departing from Cathedral Junction
🎟 https://www.christchurchattractions.nz/tirama-mai-tram-rides-2024/

Bookings are essential for these 20-minute family-friendly tours: see our website for bookings and further details!

22/05/2024

If you're wondering where blue tram 1888 has been recently, it had a trip out of the city earlier this month! It's currently undergoing some scheduled maintenance, and will be back in the city later in winter. We're looking forward to seeing it back on the tracks! 🚋

17/05/2024

We hear the Black Ferns are in the central city tomorrow and are ready to check out the sights tomorrow afternoon... 👀

Who's excited to see the team take on Canada here in Ōtautahi on Sunday?!

09/05/2024

Ever wonder where our trams go after they finish service for the day? Here they are all parked up in our Tram Shed for the night! 🚋

01/05/2024

With the cooler weather here the Christchurch Tram is now in our winter operating hours. Our tramcars will be operating from 9am until 5pm daily with the last tram departing from stop 1 at 4pm, and trams operating every 15-20 minutes 🚋

24/04/2024

Please note that we will be opening at 10:30am on Thursday 25 April due to the Anzac Day service taking place in the central city. Our tramcars will be operating as usual from this time.

23/04/2024

Happy birthday to Tram 178 - the tramcar is turning 102 years old!

The tram was one of 25 tramcars of this type and was built right here in Christchurch by Boon & Co. It was also the first electric tram to be restored at Ferrymead Heritage Park in 1970, and has been part of our Christchurch Tram fleet since our circuit opened in 1995!

20/04/2024

Please note that our Christchurch Tram will only be operating along part of our circuit from 8:30am until 1pm on Sunday 21 April due to the Christchurch Marathon taking place in the city.

Trams will be travelling through stops 2-9 along Oxford Terrace, Cashel Street and High Street as usual throughout the day, while stops 1 & 10-18 along Worcester Street, Rolleston Avenue, Armagh Street and New Regent Street will not be operational until 1pm.

We apologise for any inconvenience this causes.

17/04/2024

Happy birthday to Tram 1888 🎉 The youngest in our fleet, the tram is turning 90 years old today!

Tram 1888 was originally R 1808 and began service in Sydney, Australia on 17 April 1934 after being built in New South Wales. The tram's original depot was Fort Macquarie, now the site of the Sydney Opera House! 🚋

11/04/2024

Tram 178 in pretty New Regent Street 💙💛💚 This Spanish Mission style street is a favourite stop along our route!

30/03/2024

Thanks to the Easter Bunny for hopping in to see us yesterday! Our trams are operating as usual over the rest of the Easter weekend 🐇

29/03/2024

We've got a special visitor hopping on our trams at Cathedral Square today! Easter Bunny will be hopping on and off trams until 1pm today with chocolate treats for kids on board! 🐰

28/03/2024

Easter is nearly here, and we’ll have a very special long-eared visitor on the Christchurch Tram on Saturday! Keep an eye out for the Easter Bunny hopping on and off our tramcars between 10am and 1pm on 30 March with some chocolatey treats for our youngest guests! 🐰

Our trams will be operating from 9am until 6pm daily over the Easter weekend.

22/03/2024

All the best to the One NZ Warriors for their game here in Ōtautahi Christchurch this evening!

14/03/2024

It was great to see so many people at the annual Walk for Support today! Thanks to Christchurch Pride for having our rainbow tram join the parade for another year! 🏳️‍🌈

08/03/2024

Tram Stops #12 and #13 are located right outside the The Arts Centre Te Matatiki Toi Ora, where the Off Centre arts festival is happening today! Hop off the trams to enjoy live music, performances, food stalls and more 🎶🎭

28/02/2024

Tram 152 heading along High Street in the heart of Christchurch 🚋

23/02/2024

Happy birthday to Tram 244! The tramcar started service in Melbourne on 23 February 1925, making it 99 years old today 🎉

Built in Melbourne, the tramcar was removed from service in 1983 and started operating on our Christchurch Tramway circuit in 1996 after arriving from Australia 🚋 You'll see it has sported a few different liveries over its years of operation!

21/02/2024

We were thrilled to have the amazing TIKI TAANE join us for a Jam on the Tram yesterday, playing tunes on board as the tram travelled around our tram circuit bringing music to the central city! 🤩🎵

Thanks to Ōtautahi Christchurch and Electric Avenue Music Festival for organising this ahead of Electric Avenue this weekend: the 12-hour music event is taking place in Hagley Park this Saturday 24 February 🎶

16/02/2024

We’re excited to have a special guest joining us to jam on one of our Christchurch Trams 🎤🎵 Kiwi music legend Tiki Taane will be hopping on board for a live gig on Tuesday 20 February before Electric Avenue next weekend!

Visit https://www.christchurchnz.com/jam-on-tram to fill in a form to go in the draw to join Tiki on board, and listen out for live tunes in the central city at lunchtime that day! 🎶

Ōtautahi Christchurch Electric Avenue Music Festival TIKI TAANE

15/02/2024

Tram 178 at Stop 12 at The Arts Centre Te Matatiki Toi Ora: with 18 stops around the circuit it's definitely worth using your all-day pass to explore Christchurch's city centre!

09/02/2024

Did you know our drivers give a live commentary on board our tramcars? It's a great way to learn about the city, its sights and stories. Make sure you hop on multiple trams if time allows, as each driver offers an individual commentary! 🚋

02/02/2024

Tram 178 at Stop 2 in Cathedral Square. You'll spot our tramcars operating from 9am until 6pm daily 🚋

26/01/2024

Tram 1888 on its way to stop 8 on Tuam Street: it's a great stop for exploring the many street artworks, restaurants, cafes, bars and shops of the SALT District!

19/01/2024

We're excited to have the Bread & Circus – World Buskers Festival back in the city, and this year you'll spot all the busking pitches right by our tram stops! Hop off at stop 4 for the Bridge of Remembrance pitch, stop 6 for Hack Circle, and stop 9 for the Hereford Street pitch. You'll also see the Luminarium at stop 2 in Cathedral Square! 🤹‍♂️🎪

Ōtautahi Christchurch

11/01/2024

Did you know there are 18 stops around our Christchurch Tram route? There are plenty of fascinating places to explore! Pictured is Tram Stop 4 by the Bridge of Remembrance, Riverside Market and The Terrace 🚊

28/12/2023

Introducing our newest tramcar, Tram 24!

Tram 24 is an original Christchurch Tram built here in the city by Boon & Co in 1920 and was designed to travel up Cashmere Hill along the Papanui - Cashmere line. It was decommissioned in 1954 and used as a farm shed until 1968. Restoration began in 2011 by the Heritage Tramways Trust before being completed just before Christmas this year, with the tram looking fantastic!

We're excited to have Tram 24 on the tracks for the summer season!

Address

109 Worcester Street
Christchurch
8011

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm
Saturday	9am - 5pm
Sunday	9am - 5pm

Telephone

+6433667830

Website

https://www.christchurchattractions.nz/christchurch-tram/

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Join our Christchurch Tram team

We chatted to Tram Driver Barry about what's so great about his role! We're looking for Tram Drivers of all ages and backgrounds to join our team: learn more and apply today at https://www.christchurchattractions.nz/christchurch-tram/ 🚋

Join our Tram team

We chatted to Tram Driver Jan about why she enjoys her role! We're looking for Tram Drivers to join our team: learn more and apply today at https://www.christchurchattractions.nz/christchurch-tram/ 🚋

It’s a beautiful day to take a ride on our iconic Christchurch Trams! 🚃 #ChristchurchAttractions #ChristchurchTram #MyIconicChch

On board our City Tour, passing through Cashel Mall

Here's a sneak peak at some of the sights you will see on board our City Tour. Making our way through the retail precinct of our city, The Crossing in Cashel Mall.

Heading past the Arts Centre along Worcester Blvd

A taste of what you will see on our City Tour. Leaving stop number ten making our way past the Gothic Revival buildings of the The Arts Centre te Matatiki Toi Ora. Next time your on board be sure to hop off here and explore some of the boutique stores inside these amazing historic buildings. The Fudge Cottage, New Zealand, Rollickin, Pepa Stationery, Christchurch i-SITE

Tūranga Opening Weekend

Despite the rain and wind, the crowd is already gathering to be part of the opening weekend of our new central city library; Tūranga. What a milestone for our city, we can't wait to get in and explore the facility.

Tram in the rain

Its wet out there but riding the Trams seems to be fun....

School Holiday Fun

Ding ding… TICKET GIVEAWAY! Don’t you just love the season of giving and family time? So do we! We’ve got a TRAM & GONDOLA FAMILY TICKET to give away (valid for 2 adults and up to 3 children) to thank you for all your support throughout the last season. To win the ticket simply LIKE our pages Christchurch Tramway & Christchurch Gondola and COMMENT below about why you’d like to win. We are drawing one lucky winner on 26th April 2017. T&Cs: Not valid with other promotion or deal and not transferable with cash. #SchoolHolidayFun #WelcomeAboardChristchurch #ChristchurchAttractions

Pouring rain ☔️💨Hope everyone stays warm and dry ☕️ . . . #ChristchurchTram #ChristchurchNZ #citytour #hoponandhopoff #daypass #tram #cablecar #christchurchattractions #nzmustdos #nzattractions #rainyday #rain #nz

Drone footage of Tram 244 and the #ChristchurchFire captured b...

Drone footage of Tram 244 and the #ChristchurchFire captured by our staff member Ethan last night at the Oxford Terraces. Our thoughts go out to everyone affected by the fire: we hope everyone stays safe.