Christchurch Tramway
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Opening hours
Today09:00 – 17:00Show all
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Why go
- The Boon, The Brill and The Boxcar, historic trams on the loop, mostly built in the early 1900s.
- The Dunedin Horse Tram, a horse tram from the network's early days, kept in the fleet.
- Riding the eleven-stop loop, where some drivers talk about the city's sights during the ride.
- The 1.4 km extension down to High Street, which runs through the Re:START mall.
What you see
- The first horse tram started at Cathedral Square, where the old tram routes converged.
Season and conditions
- It is not counted as public transport; its main focus is tourist traffic.
- The trams run on a single circular line through the city centre.
Best time to visit
- Open every day from 09:00 to 17:00, so a ride fits any day of the week within those hours.
History
The last trams ran in 1954, when the lines were replaced by buses. The 2011 earthquake damaged the tracks and power supply, and services stopped for about 1000 days.
- 1880The first horse tram runs from Cathedral Square to the railway station along Colombo Street.
- 1905The network is converted to electric traction.
- 1922The network reaches its largest extent, with 86.1 kilometres of track.
- 1954The last trams run; Papanui–Cashmere is the final route to close.
- 1995The city loop is completed and the historic tram service starts.
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- 2011The February earthquake damages the tracks and power supply, and service is suspended.
- 2014The full loop reopens in November.
- 2015The loop is extended 1.4 km down to High Street.
Sources: Christchurch tramway system - Wikipedia · Straßenbahn Christchurch - Wikipedia · Tramway de Christchurch - Wikipedia · checked 25 Oct 2026
- Phone
- +64 3 366 7830
Plan from here: Evening walk →
Questions and answers
What are the opening hours of the Christchurch Tramway?
The tramway is open daily from 09:00 until 17:00, seven days a week.
Is the Christchurch Tramway a public transport service?
No. It is not counted as public transport. It is meant for excursions and tourists, not for commuter travel.
Does the Christchurch Tramway go around the city centre?
Yes. It runs on a single circular loop through the city centre, with eleven stops where passengers can get on and off.
Is the Christchurch Tramway running again after the 2011 earthquake?
Yes. Service stopped after the February 2011 earthquake, and the full loop returned to service in November 2014.
What trams run on the Christchurch Tramway?
The fleet has five historic trams, named The Boon, The Brill and The Boxcar, plus a horse tram called the Dunedin Horse Tram.
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