Suspended above the suburbs of Christchurch, the Gondola whisks you nearly a kilometre to the Crater Rim of the Port Hills. See in the extinct volcano which exploded six million years ago, sheltering Lyttelton’s sparkling harbour and to the west, the Southern Alps seem close in the clear pure air and to the East, the ocean and the sky stretch as far as the eye can see. Experience the Time Tunnel, a dramatic reconstruction of the history of the Port Hills and Christchurch and revive your spirits with a snack at the new Red Rock Cafe.

This evocative and moving museum commemorates the more than 60,000 non-white inhabitants of District Six who were expelled from this once multi-ethnic neighbourhood when it was declared a ‘whites only’ zone in the 1960s by the Apartheid government. It tells the stories of the forced removals and aims to help reconstruct the community of District Six.

Embark on a fascinating journey through industrial history at the Husqvarna Museum, a testament to over 300 years of innovation and craftsmanship. From its origins crafting muskets for the Swedish armed forces in 1689 to pioneering sewing machines, cookers, bicycles, and motorcycles, the museum encapsulates the diverse evolution of one of the world's oldest industrial giants. Discover the technological strides, unwavering quality, and remarkable diversity that have defined Husqvarna's enduring legacy, spanning weaponry to forest and garden products like chainsaws and lawnmowers.