The view from the Christchurch Gondola on New Zealand's South Island.

Christchurch Gondola guide: Ticket prices, hours & how to book

Updated in September 2026, this Christchurch Gondola guide covers ticket prices, opening hours, parking, accessibility and what to see. The Christchurch Gondola is a cable car attraction on the edge of Christchurch, on New Zealand's South Island. The adult ticket price is now $45, though…
Lincoln Cathedral in Lincoln, England.

The best Gothic cathedrals and churches in the UK to visit

Gothic architecture reached England in the late 12th century and did not really stop until the Reformation ended the great building campaigns of the medieval church in the 1530s. In those three and a half centuries, English builders developed a sequence of styles — Early…
The Mount John Observatory on New Zealand's South Island.

Behind the scenes at the Mount John Observatory, Lake Tekapo

Stargazing tours head behind the scenes at Mount John Observatory in Lake Tekapo, with insights from staff on astronomy research, and what the public doesn’t usually see. Visiting the Mount John Observatory, summarised Lake Tekapo is in New Zealand’s largest dark sky reserve. Stargazing tours…
Kayaking among icebergs on Tasman Lake, New Zealand.

Iceberg kayaking on Tasman Lake, New Zealand

A kayaking tour on Tasman Lake, near Aoraki/Mt Cook, reveals the dramatic retreat of the Tasman Glacier over 25 years. Participants navigate icebergs that are melting and witness stunning scenery. The tour emphasizes safety and offers a unique experience of ice and nature, culminating in whiskey on the rocks.