New Zealand Tour
- Christchurch Tramway Restaurant Evening Dining
- 36 seater air-conditioned, colonial style Dining Tram with the finest service
- Delicious meal
- Tram ride through the central city, past the Art Gallery, parks and shops, through Cathedral Square and the New Regent St Mall.
Departures
| When | 7pm winter months (June-Aug) |
| Frequency | Daily |
| Total Duration | 2.5 Hours |
| Departs | Cathedral Junction, Christchurch |
Booking Confirmation:
- Confirmation E-Voucher will be sent within 24 hours of booking, subject to availability
- E-Voucher contains operator details, times and local contact telephone numbers
- This tour must be booked at least 72 hours in advance of travel
Tramway Restaurant is a truly unique dining experience! Join us and incorporate fabulous dining with breath-taking scenery and heritage. Sit back in the luxury of our 36 seater air-conditioned, colonial style Dining Tram and be treated to the finest service, cuisine and beverages New Zealand has to offer. Enjoy your delicious meal as you ride the tram tracks through the central city, past the Art Gallery, parks and shops, through Cathedral Square and the New Regent St Mall.
RUTHERFORD DINNER PACKAGE
A four-course meal with Starter, Entrée, Main and Dessert.
ROLLESTON DINNER PACKAGE
A four-course meal with welcome drink and tea/coffee, Starter, Entrée, Main and Dessert.
CATHEDRAL DINNER PACKAGE
A five-course meal with Starter, Entrée, Main, Dessert, and Cheeseboard.
Includes unlimited selected beverages: house wines, beer, non- alcoholic drinks, tea and coffee. Spirits and liqueurs are not included.
Due to the intimate setting and the fact that we are limited as to what facilities we can have onboard, we request that children must be over the age of 5 years old. Unfortunately, we cannot offer a specialised Children's Menu but do allow a discounted rate for children between the ages of 5 and 10 years. Children 10 years and above are charged at full rate.
SAMPLE MENU
STARTERS
Breads & Dips (V)
Selection of Homemade Breads with a Trio of dips.
Olive Tapenade, Tomato Pesto Creme and Onion Marmalade.
ENTREES
Seafood Chowder (V) (GF)
Creamy Chowder with Smoked Fish, Mussels, Salmon and Scallops.
Mushroom Duo (V) (GF)
Roasted Portobello Mushrooms sprinkled with Feta Cheese.
Served with a Mushroom style Cappuccino.
MAINS
Pave of Aoraki Salmon (GF) (HO)
Seared Salmon Fillet with Furikake Seasoning.
Accompanied by a Ginger Parsnip Puree, Bok Choy and lim Manis Sauce.
Chicken Roulade (GF)
Tender Chicken Thigh filled with Stuffed Prunes and wrapped in Streaky Bacon.
Served with Seasonal Roast Vegetables and Green Beans.
Kanuka Rubbed Canterbury Lamb Rack
Roasted Lamb Rack Rubbed in Kanuka Oil.
Served with a Kumara Matofin, Seasonal Roast Vegetables and a Pinot Noir Jus.
Marinated Tofu & Roasted Roma Tomatoes (V) (HO)
Soy Ginger Marinated Tofu with Slow Roasted Roma Tomatoes.
Roasted Seasonal Vegetables and a Creamy Polenta Sauce.
DESSERTS
Apple Rhubarb Tart (V)
Subtle mixes of Apple and Rhubarb together with Mix Spices on a Sweet Pastry Base.
Served with Rhubarb Chutney and Cardamom Cream.
Trio of Cheesecake (V)
Trio of Individual Chocolate, Lemon and Pistachio Nut Cheesecakes.
(GF) Gluten Free, (V) Vegetarian, (DF) Dairy Free (HO) Healthier Option
SAMPLE WINE LIST
METHODE TRADITIONNELLE
Lindauer Special Reserve Blanc de Blanc
A pale straw-gold with a delicate aroma of broken biscuit intermingled with lemon sorbet.
Mumm Cordon Rouge
This is a subtly balanced wine with a remarkable capacity to linger in the mouth the bubbles are rich on the palate, but never overpowering. Mix of fresh fruit and caramel aromas give even more intensity to the finish.
SAUVIGNON BLANC
Lindauer Sparkling
Vibrant passion fruit aromas topped off with a fresh gooseberry zest and a lively sauvignon sparkle.
Coupers Shed - Marlborough
Light straw in colour with green tinges. Has intense passion fruit, citrus and red capsicum characters.
Triplebank - Awatere
The palate shows ripe gooseberry supported by peach and a tantalizing minerality.
Displays a fantastic equilibrium of concentrated fruit flavours and zesty acidity.
Camshorn - Waipara
Pale straw in colour, with stone fruit aromas and subtle herbal notes. On the palate the wine offers
strands of lime and mineral flavours accented with flavours reminiscent of white peach.
CHARDONNAY
Coupers Shed - Hawkes Bay
An elegant wine with lingering flavours of ripe citrus fruit.....
Main Divide - Waipara
The fruit flavours are reminiscent of ripe peach and citrus fruits, including a whiff of orange-skins and marmalade supported by a touch of spice. They are delightfully melded with subtle hazelnut, toast and buttery nuances.
Cottage Block - Hawkes Bay
A concentrated textural style, the palate exhibits lingering peach and tropical fruit
characters with a creamy, mealy finish and hints of toasty oak.
AROMATIC
Montana Reserve Riesling - Waipara
On the palate, stone fruit and spicy flavours predominate accented with
concentrated lime zest and hints of white peach. Off-dry in style.
The Doctors Riesling - Marlborough
Lime sherbet, granny smith apple and mandarin flavours make an appealing wine.
On the palate aromas of citrus, apricots and asian spice, lovely fruit sweetness,
balanced by fine acidity; the wines naturally lower alcohol, 8.5%,
ensure each mouthful is a refreshing delicious experience.
Boundry Paper Lane Pinot Gris - Waipara
Straw in colour, with aromas of pear and stone fruit. On the palate spicy pear and honey flavours.
Triplebank Pinot Gris - Awatere
The palate shows the ripe pear and rock melon flavours as well as
possessing great concentration and tantalizing tropical notes.
PINOT NOIR
Boundary Kings Road - Waipara
A beautiful deep garnet colour and has an abundance of earthy plum and dark cherry fruit aromas
complemented savoury spice and mineral complexity. The palate is warm and generous
with ripe, dark fruit, a somewhat fleshy structure and savoury spice notes.
Triplebank - Awatere
Overlaid with clove and cinnamon spice aromas the palate is dominated by boysenberry, blackberry and black cherry characters, balanced by smoky spice notes. Exhibits soft, silky tannins and excellent length.
Mudhouse Swan - Central Otago
Deep plum red aromas of dark cherry, raspberry and mocha with hints of crushed herb and clove.
The palate shows ripe rich fruit which integrates seamlessly with the subtle tannins.
Shows a delicate hint of French Oak.
Camshorn - Waipara
Deep garnet red in colour has aromas of lifted black cherry and plum with subtle oak vanilla and clove spice.
The palate is generous, showing wild berry and chocolate. There are notes of dried herb and
lingering cracked peppers characters.
Gibbston Valley
Complex and intriguing. Structurally muscular as a young wine, with impressive depth of flavour.
Concentrated, yet silky, expansive front, with the mid palate having sure direction and focus.
Finishes with well-balanced tannins that lend a lingering savoury complexity.
REDS
Church Road Cuve Cabernet Sauvignon - Hawkes Bay
On the palate the wine is rich yet dry and elegant with a backbone of fine ripe tannins.
A serious multi-dimensional wine in a classic Bordeaux style.
Coupers Shed Syrah - Hawkes Bay
On the palate is concentrated and rich with savoury nuances and supple tannins.
Church Road Cuvee Merlot
Fragrant violet notes with plum dark berry and plum fruit with a touch of spice.
Ceorge Wyndham Shiraz - Australia
Dense ripe blackberry fruits with a luscious mid palate and a velvety tannin finish.
DESERT WINE
Saints Noble Semillon
The palate is rich and oily with flavours of dried apricot and nougat.
All wine is subject to availability
- BYO not available
- Every seat is a window seat
- Tram stops at Cathedral Junction for a leg stretch
- The tram is heated and air-conditioned.
- There is a toilet on-board
- Discounted rate for children between the ages of 5 and 10 years. Children 10 years and above are charged at full rate.
