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PUNTING ON THE AVON

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Glide down the tranquil waters of the Avon river - the way life should be!.

Glide down the tranquil waters of the Avon river - the way life should be!.

Highlights

  • Take in the beautiful sights of the Botanic Gardens as you gently glide along the river
  • Enjoy informative commentary
  • A unique and relaxing experience

Glide down the tranquil waters of the Avon River.

Experience life the way it should be, totally relaxed, tranquil and thoroughly enjoyable!

Sink back into the opulent velvet cushions of your boat as the Edwardian punter gently glides you down the Avon River, through the beautiful historic inner city of Christchurch.

The City departure point takes you through the heart of Christchurch city, through the progressing Avon River precinct and past the many exciting developments that are underway as part of the city’s rebuild.

This is an iconic Christchurch experience. An attraction not to be missed!


Please NOTE as this is a very popular attraction and often completely full - trips must be taken at the designated time and failing to present at this time may result in ticket forfeit.


Additional Tickets: Additional full-priced tickets may be purchased as you proceed to checkout.

Departure Point: Antigua Boatsheds, 2 Cambridge Terrace, Christchurch

Adult $35.00 (Aged 16+)
Child $15.00 (Aged 5-15 years)
Family $85.00 (2 adults + up to 3 children)

Duration

  • Allow approximately 30 minutes for the whole experience

Location

  • Antigua Boatsheds, 2 Cambridge Terrace, Christchurch

Child Friendly

  • This experience welcomes families with children.

Notes

  • Infants aged under 5 years are free of charge.

  • In line with the governments traffic light system, vaccination certificates will be required at Punting on the Avon from 3 December for guests aged over 12 years and 3 months. Please present your My Vaccine Pass to our staff when you arrive, and remember to wear a face mask and scan in on arrival.

Authenticated Reviews & PhotosAll of our reviews are from people who have booked and paid for this activity thru Bookme

Authenticated Reviews & PhotosAll of our reviews are from people who have booked and paid for this activity thru Bookme

4.7

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aditya from New Zealand wrote on 18 June 2022

Beautiful day on Avon!!

Lovely sunny day, our friends from Wellington loved this Christchurch experience. We had a great time đź‘Śđź‘Ť

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Tracy from New Zealand wrote on 01 April 2022

Awesome

Have been meaning to do this for a long time and had so much fun it was great , even better it was a beautiful day the ride is so calming would recommend to everybody.

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cyndiad from New Zealand wrote on 12 January 2022

Awesome experience in punting

Awesome experience

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Trina from Singapore wrote on 21 February 2019

Quite ordinary

The experience was alright. I would have loved if the gentleman rowing could have provided some insights about the history and culture. It was a largely silent trip through the narrow river. Most of the entertainment was provided by the ducks with their antics and of course the trees in the botanical garden did make a beautiful sight...

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Victoria Halafihi from New Zealand wrote on 24 September 2019

Number 1 attraction in Christchurch

If there is one thing to do in Christchurch, its Punting on the Avon. Its relaxing on the water, the seats are comfy and at this time of year, the daffodils and blossom is in full bloom. You will see some friendly ducks, the native diving ducks were our favourite. If you are lucky you will spot some ducklings!! Well worth the money, I have paid full price in the past and still worth every penny. Wish they did an annual pass!! We love this experience.

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