Punting on the Avon
Punting on the Avon
4.5
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Monday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
About
**BOOKING ESSENTIAL** Come aboard your classic punt at the historic Antigua Boat Sheds landing or the Worcester Bridge departure site. Your Edwardian-attired Punter will guide you quietly past trailing willows and leafy banks as you absorb the beauty of Christchurch’s Botanic Gardens or the city centre. Punting on the beautiful Avon River is an iconic Christchurch attraction not to be missed. Each shared Punting tour is 30 minutes duration with informative commentary.
Christchurch, New Zealand

Awards
Travellers' Choice
2023

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Kate N
Perth, Australia201 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2024 • Solo
Calming ride up the Avon river in a punt, staff very helpful getting me in and out of the boat due to my knees and back having an issue. Scenery beautiful.
Written 11 March 2024
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Thankyou for your 5 rating. We do our best to get everyone safely in and out of our rides. We are glad you enjoyed your punting ride along the beautiful Avon river. Hope to see you again.
Written 14 March 2024
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PJSec0nd
Adelaide, Australia27 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2024 • Couples
Pleasant half hour on a punt in the parklands surrounding the city. No issues with the craft, staff or trip, just a bit overpriced for what it was
Written 9 March 2024
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mrnormal
United Kingdom93 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2024 • Couples
Spent a very enjoyable and relaxing half hour punting on the Avon. Beautiful setting, lots of wildlife and comfortable boats. Lily was our punter and she was intersting and knowledgeable. Thoroughly enjoyed the experience.
Written 9 March 2024
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Thank you so much for taking the time to write such a lovely review. Lily always brings a friendly and bubbly energy and all our punters always strive to deliver a 5 rating experience to our customers. We hope to see you again in the future.
Written 14 March 2024
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FarAway48548797141
1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2024 • Couples
This was a wonderful experience, like going back in time to a more genteel time in England. The pace was leisurely, and our punter was informative without overdoing it, letting us experience the peace and tranquility of meandering up and down the river. Also fun to connect to something historical from Christchurch, where some of its historical roots have been preserved.
Written 24 February 2024
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Thank you so much for taking the time to write such a lovely review! We're so glad you enjoyed the punting experience. Our aesthetic definitely suits the old timey feel here in Christchurch. We're happy to hear our punters are informative during the ride and allowing the beautiful Avon river shine. We hope to have you back again!
Written 1 March 2024
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pakabay
Adelaide, Australia2,141 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2024 • Couples
We happened to be in Christchurch on a perfect, sunny summer Saturday and had (fortunately) pre-booked our late morning journey on the Avon.

We had been for a wander through the adjacent botanic garden and had brunch at the cafe next to the boats.

The punting was carried out by a delightful, informative & entertaining your lady, whose name I have unfortunately forgotten, but she certainly helped make the experience as enjoyable as it was.

Would certainly recommend.
Written 15 February 2024
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Thank you so much for taking the time to write such a lovely review! We are glad to hear our punters are being informative and entertaining! There are many beautiful sights to see on our river! We hope to welcome you back to our beautiful city soon!
Written 19 February 2024
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907JLeMay
Anchorage, AK169 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2024 • Couples
We really enjoyed this activity. Our punter propelled us down the Avon River through part of the botanical gardens. The scenery and wildlife were incredible. We saw eels and ducks.
Written 5 February 2024
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Thank you so much for taking the time to write such a lovely review! We are so pleased that you enjoyed your time with us. The wildlife on the River Avon is truly diverse! We hope to welcome you back to our beautiful city soon!
Written 7 February 2024
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lozmayt
Sydney, Australia12 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2023 • Family
Our guide was hilarious... we spent the entire time laughing! Despite rain and cold conditions, we still had a fantastic time. We were provided with umbrellas and blankets. We left having learnt much about Christchurch city and it was overall very relaxing. Would recommend this to anyone travelling to Christchurch. The only negative is that some people in our group were confused because their are two starting sites and they went to the wrong one without realising there were two so perhaps this could be clearer on the city maps.
Written 26 January 2024
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Thank you so much for taking the time to write such a lovely review! We are so pleased that you enjoyed your time with us. The punters do a great job of adding their flair to the commentary whilst also keeping it factual. We hope to welcome you back to our beautiful city soon!
Written 27 January 2024
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tl w
3 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2023 • Family
This has been a high point of our visit to South Island. Reece was a terrific guide. Funny and relatable to all, including the youngsters.
Written 23 January 2024
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Thank you so much for taking the time to write such a lovely review! We are so pleased that you enjoyed your time with us. Reece is a true asset to our team and glad that he helped to enhance your trip with us. We hope to welcome you back to the tranquil waters of the River Avon soon!
Written 24 January 2024
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Dandu2003
Fairbanks, AK86 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2024 • Family
Very calming outing on te Avon. Fantastic staff and enviroment.
Organized and charming.

The only reason I did not give 5* - I iwsh it would take longer :)
Written 19 January 2024
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Thank you so much for the review and we are so pleased to see that we left you wanting more of our fabulous product! Although our punters make their trade look effortless punting is very physically demanding hence why we keep our rides to 30mins. If truly can't get enough of Punting you can purchase our Annual Pass which will give you free unlimited access to our heritage trams and gondola plus 30% off punting. We hope to welcome you back to the tranquil waters of the River Avon soon!
Written 20 January 2024
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Charlotte B
2 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2024 • Family
Such a fun tour. A great way to see the beautiful garden and our punter, Reece, was so fun and made the ride really enjoyable. Definitely recommend to anyone visiting Christchurch. One of the most enjoyable parts of the whole trip.
Written 15 January 2024
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Thank you so much for taking the time to write such a lovely review! We are so pleased that you enjoyed your time with us. Reece is a true asset to our team and glad that he helped to enhance your trip with us. We hope to welcome you back tot eh tranquil waters of the River Avon soon!
Written 17 January 2024
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