Relax and Unwind on the Scenic Avon River
One of the city’s most iconic attractions, sit back and relax on an informative guided punt ride through central Christchurch – an eco-friendly experience at New Zealand’s only punting site.
See the flora and wildlife of the picturesque Avon River up close, and learn about the sights from your classically-attired punter. Bookings are essential: choose to float through the Botanic Gardens from the Antigua Boat Sheds or see the central city’s Avon River Precinct from the Worcester Bridge.
CAROLS ON THE AVON – Sat 7 & Sat 14 December – join us for a festive punt ride alongside local performers playing live Christmas tunes! Bookings are essential for these events being operated in conjunction with the Salvation Army. Learn more
Guests must arrive at the correct location 15 minutes prior to your booked departure time: punts depart promptly as scheduled, and refunds are not available for guests who miss their booked ride. All standard rides are 30-minute tours shared with other guests, and bookings are essential.
Punting is an all-weather activity: please ensure you are appropriately dressed for the weather, and our staff will supply blankets and umbrellas when needed. Punt seats are low to the ground (much like sitting on the floor).
Choose Between Our Two Sites
Our Antigua Boat Sheds site is located at 2 Cambridge Terrace. Punt rides from this location travel through the tranquil Botanic Gardens, taking you up close to the flora and wildlife on a relaxing ride. Punts at this site can seat up to 8 people.
Our Worcester Bridge site is located next to the Worcester Bridge near the corner of Worcester Boulevard and Oxford Terrace. Punt rides from this location travel through the central city past Te Pae Christchurch, the Christchurch Town Hall, Victoria Square and Margaret Mahy Playground. Punts at this site can seat up to 6 people, and rides end at the Town Hall landing in Victoria Square.
Bookings are essential to avoid long waits on the day. This site will be operating on Friday – Sunday from 27 September until April 2025, as well as on days that a cruise ship is in port at Lyttelton Harbour.
There are plenty of on-street and off-street parking options near both Punting sites: see Christchurch City Council’s website for parking locations.
For guests arriving by Christchurch Tram, stop 10 is directly next to our Worcester Bridge site, and stop 13 is a 3-4 minute walk along Rolleston Avenue from our Antigua Boat Sheds site.
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CHRISTCHURCH
PASS
Perfect way to see Christchurch. Includes: Tram 1 day pass, Gondola entry and Punting on the Avon ride.
NZ$114
TRAM & PUNTING
COMBO
Experience central Christchurch by river and rail!
Includes: Tram 1 day pass and Punting on the Avon ride.
NZ$77
PUNT & GONDOLA
COMBO
See Christchurch from two different perspectives! Includes: Gondola entry and Punting on Avon ride.
NZ$79
LOCAL ANNUAL
PASS
Unlimited rides on the iconic Christchurch Gondola and Christchurch Tram for 12 months!
NZ$99
