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Adult: NZ$42
Child*: NZ$30
Infant: Free
Family*: NZ$130

*Child age is 5-15 years, family is 2 adults & up to 3 children. 

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Quick Info

DURATION: 30 minutes.
HOURS: 9am-5pm daily (Antigua Boat Sheds)
NO MINIMUM AGE: Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Antigua Boat Sheds

Worcester Bridge

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 year-round or see the central city’s Avon River Precinct from the Worcester Bridge (summer only).

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.

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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 is currently closed and will be re-open from spring 2025. 

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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.

Book our Christchurch Punting combo passes!

  • Save when you book combos
  • See & explore more of Christchurch
  • Get the full Christchurch experience

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– Save when you book combos
– See & explore more of Christchurch
– Get the full Christchurch experience

Tramway Restaurant

Our Tramway Restaurant departs from Cathedral Junction at 7:30pm daily (excluding public holidays) and at 5pm on selected dates. Bookings essential.

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– Save when you book combos
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– Get the full Christchurch experience

Tramway Restaurant

Our Tramway Restaurant departs from Cathedral Junction at 7:30pm daily (excluding public holidays) and at 5pm on selected dates. Bookings essential.

What people say "One of the Best Things to do in Christchurch"

Excellent
Punting On The Avon (Antigua Boat Sheds)
4.7
Based on 1391 reviews
Ariane Lee
Punting started with a light drizzle, then the 🌞 came out.
Very touristy thing to do in Christchurch.
Karishma Sheetal
It was such a wonderful experience. Shane was so informative during the whole tour with a very good sense of humor, making the whole trip so engaging. Would highly recommend this activities for anyone visiting christchurch 👍👍
Josiah Waho
Punter was a legend, funny bloke with a lot of knowledge of everything around us. Must do activity if you are visiting Christchurch.
Emily Ferguson
Shane was awesome
Kritty K
Excellent experience
Shay Douglas
We come here yearly for our anniversary and this place never disappoints! Its honestly such a lovely experience to punt and watch the ducks and the workers always leave us feeling entertained! Chino is also very cute and deserves all the pats 🫶🏻
Christian Hernandez
Give Abigail a raise! What an exceptional guide.
とさくみ - Rexx
We had a wonderful punting ride on the Avon River with Ollie as our punter.

Ollie was incredibly friendly, humorous, and shared lots of interesting details about Christchurch along the way. It was one of the most relaxing experiences I've ever had—the gentle sounds of ducks, flowing water, and tree branches created a beautiful symphony for our time in Christchurch.

Highly recommended for anyone looking for a peaceful and memorable way to see the city!
charity saranillo
It was a great experience for me and my kids. Staff are all friendly. Punter Shane kept us entertained. He's a gem.
Abhi
It is Really good. Enjoyed 30min ride on the boat with guide but expensive for pocket.
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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

Why Book With Us?

Book More & Save

Our combo products offer great value: the more activities you book, the more you save.

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We’re Qualmark Gold accredited for our top safety and operating practices.

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We’ve been owned and operated by local Kiwi families since 2005.

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109 Worcester St (Shop 13)
Cathedral Junction
Christchurch 8011, New Zealand

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