Punting on the Avon River

An iconic Christchurch activity not to be missed. Admire the beautiful Christchurch Botanic Gardens or the changing face of the city centre as you are expertly guided gently along the Avon River from one of our two sites on our Edwardian-style Punting tours.

Choose from the Antigua Boat Sheds departure point to glide through the tranquil Botanic Gardens, or the Worcester Bridge departure point (closed from 23 March 2020 until 30 September 2020) to view the inner city’s revitalised Avon River Precinct.

Our Punting tours are set aboard handcrafted flat-bottomed boats, poled along by your Punter from the platformed till at the rear end of the boat. An ideal group or family activity, Punting on the Avon is an eco-friendly way to relax and enjoy Christchurch from a different perspective.

Please note that all standard Punt rides are shared 30-minute rides. For customers wishing to take a private Punt ride, our 45-minute private tours are available to book from the Antigua Boat Sheds departure point for $50 per adult and $25 per child (a minimum of two adults applies).