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Punting on the Avon guide
A 30-minute ride in a flat-bottomed punt on the Ōtākaro Avon River, with a guide poling you along. You can start at two landings, and the nearest is a 12-minute walk from our motel.
Prices
These are the prices when we checked in November 2026:
- Adult: $45
- Child (5 to 15): $30
- Under 5: free
- Family (2 adults and up to 3 children): $135
Combos: Tram and Punting $82, Punt and Gondola $85, and the Christchurch Pass (tram, Gondola and punting) $122. Check current prices.
The two landings
Worcester Bridge: through the central city
- Near the corner of Worcester Boulevard and Oxford Terrace. The ride passes Te Pae, the Town Hall, Victoria Square and Margaret Mahy Family Playground, and ends at the Town Hall landing.
- Open: 10am to 4pm, Friday to Sunday from 25 September, and every day from 1 November to 31 March.
- Up to 6 people in each punt.
- A 12-minute walk from our motel.
Antigua Boat Sheds: through the Botanic Gardens
- At 2 Cambridge Terrace. The ride goes through the Botanic Gardens.
- Open: 9am to 5pm every day in summer (from 14 September), and 9.30am to 4pm in winter (from 1 May).
- Up to 8 people in each punt.
- A 22-minute walk from our motel.
Getting there from the motel
Walking directions to the Worcester Bridge landing
Walking directions to the Antigua Boat Sheds
Tips
- Punting runs in all weather, so dress for the day. Blankets and umbrellas are there when you need them.
- The seats are low to the ground.
Questions
How long is punting on the Avon?
About 30 minutes.
How much is punting in Christchurch?
$45 for an adult, $30 for a child aged 5 to 15 and $135 for a family, when we checked in November 2026.
Where do you go punting in Christchurch?
From the Worcester Street bridge, through the central city, or from the Antigua Boat Sheds, through the Botanic Gardens.