Activity Hagley Park, Christchurch
Punting on the Avon
An activity in Hagley Park, Christchurch, moderately priced ($$) and worth about 30 minutes. Best time to go: Afternoon.
Why go
Flat-bottom punt ride on the Avon River past the gardens, poled by a guide.
It is one of 9 curated places we feature in Christchurch, alongside 3 sights, 2 places to eat and 1 activity. 3 more of our picks sit within 1 km in a straight line, so it pairs easily with Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna o Waiwhetū and Riverside Market. At about 30 minutes, it slots neatly between bigger plans.
- Type
- Activity · Culture
- Neighborhood
- Hagley Park
- Price
- $$
- Time needed
- 30 min
- Best time
- Afternoon
Nearby
The 6 closest curated picks in Christchurch, measured as straight-line distance.
- 1Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna o Waiwhetū
Free gallery with New Zealand and Māori art in a glass-fronted building.
Sight · 0.4 km straight-line - 2Riverside Market
Indoor food market by the Avon with produce stalls, eateries and bars.
Food · 0.5 km straight-line - 3Christchurch Botanic Gardens
Riverside gardens in Hagley Park with rose gardens and conservatories.
Outdoors · 0.5 km straight-line - 4C1 Espresso
Café in the old High Street post office that delivers sliders by pneumatic tube.
Food · 1.0 km straight-line - 5Transitional Cathedral
Shigeru Ban's 'Cardboard Cathedral', built after the 2011 quake.
Sight · 1.2 km straight-line - 6Pomeroy's Old Brewery Inn
Classic pub with a long list of New Zealand craft beers on tap.
Drinks · 1.9 km straight-line
On these curated routes
Punting on the Avon is a stop on our South Island Alps & Fiords route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.
More things to do in Christchurch
Another curated activity in Christchurch. See the full Christchurch guide.
When to go
Average daily highs in Christchurch run from 10°C in July to 24°C in January; June is usually the wettest month. For Punting on the Avon itself, we suggest: Afternoon.
Modelled monthly averages for Christchurch from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Christchurch weather by month.
Getting there
Map links open a live search for Punting on the Avon, so hours and directions come straight from the map app.
- Address
- 2 Cambridge Terrace, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand
- Coordinates
- -43.53394, 172.62807
- Destination
- Christchurch, New Zealand
Punting on the Avon: quick answers
How much time do you need at Punting on the Avon?
Plan on about 30 minutes at Punting on the Avon. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.
When is the best time to visit Punting on the Avon?
Our pick: Afternoon.
Where is Punting on the Avon?
Punting on the Avon is at 2 Cambridge Terrace, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand, in Hagley Park. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.
Which TripsCircle routes include Punting on the Avon?
Punting on the Avon appears on South Island Alps & Fiords, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.
Add Punting on the Avon to your crew's plan
Save it to a shared TripsCircle itinerary, settle the timing with a quick poll, and split the costs with everyone going to Christchurch.
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