Punting on the Avon in Christchurch

The operator, what to know, and places to stay in the surrounding area.

Punting on the Avon in Christchurch is a guided punt ride on the Avon River, run by Christchurch Attractions from the Antigua Boat Sheds and from a site next to the Worcester Bridge. Bookably lists 12 places to stay in the area around Antigua Boat Sheds.

The operator for punting on the Avon in Christchurch

  • Christchurch Attractions Guided punt rides on the Avon River, from the Antigua Boat Sheds on Cambridge Terrace and from the Worcester Bridge.

Bookings are made with the operator, not through Bookably, and this list may not be complete.

Good to know about punting on the Avon in Christchurch

  • Christchurch Attractions lists the Antigua Boat Sheds site as open daily in both its summer and its winter hours.
  • The Worcester Bridge site runs from Friday to Sunday and on cruise ship days from the twenty-fifth of September, and daily from the first of November to the thirty-first of March.
  • Christchurch Attractions says bookings are essential.
  • Christchurch Attractions sets no minimum age, and children must be with an adult.

Details checked October 2026. Confirm with the operator before you book.

Places to stay near Antigua Boat Sheds

Cottages
Executive Hideaway

Executive Hideaway

St Albans, Christchurch
Sleeps: 2
Beds: 1
Bedrooms: 1
Bathrooms: 1
From $195.00 / night
Cottages
Relax and Unwind

Relax and Unwind

Cass Bay, Lyttelton
Sleeps: 2
Beds: 1
Bedrooms: 1
Bathrooms: 1
From $200.00 / night

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Where to stay for punting on the Avon in Christchurch

Places to stay near Antigua Boat Sheds are in Christchurch, Linwood, Bryndwr, Lyttelton, and Cass Bay.

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