Prices & Operating Hours Enjoy a 30 minute Punt ride down the tranquil Avon River on board our beautiful Edwardian punts. Each punt is equipped with blankets and large umbrellas. We have two routes, City and Park. Please ensure that you arrive at the right location when your punt ride has been pre-arranged!
Park Landing Site: Antigua Boat Sheds, 2 Cambridge Terrace, Christchurch
City Landing Site: Worcester Bridge, Worcester St, opposite the Rydges Hotel (Oxford Terrace).
Operating Hours
Open 365 days of the year
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Winter
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10am until 4pm (1 May - 31 September)
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Summer
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9am until 6pm (1 October - 31 April)*
10am until 4pm (25 December only) |
* Please note, the last ride from the City site (Worcester Bridge) will depart at 4.30pm from 20 April until 1 May.
Punt Ride
| Adult |
$20 per person |
| Child (5 - 12 years) |
$10 per person |
| Child (under 5 years) |
FREE |
Please contact us by email or phone to book your punt ride. Tickets are also available from the Antigua Boat Sheds, 2 Cambridge Terrace.
Bookings are recommended. No cancellation fee applies if the trip is cancelled due to bad weather. A 50% cancellation fee will be incurred if cancellation occurs within two hours of departure time.
For all enquiries, weddings and private hire, please contact us.
River Rail Pass
Explore the inner city of Christchurch by historic Tram and tranquil Punt.
Beautifully restored trams follow an inner city route providing an entertaining and informative tour of the most interesting and historic city sights.
At the Worcester Bridge tram stop you’ll find the departure point for the Avon River Punt.
Sit back, relax and enjoy a 30 minute punt ride down the tranquil Avon River onboard our Edwardian punts. Custom-built river punts glide effortlessly downstream under the guidance of our trained boatmen.
To avoid disappointment, Punt bookings are recommended when purchasing your River Rail Pass online and ABSOLUTELY ESSENTIAL for groups of 10 or more. Please ph (03) 366 0337 or contact us for information and bookings.
| Adult |
$30 per person |
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| Child (5 - 15 years) |
$15 per person |
| Child (under 5 years) |
FREE |
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Gondola, Tram and Punting Triple Pass
Enjoy the very best Christchurch has to offer with the Christchurch Triple Pass! Experience Christchurch’s iconic attractions - the Christchurch Tramway , Christchurch Gondola and Punting on the Avon - at affordable prices. Bookings are not required.
Explore the inner city of Christchurch by historic tram, and find out all about the inner city. Christchurch tramways runs through all the major innercity area, past the Art Gallery, Arts Centre, Cathedral Square and much more!
Glide down the Avon River on a hand-built Edwardian Punt, for a completely different view of our city.
Take in the spectacular 360 degree views of the city, Canterbury Plains, Pacific Ocean and majestic Southern Alps, from the height of the Port hills on the Christchurch Gondola.
| Adult |
$50 per person |
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| Child (5 - 15 years) |
$20 per person |
| Child (under 5 years) |
FREE |
| Family (2 Adults & 3 Children) |
$120 |
Transport to and from the Tram, Gondola or Punt is not included. Attractions do not have to be visited on the same day.
To avoid disappointment, Punt bookings are recommended when purchasing your River Rail Pass online and ABSOLUTELY ESSENTIAL for groups of 10 or more. Please ph (03) 366 0337 or contact us for information and bookings.
Grand Tour
Visit many of the iconic Christchurch attractions, in the company of a friendly local guide. Take this informative, interactive day trip in our comfortable, convenient Welcome Aboard coach!
Highlights:
- a walk through the stunning Mona Vale Gardens
- a punt ride on the river Avon
- view the city and beyond - spectacular views from the Gondola
- visit Lyttleton Harbour
- explore the quaint seaside township of Sumner
- tour the inner city on board a restored electric tram!
This is a fully-guided day trip, from 9.00 am to 3.00 pm.
Transport and all attractions are included in your ticket price.
Lunch is not included, but ample time is given for you to enjoy this at your leisure.
| Adult |
$99 per person |
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| Child (5 - 15 years) |
$59 per person |
| Child (under 5 years) |
FREE |
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