Punting with Gondola Combo
Highlights & inclusions
What you can expect
Combine your **Avon River Punting** with other great activities into the one package and SAVE! Explore the best of the surrounds outside Christchurch with your choice of a Punting and Gondola, each of which offers a delightful experience of the wonderful nature in this popular region of New Zealand. Live out a Cambridge-style experience within these impressive NZ surrounds as your river pilot glides you gently down the Avon River and take in the various gardens, hanging trees and local landmarks from the comfortable vantage point of the water. Bundle this with the Gondola combo that will let you take in various local landmarks such as Hagley Park or Christchurch itself. Regardless of your choice, if you're after one of the most peaceful, charming and serene ways to see the best of Christchurch at a great price, grab a "Punting Combo" online here!
Location
What you need to know
- 30 minute punt trip (Please note that all punt rides are shared, maximum 10 pax)
- Punting includes blankets, umbrellas and hot water bottles in winter
- Gondola Experience
- Come aboard your classic Punt at either the historic Antigua Boat Sheds landing or the City Centre departure point at the Worcester Street bridge. Your Edwardian Punter will guide you quietly past trailing willows, woodlands and leafy banks as you absorb the beauty of Hagley Park or the changing face of the new city of Christchurch. Punting on the beautiful Avon River is an iconic Christchurch attraction not to be missed.
- Each Punting tour includes an informative commentary, and you are returned to your point of departure. A Punt ride takes 30 minutes.
- Winter: 10am - 4pm (1 April - 30 September)
- Summer: 9am - 6pm (1 October - 31 March)
- Park Landing Site: Antigua Boat Sheds, 2 Cambridge Terrace, Christchurch
- City Landing Site: Worcester Bridge, Worcester Street, Opposite Rydges Hotel (Oxford Tce)
- The Punt - Typically, a punt is approximately 21 feet (6 metres) long and 3 feet (1 metre) wide. It should be propelled by means of a pole - about 16 foot (5 metres) long - which is also used to steer the punt.
- Confirmation in the form of a tour voucher will be received at time of booking
- Upon completion of purchase, please print the voucher and present on day of the experience
- Vouchers can also be presented on your mobile device for this attraction
- Availability was accurate at the time of booking however, is subject to change due to circumstances out of our control
- For your information, complete Tour Operator Information including contact details is included on your tour voucher
- We strongly suggest reconfirming your booking with the tour operator within 24 hours of making your booking and prior to making other travel arrangements
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Need help?
- Email us at enquiry@experienceoz.com.au
- Help code: D2B-1B04
- This experience is supplied by Punting on the Avon River
Sustainability
Our Promise
- We are committed to sustainability
- We have an approved Science Based Target
- We use third party verified standards
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