# Punting on the Avon, Christchurch Central City Punting on the Avon is an attraction at Antigua Boat Sheds, 2 Cambridge Terrace, Central City, Christchurch. [Directions]() · [Website]() · [Google Maps]() **Unconfirmed lead.** Listed only in the council’s Find Christchurch directory, a snapshot from about March 2024. No other source confirms it still trades, check before you go. The directory’s number for it: 03 366 0337. ## About, in one paragraph Getting there, the nearest bus stop (Christchurch Hospital Main Stop EB, route 3, route 5, route 7) is 164 m away; a shared path passes the door; council off-street parking is 54 m away. The address’s own page keeps 252 council reports on file. Only the council’s 2024 directory lists it, no other source confirms it still trades, so check before you go. _Summary written by the site from the public record, sources below._ ## What the record holds - **Address:** Antigua Boat Sheds, 2 Cambridge Terrace, Central City _(Find Christchurch, 2024)_ - **Kind:** Attractions _(Find Christchurch, 2024)_ - **Phone:** 03 366 0337 _(Find Christchurch, 2024)_ - **Website:** http://www.punting.co.nz/ _(Find Christchurch, 2024)_ ## In its own listing Punting on the beautiful Avon River is an iconic Christchurch attraction not to be missed. Your Edwardian Punter will guide you quietly past trailing willows, woodlands and leafy banks as you absorb the beauty of Christchurch's Botanic Gardens. Each Punting tour is 30 minutes duration with informative commentary, and you are returned to your point of departure. Also operating out of Mona Vale. _Source: Find Christchurch, 2024._ ## The ground it stands on _Facts about the spot, not the business, from the council and ECan layers._ - **District Plan zone:** Avon River Precinct (Te Papa Otakaro) _(District Plan)_ - **Consent CRC167842:** Water Divert, held by Crown Infrastructure Delivery Limited, to 1 Mar 2048, 15 m from the pin _(ECan consents)_ - **Consent CRC167833:** Land Use Consent (s13), held by Crown Infrastructure Delivery Limited, to 1 Mar 2048, 25 m from the pin _(ECan consents)_ - [Every consent ECan grants](https://www.chch.live/consents), the whole roll - **Address record:** [2 Cambridge Terrace](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/2-cambridge-terrace), 252 reports on file ## What stood on Cambridge Terrace [1900, 275 Cambridge Terrace](https://www.canterburystories.nz/collections/archives/archive892/ccl-cs-11523) _From Canterbury Stories. This photograph names the street, not this business. The street page pairs it with a Street View pose verified outside Westend Stories, 2025-03._ [The street’s then and now](https://www.chch.live/street/christchurch-central-city/cambridge-terrace#s-then) ## The reports nearby 3,745 reports pinned within 250 m of the point, a pin is where a reporter stood, not a claim about the place. - [Graffiti on a traffic light pole or cabinet, or wa](https://www.chch.live/report/9133904), Whakatata House 44 Cashel Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand - [Graffiti on a bus stop or public toilet](https://www.chch.live/report/9131694), [2R Tuam St, Canterbury, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/2r-tuam-street) - [Graffiti on a sign, mural or public art](https://www.chch.live/report/9126238), [49 Cambridge Tce, Canterbury, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/49-cambridge-terrace) - [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9125159), [32 Tuam Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/32-tuam-street) - [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9125131), [32 Tuam Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/32-tuam-street) - [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9125108), [32 Tuam Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/32-tuam-street) - [Graffiti on a sign, mural or public art](https://www.chch.live/report/9113896), [7 Rolleston Avenue, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/7-rolleston-avenue) - [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9113889), [7 Cashel Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/7-cashel-street) - [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9113880), [7 Cashel Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/7-cashel-street) - [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9113873), [4 Oxford Terrace, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/4-oxford-terrace) - [Facility - General Request](https://www.chch.live/report/9100915), [2 Cambridge Tce, Canterbury, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/2-cambridge-terrace) - [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9086135), [1 Rolleston Ave, Canterbury, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/1-rolleston-avenue) ## Getting there - Bus stop, Christchurch Hospital Main Stop EB, 164 m (routes 3, 5, 7, 60, 80, 81, 84, 85, 86, 91, 92) _(ECan bus stops)_ - Bus stop, Christchurch Hospital Main Stop WB, 197 m (routes 3, 5, 7, 60, 80, 81, 84, 85, 86, 91, 92) _(ECan bus stops)_ - Bus stop, Hereford St near Montreal St, 290 m (routes 8) _(ECan bus stops)_ - Shared path, passes the door _(Council cycleway layer)_ - Car park, Wilsons Off-Street, 54 m (12 spaces) _(Council parking data)_ - [Cambridge Terrace](https://www.chch.live/street/christchurch-central-city/cambridge-terrace), the street’s own record - [Directions on Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=Punting%20on%20the%20Avon%2C%20Antigua%20Boat%20Sheds%2C%202%20Cambridge%20Terrace%2C%20Central%20City%2C%20Christchurch) - [Street View](https://www.google.com/maps?q&layer=c&cbll=-43.5339580983413,172.62845286520883) ## Nearby - [Antigua Boat Sheds](https://www.chch.live/business/antigua-boat-sheds-christchurch-central-city), Canoe Hire, 39 m - [Boatshed Cafe](https://www.chch.live/business/boatshed-cafe-christchurch-central-city), Restaurants, 42 m - [Boat Shed Cafe](https://www.chch.live/business/boat-shed-cafe-christchurch-central-city), Cafés, 45 m - [Christchurch Bike & Walking Tours](https://www.chch.live/business/christchurch-bike-walking-tours-christchurch-central-city), Attractions, 76 m - [UpStairs Dining & Bar](https://www.chch.live/business/upstairs-dining-bar-christchurch-central-city), Restaurants, 86 m - [Pegasus Arms](https://www.chch.live/business/pegasus-arms-christchurch-central-city), Bars & pubs, 92 m - [Tiffany Reserve](https://www.chch.live/park/1486-tiffany-reserve), park, 339 m - [Nurses Memorial Chapel](https://www.chch.live/park/1472-nurses-memorial-chapel), Botanic, 348 m - [Friendship Corner](https://www.chch.live/park/1371-friendship-corner), Botanic, 392 m _Source: [Environment Canterbury’s Canterbury Maps Parks layer](https://gis.ecan.govt.nz/arcgis/rest/services/Public/Canterbury_Maps/MapServer/26), refreshed 2026-10-10. Distances are straight-line from the business pin, not walking routes._ - [Scales](https://www.chch.live/facility/car-park-35), Car park, 208 m ## The nearest other attractions - [Christchurch Bike & Walking Tours](https://www.chch.live/business/christchurch-bike-walking-tours-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 76 m - [Opening March 2020: Metro Sports Facility](https://www.chch.live/business/opening-march-2020-metro-sports-facility-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 231 m - [Christchurch Hop On Hop Off Tour](https://www.chch.live/business/christchurch-hop-on-hop-off-tour-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 321 m - [Discover Christchurch Tour](https://www.chch.live/business/discover-christchurch-tour-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 321 m - [Christchurch Rebuild Tour](https://www.chch.live/business/christchurch-rebuild-tour-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 323 m - [The Arts Centre Walking Tours](https://www.chch.live/business/the-arts-centre-walking-tours-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 328 m - [Guided City Walks - Christchurch](https://www.chch.live/business/guided-city-walks-christchurch-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 335 m - [Christchurch Grand Tour](https://www.chch.live/business/christchurch-grand-tour-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 363 m - [Every one in Christchurch Central City](https://www.chch.live/businesses/attraction#in-christchurch-central-city) ## Also in Christchurch Central City - [University of Otago, Department of Paediatrics](https://www.chch.live/business/university-of-otago-department-of-paediatrics-christchurch-central-city), University, 93 m - [University of Otago, Department of Psychological Medicine](https://www.chch.live/business/university-of-otago-department-of-psychological-medicine-christchurch-central-city), University, 101 m - [Doctors on Cashel](https://www.chch.live/business/doctors-on-cashel-christchurch-central-city), Doctors & clinics, 114 m - [Flora](https://www.chch.live/business/flora-christchurch-central-city), Cafés, 115 m - [Kanuka](https://www.chch.live/business/kanuka-christchurch-central-city), Cafés, 125 m - [Black and White coffee Cartel](https://www.chch.live/business/black-and-white-coffee-cartel-christchurch-central-city), Cafés, 126 m - [Manawa](https://www.chch.live/business/manawa-christchurch-central-city), Business, 130 m - [MetroMart](https://www.chch.live/business/metromart-christchurch-central-city-4), Dairies & convenience, 141 m - [The Kind Foundation & Numbo Six Bar & Bistro](https://www.chch.live/business/the-kind-foundation-numbo-six-bar-bistro-christchurch-central-city), Restaurants, 141 m - [Taste of Malaysia Kitchen - Eats on Oxford](https://www.chch.live/business/taste-of-malaysia-kitchen-eats-on-oxford-christchurch-central-city), Fast food, 142 m - [Every kind of business in Christchurch Central City](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city#s-biz) ## Doors - [What stood on this ground](https://www.chch.live/before?lat=-43.5339580983413&lon=172.62845286520883) - [On the map](https://www.chch.live/map#-43.5339580983413,172.62845286520883,17) - [Documents that name it](https://www.chch.live/documents?q=Punting%20on%20the%20Avon) - [Christchurch Central City](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city), the suburb ## Questions, answered briefly **What is Punting on the Avon?** An attraction in Christchurch Central City, Christchurch. **Where is Punting on the Avon?** Antigua Boat Sheds, 2 Cambridge Terrace, Central City, on [Cambridge Terrace](https://www.chch.live/street/christchurch-central-city/cambridge-terrace). [On the map →](https://www.chch.live/map#-43.5339580983413,172.62845286520883,17) **Is Punting on the Avon still trading?** Listed only in the council’s Find Christchurch directory, a snapshot from about March 2024. No other source confirms it still trades, check before you go. **How do you contact Punting on the Avon?** phone [03 366 0337](tel:033660337) (Find Christchurch, 2024), its [website](http://www.punting.co.nz/) (Find Christchurch, 2024). **What other attractions are near Punting on the Avon?** [Christchurch Bike & Walking Tours](https://www.chch.live/business/christchurch-bike-walking-tours-christchurch-central-city) (76 m), [Opening March 2020: Metro Sports Facility](https://www.chch.live/business/opening-march-2020-metro-sports-facility-christchurch-central-city) (231 m), [Christchurch Hop On Hop Off Tour](https://www.chch.live/business/christchurch-hop-on-hop-off-tour-christchurch-central-city) (321 m), [every one in the city](https://www.chch.live/businesses/attraction). **What’s near Punting on the Avon?** [the address’s own record](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/2-cambridge-terrace) holds 252 reports; 6 other premises within a short walk, nearest [Antigua Boat Sheds](https://www.chch.live/business/antigua-boat-sheds-christchurch-central-city) (39 m); the Christchurch Hospital Main Stop EB bus stop is 164 m away: routes 3, 5, 7, 60, 80, 81, 84, 85, 86, 91, 92; a shared path passes the door; nearest park: [Tiffany Reserve](https://www.chch.live/park/1486-tiffany-reserve) (339 m). **What stood where Punting on the Avon is, before?** [The heritage-register places nearest the pin →](https://www.chch.live/before?lat=-43.5339580983413&lon=172.62845286520883) ## Sources - Find Christchurch, the council’s business directory, a snapshot last touched about March 2024 (CC BY 4.0) - Christchurch District Plan layers, zones, commercial centres and scheduled heritage items, from the council’s open data (CC BY 4.0) - Christchurch City Council off-street parking layer (CC BY 4.0) - Environment Canterbury’s active resource consents, recorded where the consented activity happens (CC BY 4.0) - Environment Canterbury’s Metro stop record, distances measured here from the pin - Christchurch City Council’s cycleway layer, lanes, separated paths and the named Major Cycle Routes (CC BY 4.0) - Record assembled 2026-10-21 --- HTML: https://www.chch.live/business/punting-on-the-avon-christchurch-central-city Directory: https://www.chch.live/businesses Category: https://www.chch.live/businesses/attraction Suburb: https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city