Carols on the Avon

WHEN · New Zealand local time: Event date: Confirmed
5 Dec 2026 — 12 Dec 2026
5 and 12 Dec; departures 12:00, 12:40, 13:20; each ride 30 minutes
WHERE · Venue / route: Antigua Boat Sheds, 2 Cambridge Terrace, Christchurch
Map marks the venue or a representative route point
ADMISSION: Council lists ticket categories NZ$30–130; check booking for party size, category and fees

What to expect

On 5 and 12 December, take a 30-minute punt ride alongside local performers playing Christmas carols on the Avon. Departures are at 12:00, 12:40 and 13:20 each day, with two guest punts per session. Seats are limited and bookings essential; Christmas attire is encouraged.

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Six departures on two dates, not continuous daily opening. Session ends are calculated from the host’s explicit 30-minute duration; 13:20 is the final departure, not finish. Map marks Antigua Boat Sheds. Archive punting photograph; capture year unspecified.

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Checked 2026-11-06 · Check organizer updates before travelling. Recommendations are editorial judgments.