Thank you for your enquiry. You can purchase tickets in person from either of our two Punting on the Avon sites (Antigua Boat Sheds or Worcester Bridge) or from the Christchurch Attractions booking office in Cathedral Junction. You can also purchase tickets online in advance via our official Christchurch Attractions website. Please note that bookings are highly recommended for Punting, and if you choose to purchase tickets on the day we cannot guarantee that we will have availability that day. Please feel free to contact us if you have any further questions. Kind regards, Emma Christchurch Attractions

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Thank you for your enquiry. Our Park branch is our main departure point and is located at the Antigua Boatsheds at 2 Cambridge Terrace. This branch is a 5 minute walk from the tram stop opposite the Canterbury Museum. Our punt rides are return, so begin and end at the same place. Bookings are essential for Punting on the Avon, and we highly recommend booking in advance to avoid long waits. You can contact our reservations staff on 03 366 0337 or by email to schedule a booking time (please note that Trip Advisor does not allow us to include website URLs or email addresses in our responses, but you can find our email address by searching for Punting on the Avon online). Alternatively you can choose to book on arrival, but please note that there may be a wait of several hours involved on a busy day, and we cannot guarantee availability for guests arriving to book nearer the end of the day. Please feel free to contact us if you have any further questions. Kind regards, Emma Welcome Aboard

Thank you for your enquiry. Officially we cannot endorse alcohol on board the punts as they do travel through a liquor ban zone during the ride. Please feel free to contact us if you have any further questions. Kind regards, Emma Welcome Aboard

Hi there Thank you for your enquiry. Punting on the Avon still operates in most weather: the exceptions to this is when the river floods or when the wind is too strong to safely operate. In both these circumstances you would be eligible for a refund from the agency you purchased your tickets from. If Punting is still open but you would prefer not to ride due to inclement weather, you may contact Punting to cancel or reschedule your ride. Please note that you may not receive a refund for your tickets depending on the amount of notice given prior to your ride's scheduled departure time, and a cancellation fee may apply at the agency you purchased your tickets from. Please feel free to contact us if you have any further questions. Kind regards, Emma Welcome Aboard

Thank you for your enquiry, and apologies for the delay in replying. Tipping is not customary in New Zealand, so while staff are grateful to receive any tips these are in no way expected. If you feel that you would like to give a tip for exceptional service, you are welcome to do so at your discretion. Please feel free to contact us if you have any further questions. Kind regards, Emma Welcome Aboard

Thank you for your enquiry. Punting tickets are valid for one punt ride any time during our operating hours of 9:00am until 6:00pm in summer or 10:00am until 4:00pm in winter. We highly recommend scheduling a booking time for punt rides. You can choose to make a booking in advance so that you can arrive at whichever site you have booked in at just prior to your departure time. Bookings can be made with our Punting reservations staff by phone (03 366 0337) or by email (please see our website for our contact email address). Otherwise, you are welcome to turn up on the day to hop on the next available ride (please note that this can involve a wait time of several hours, and we cannot guarantee that there will be seats available if you arrive without a booking later in the day). Please feel free to contact us if you have any further questions. Kind regards, Emma Welcome Aboard

Thank you for your enquiry. Our standard shared punt rides last for 30 minutes and cost $25 per adult. Please note that we highly recommend scheduling a booking time in advance to avoid long waits. We also offer a private punt option at our Park Branch for a 45 minute ride which costs $45 per adult. Please note that bookings are essential for this product, and customers are welcome to bring food and drink on board (this can be purchased at the Antigua Boatsheds cafe). Please see our website for further information or to make a booking, or feel free to call us on 03 366 0337 to speak to our reservations staff. Kind regards, Emma Welcome Aboard

Thank you for your enquiry. Our two Punting branches pass very different areas of the city, so it is really up to you (and what you want to see) as to which branch you would prefer to depart from. The Park branch departs from the historic Antigua Boatsheds and passes through the Botanic Gardens. This is a very quiet and scenic route. The City branch passes through the heart of the city centre, and offers a unique view of the various areas that are being rebuilt. This area is a lot busier than the park, but the City branch offers a more diverse view. Please note that bookings are highly recommended for Punting. You are welcome to walk in and book a ride if you wish to, but please note there may be a wait time of 1-2 hours involved. If you would like to book on the day, you are welcome to call our reservations staff on 03 366 0337 and they will be happy to make a booking for you. We hope to see you on the river soon. Kind regards, Emma