Antigua Boatsheds Canoe Hire

About Antigua Boatsheds Canoe Hire

Antigua Boatsheds Canoe Hire is a things to do venue in Christchurch Central City, South Island.

The boat sheds were constructed in 1882 by two boat builders from Lyttleton, Messrs Albert Shaw and J.T. Tidd, and have been in operation ever since.

Today, the boat sheds are run as a family business with a strong sense of tradition and integrity. The boat sheds offer a range of boats for hire for both small and large groups, couples, and families.

Visitors can enjoy an Avon River adventure on one of their single or double kayaks, paddle and row boats, or Canadian canoes. Kayaks can be hired for an hour, with the last hire at 4.30 pm in summer and earlier in winter, for $15.

Visitors can also rent a bike and embark on an urban adventure to discover the city or explore nearby Hagley Park. Antigua Boatsheds Canoe Hire is a popular attraction for visitors to Christchurch.

According to TripAdvisor, it is an easy and hassle-free way to go down the river. Visitors have many options from guided tours to single and double kayaks.

The boat sheds offer an hour for the rate paid. On sunny days, punts, canoes, and paddleboats take to the river paddled by visitors and families alike.

Visitors can join them by renting a boat and taking a champagne picnic into the Botanic Gardens or farther up into the woodlands of Hagley Park. After exploring the waterway, visitors can rent a bike for more action or rest a while at the boat shed’s licensed café.

The café is open for breakfast and lunch and has a deck overlooking the Avon. The boat sheds are a must-visit attraction for those who want to experience the enjoyment of kayaking, canoeing, and rowing in a historic and picturesque location.

Good to know

• Type: Things to Do
• Area: Christchurch Central City, South Island
• Phone: +64 3 366 5885
• Website: visit ↗

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