Ko Tāne Waka on Avon

This 45 minute waka paddling experience is an amazing historical and cultural trip on Ōtākaro Avon River.

Experience the team and skill building of paddling a hand-crafted waka down the Ōtākaro Avon River, and learn about the importance of the waka to the early Māori culture. Enjoy early stories of Canterbury's Ngāi Tahu Iwi and the earliest European settlers, and the positive things they achieved building the city of Christchurch together.

Waka have been paddled on the Ōtākaro Avon River as far back as the 1700 century. Māori sailed to Aotearoa New Zealand on Waka Hourua (double-hull sailing waka). Single-hull waka became an important part of the early transport days of Christchurch city with no roads and nothing but swamp. Māori and early settlers collaborated regularly to transport trading goods and equipment up and down the Ōtākaro Avon River.

For more information visit the Ko Tāne Waka on Avon website or contact our friendly Distinction Christchurch Hotel team who can provide assistance with information and bookings.

Paddle a Waka on the Ōtākaro Avon River. After 160 years waka are back on the Ōtākaro Avon River. Join the inner-city river tour on board a waka and discover the history of Christchurch city, region, hapū and iwi with local kaiārahi (guides).

Explore Christchurch & Canterbury

Ko Tāne Waka on Avon
Distinction Christchurch Hotel

Back All Attractions

Home » Welcome	Accommodation » Accommodation » Hot Deals - Ideal For Business Travellers » Classic King Room » Classic Super King Room » Classic Twin Room » Superior King Room » Superior Super King Room » Superior Twin Room » Classic Junior Suite » Classic 1 Bedroom Suite » Superior Junior Suite » Superior 1 Bedroom Suite » Classic Family Suite » Superior Family Suite
Deals » Deals » Bed & Breakfast For 1 - Christchurch » Bed & Breakfast Flexi Cancellation » Stay & Valet Christchurch » Business Traveller Deal Christchurch » Treat the Family Christchurch » High Tea Experience - Christchurch » Romantic Getaway Christchurch	News » News » Distinction Hotels Online Gift Vouchers » Distinction Hotels Supports Shielded Site Project » Distinction Hotels Join The Hotel Weka Recycling Program » Valet Parking at Distinction Christchurch Hotel » Distinction Christchurch Offers Thoughtful Touches for Business Travellers » FREE Unlimited WiFi
Events » Events » Christchurch Marathon	Attractions » Attractions » Christchurch Tram City Tour » Ko Tāne Waka on Avon » Christchurch Adventure Park » Punting on the Avon River » International Antarctic Centre » Christchurch Botanic Gardens » Whale Watch Kaikoura Full Day Tour » Skiing & Snowboarding - Mt Hutt » TranzAlpine » Top Day Trips From Christchurch
Dining » Dining » High Tea at Gumption » Gumption Restaurant » Gumption Bar » Overnight Menu - In Room All Night Dining	Conferences » Conferences » Function Rooms at Distinction Christchurch Hotel » Function Catering and Menus at Distinction Christchurch Hotel
Virtual Tour » Virtual Tour	Image Gallery » Image Gallery » Distinction Christchurch Hotel
Location » Location	Job Vacancies » Job Vacancies
Contact Us » Contact Us

Book direct for the best price guaranteed

Book direct for the best price guaranteed

Ko Tāne Waka on Avon

BEST RATE GUARANTEED THROUGH DIRECT ONLINE BOOKINGS

A distinction hotel

FIND WHAT YOU WERE LOOKING FOR?

SITEMAP

HOTELS BY NAME

HOTEL DEALS

Details

Book direct for the best price guaranteed

Book direct for the best price guaranteed

Ko Tāne Waka on Avon

BEST RATE GUARANTEED THROUGH DIRECT ONLINE BOOKINGS

SIGN UP TO OUR NEWSLETTER

STAY CLOSE

A distinction hotel

FIND WHAT YOU WERE LOOKING FOR?

SITEMAP

HOTELS BY NAME

HOTEL DEALS

Details