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4 Epic Ways To Experience The Ōtākaro Avon River. From paddling and punting to wakas and kayaks, discover why the Ōtākaro Avon River is central to Ōtautahi Christchurch’s identity.
Length. 14 km (8.7 mi) The Avon River / Ōtākaro ( / ˈeɪvən / and / ˈɔːtɑːkɑːrɔː /) ( Māori: [ ɔːtaːkaɾɔ]) flows through the centre of the city of Christchurch, New Zealand, and out to an estuary, which it shares with the Ōpāwaho / Heathcote River, the Avon Heathcote Estuary / Ihutai.
The Otakaro Avon River starts life as a spring in Avonhead, Christchurch suburb. Originally Christchurch was a significant wetland and filtered out to sea via the estuaries of the Heathcote and Avon Rivers. The popular recreational Avon River runs through the city centre.
The Avon River / Ōtākaro flows through the centre of the city of Christchurch, New Zealand, and out to an estuary, which it shares with the Ōpāwaho / Heathcote River, the Avon Heathcote Estuary / Ihutai. Map. Directions. Satellite.
The Avon River of Christchurch or Ōtākaro. Follows a winding course through the popular Botanic Gardens, our central city Hagley Park. Onto our historic Antigua Boat Sheds where people hire boats and bikes or take a scenic Punt ride then it flows past the Canterbury Earthquake National Memorial.
Running through the heart of Christchurch, the Ōtākaro/Avon River is a great source of recreation for walkers and boaters. The Ōtākaro/Avon River begins at a spring source in Avonhead and filters out to sea via the Estuary of the Heathcote and Avon Rivers/Ihutai.
May 7, 2024 · Ōtākaro – Avon River. Ōtākaro meanders its way from a spring source in Avonhead through the city and out to sea via the estuary. It was highly regarded as a mahinga kai by Waitaha, Ngāti Māmoe and Ngāi Tahu. The Waitaha pā of Puari once nestled on its banks.
