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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.
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.
Starting at the Botanic Gardens, the 3.2km route explores the changing face of Christchurch’s inner city while surrounded by lush flora and fauna. From Morning Missions, Evening Energisers to stand-up board meetings, the Avon River is a natural hydroslide for paddleboard learning.
The Ōtākaro Avon River and surrounding area have a long and vibrant cultural history. Ngāi Tahu – and Ngāti Māmoe and Waitaha before them – had permanent and temporary kainga and pa in the greater Christchurch area.
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.
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Map. Christchurch , Canterbury. 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.
Leaving from 794 Colombo Street opposite Victoria Square, this 45-minute waka paddling experience is an amazing cultural journey of the Ōtākaro Avon River by waka. Experience the team and skill building of paddling a hand-crafted waka down the ŌtākaroRiver Avon, and learn about the importance of the waka to the earlyMāori culture.
