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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).
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