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Grab your broomsticks β or better yet, your paddleboards β and join us for a magical Halloween evening on the Avon River! ππ§ββοΈDress up in your best witch, wizard, or spooky costume and glide through the heart of Christchurch as we create a floating coven of SUP witches. Expect plenty of laughs, photos, and a hauntingly fun atmosphere as the river lights up with costumes, candles, and Halloween spirit.
π Date: 31 October 2025
π Meeting Time: 6.00pm
π Meeting Location: Hagley Park North/Botanic Gardens carpark
π© Float Start Location: Avon River at Hagley Park North/Botanic Gardens carpark
π© Float Finish Location: Avon River Terraced Seating at Oxford Terrace
π Float Time: approximately 45 min
βοΈ Float Distance: 2.5km
What to bring:
σ ―β’σ σ SUP board + paddle (broomstick works just fine β tested)
σ ―β’σ σ Lifejacket (required)
σ ―β’σ σ Witch hat, cloak, or your spookiest costume π»
σ ―β’σ σ Headlamp or fairy lights for extra glow
Who can join:
All paddlers welcome (basic SUP balance required). This is a fun, social float β not a race!
β¨ Letβs turn the Avon into a magical river of witches!
(Event is weather permitting)
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Hagley Park North, 14 Riccarton Ave, Christchurch Central, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand, Christchurch
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