Riccarton Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
Mona Vale featuring a park
Mona Vale featuring a garden
Mona Vale showing a garden
Mona Vale which includes flowers
Mona Vale showing a bridge

Popular places to visit

Riccarton Road

Riccarton Road

3.5/5(66 reviews)

During your visit to Christchurch, you can enjoy retail therapy at Riccarton Road. While in this walkable area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Riccarton Road
Mona Vale featuring a pond and a park

Mona Vale

4.5/5(69 reviews)

Stroll around idyllic riverside gardens filled with roses, irises and other plantings and take a break on the lush green lawns at this public park.

Mona Vale
Lyttelton Harbour showing a marina, mountains and a bay or harbour

Lyttelton Harbour

4/5(348 reviews)

Enjoy cafés, markets and boat trips at this scenic European port town, steeped in history and bordered by volcanic hills.

Lyttelton Harbour
Sumner Beach showing rocky coastline

Sumner Beach

4.5/5(272 reviews)

The main beach in the seaside retreat of Sumner is an idyllic place to spend a day in the sun away from the centre of Christchurch.

Sumner Beach
Christchurch Botanic Gardens as well as a large group of people

Hagley Park

4.5/5(615 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Hagley Park, a lovely green space in Christchurch. Amble within picturesque gardens or visit the shops in this culturally rich area.

Hagley Park
New Brighton Beach which includes surf, surfing and a beach

New Brighton Beach

4/5(293 reviews)

Surf, spot birdlife, walk across wild sand dunes and shop for handmade goods at a weekly market at this sandy beach and coastal suburb.

New Brighton Beach

Activities

A Waipara Wine Experience with Giles Tours, includes wine tastings and lunch

Waipara Wine Experience for 2 or more, inc tastings and lunch

AU$179
per adult
Waipara Wine Experience for 2 or more, inc tastings and lunch
Mountain view in christchurch

Arthur's Pass Full-Day Tour with TranzAlpine Train

AU$383
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Arthur's Pass Full-Day Tour with TranzAlpine Train
5-Day Great Southern Circle Tour from Christchurch

5-Day Great Southern Circle Tour from Christchurch

AU$1,799
per adult
5-Day Great Southern Circle Tour from Christchurch
Mount Cook Day tour from Christchurch

Mount Cook Day tour from Christchurch to Queenstown

AU$347
per adult
Mount Cook Day tour from Christchurch to Queenstown
Christchurch: Hop-On Hop-Off Tour by Vintage Tram

Christchurch: Hop-On Hop-Off Tour by Vintage Tram

AU$36
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Christchurch: Hop-On Hop-Off Tour by Vintage Tram
From Christchurch: Arthur's Pass and Tranzalpine Day Tour

From Christchurch: Arthur's Pass and Tranzalpine Day Tour

AU$361
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
From Christchurch: Arthur's Pass and Tranzalpine Day Tour
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Our pick of the best Riccarton Hotel Deals

Chateau on the Park - Christchurch, a DoubleTree by Hilton
Chateau on the Park - Christchurch, a DoubleTree by Hilton
4 out of 5
189 Deans Ave, Riccarton, Christchurch
The price is AU$268 per night from 16 Feb to 17 Feb
AU$268
includes taxes & fees
16 Feb - 17 Feb
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Christchurch. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9/10 Wonderful! (999 reviews)
"It's located across a beautiful quiet park and less than 10 mins drive from the center of Christchurch. The hotel itself is beautiful, clean, and with wonderful services."

Reviewed on 20 Jan. 2025

Chateau on the Park - Christchurch, a DoubleTree by Hilton
Carnmore Hagley Park
Carnmore Hagley Park
4 out of 5
22 Riccarton Road, Christchurch
The price is AU$126 per night from 26 Jan to 27 Jan
AU$126
includes taxes & fees
26 Jan - 27 Jan
Stay at this 4-star golf motel in Christchurch. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (342 reviews)
"Great size apartment, has everything you need to make for a relaxing stay. Comfortable beds and super clean. Plenty of parking, close to everything. Friendly staff."

Reviewed on 16 Jan. 2025

Carnmore Hagley Park
Golden Hotel
Golden Hotel
3.5 out of 5
229 Riccarton Rd, Christchurch, Canterbury
The price is AU$143 per night from 24 Feb to 25 Feb
AU$143
includes taxes & fees
24 Feb - 25 Feb
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Christchurch. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (348 reviews)
Small but comfortable hotel
"Relatively new hotel in a convenient location near the university of Canterbury . Enjoyed having the kitchenette."

Reviewed on 20 Jan. 2025

Golden Hotel
The Towers on the Park
The Towers on the Park
4.5 out of 5
7 Kilmarnock Street, Riccarton, Christchurch
The price is AU$110 per night from 26 Jan to 27 Jan
AU$110
includes taxes & fees
26 Jan - 27 Jan
Stay at this 4.5-star motel in Christchurch. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (866 reviews)
"I feel happy with our stay in the hotel. It was clean and staffs are nice. We will come back for sure."

Reviewed on 21 Jan. 2025

The Towers on the Park
Parkview On Hagley
Parkview On Hagley
4 out of 5
1 Riccarton Road, Christchurch
The price is AU$113 per night from 10 Feb to 11 Feb
AU$113
includes taxes & fees
10 Feb - 11 Feb
Stay at this 4-star golf aparthotel in Christchurch. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (827 reviews)
"Convenient location and quiet rooms. Construction work made parking awkward."

Reviewed on 23 Nov. 2024

Parkview On Hagley
Golden Star Motel
Golden Star Motel
3.5 out of 5
128 Clarence St, Riccarton, Christchurch
The price is AU$154 per night from 28 Jan to 29 Jan
AU$154
includes taxes & fees
28 Jan - 29 Jan
Stay at this 3.5-star motel in Christchurch. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (283 reviews)
"Good room overall. 10 min. walk to mall and more decent Asian restaurants."

Reviewed on 21 Jan. 2025

Golden Star Motel
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Other neighbourhoods around Riccarton

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Fendalton

3/5(1 area review)

Travellers like the historical sites in Fendalton, and Riccarton House is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Fendalton
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Addington

4/5(142 area reviews)

Unique features of Addington include the theatres and live music. Make a stop by Orangetheory Stadium or Addington Raceway while you're exploring the area.

Addington
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Ilam

4.5/5(24 area reviews)

Ilam is well liked for its bars. If you'd like to do some sightseeing in the greater Christchurch area, you might plan a trip to Jellie Park Recreation and Sport Centre or Bush Inn Centre.

Ilam
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Merivale

4.5/5(319 area reviews)

Travellers come to Merivale for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Merivale Mall and Papanui Road while you're in town.

Merivale
New Regent Street showing outdoor eating and railway items as well as a small group of people

Christchurch City Centre

4.5/5(1,855 area reviews)

Christchurch City Centre is a destination visitors seek out for its abundant dining options, interesting museums and colourful gardens. You might want to check out attractions like Christchurch Art Gallery or Cathedral Square while you're exploring the neighbourhood.

Christchurch City Centre
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Saint Albans

4/5(163 area reviews)

Saint Albans is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Papanui Road and Bealey Avenue while in the area.

Saint Albans

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