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$163
Per adult
Waipara Wine Experience for 2 or more, inc tastings and lunch
5-Day Great Southern Circle Tour from Christchurch

5-Day Great Southern Circle Tour from Christchurch

AU$1,811
Per adult
5-Day Great Southern Circle Tour from Christchurch
Mountain view in christchurch

Arthur's Pass Full-Day Tour with TranzAlpine Train

AU$382
Per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Arthur's Pass Full-Day Tour with TranzAlpine Train
Wine tasters at lunch on balcony at Waipara Valley wine tour in New Zealand.

Waipara Valley Wine Tasting Tour with Lunch

AU$154
Per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Waipara Valley Wine Tasting Tour with Lunch
Christchurch: Gondola Ride

Christchurch: Gondola Ride

AU$38
Per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Christchurch: Gondola Ride
Lyttelton Shore Excursion: City Highlights with Best Attractions

Lyttelton Shore Excursion: City Highlights with Best Attractions

AU$191
Per adult
Lyttelton Shore Excursion: City Highlights with Best Attractions
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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$184 per night from 16 Dec to 17 Dec
AU$184
includes taxes & fees
16 Dec - 17 Dec
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (998 reviews)
"Great property"

Reviewed on 25 Nov. 2024

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$103 per night from 2 Jan to 3 Jan
AU$103
includes taxes & fees
2 Jan - 3 Jan 2025
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! (338 reviews)
"Just a quick 1 night stay between flights but excellent service"

Reviewed on 24 Nov. 2024

Carnmore Hagley Park
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 18 Dec to 19 Dec
AU$110
includes taxes & fees
18 Dec - 19 Dec
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! (853 reviews)
"Good value for money stay in Christchurch. Comfortable room. Friendly staff. Cooking utensils a bit limited but several restaurants walkable distance. On site parking."

Reviewed on 30 Nov. 2024

The Towers on the Park
Golden Hotel
Golden Hotel
3.5 out of 5
229 Riccarton Rd, Christchurch, Canterbury
The price is AU$144 per night from 17 Dec to 18 Dec
AU$144
includes taxes & fees
17 Dec - 18 Dec
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! (336 reviews)
"Stayed for one night (couple). Staff were great, friendly and professional. Hotel was clean and presentable. The Vietnamese cafe downstairs had the most delicious bahn mi! Westfield shopping center was only a few minutes walk away, also food places like McDonald’s and others. A good hotel, would ..."

Reviewed on 26 Nov. 2024

Golden Hotel
Parkview On Hagley
Parkview On Hagley
4 out of 5
1 Riccarton Road, Christchurch
The price is AU$120 per night from 8 Dec to 9 Dec
AU$120
includes taxes & fees
8 Dec - 9 Dec
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! (817 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$148 per night from 11 Dec to 12 Dec
AU$148
includes taxes & fees
11 Dec - 12 Dec
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! (266 reviews)
Nice rooms
"Really lovely motel, room was modern and comfortable and the staff were friendly and helpful, great service"

Reviewed on 28 Nov. 2024

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 Mona Vale is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Fendalton
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Upper Riccarton

4/5(200 area reviews)

Upper Riccarton is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Riccarton Road and Bush Inn Centre.

Upper Riccarton
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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 Riccarton Road.

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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