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
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
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
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

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

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

AU$183
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Waipara Wine Experience for 2 or more, inc tastings and lunch
From Christchurch: Arthur's Pass and Tranzalpine Day Tour

From Christchurch: Arthur's Pass and Tranzalpine Day Tour

AU$405
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
From Christchurch: Arthur's Pass and Tranzalpine Day Tour
From Christchurch: Arthur's Pass Guided Day Trip with Lunch

From Christchurch: Arthur's Pass Guided Day Trip with Lunch

AU$183
per adult
From Christchurch: Arthur's Pass Guided Day Trip with Lunch
Historical ruins of building Christchurch City Tour in Christchurch New Zealand.

Half-day Sightseeing Tour of Christchurch

AU$83
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Half-day Sightseeing Tour of Christchurch
Sun is out at Mt Cook

Mt Cook Small Group Day Tour via Lake Tekapo From Christchurch

AU$276
per adult
Mt Cook Small Group Day Tour via Lake Tekapo From Christchurch
illuminated cathedral in new zealand

Akaroa Shore Excursion: Christchurch City Sightseeing Tour

AU$124
per adult
Akaroa Shore Excursion: Christchurch City Sightseeing 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$141 per night from 22 June to 23 June
AU$141
22 June - 23 June
includes taxes & fees
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! (1,002 reviews)
"We loved the view of the garden surroundings from our ground floor room. The breakfast buffet was had everything we could ask for. Again in lovely surroundings. Our only comment would be the airconditioning blowing down on the bed which affected our sinuses."

Reviewed on 22 May 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$98 per night from 18 June to 19 June
AU$98
18 June - 19 June
includes taxes & fees
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! (376 reviews)
"A great spacious place to stay, clean and warm and handy to public transport and Hagley Park"

Reviewed on 31 May 2025

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$94 per night from 10 June to 11 June
AU$94
10 June - 11 June
includes taxes & fees
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! (899 reviews)
"I like how the room is spacious, clean and tidy. I’ll definitely recommend this to my family for next stay."

Reviewed on 3 Jun. 2025

The Towers on the Park
Parkview On Hagley
Parkview On Hagley
4 out of 5
1 Riccarton Road, Christchurch
The price is AU$82 per night from 6 July to 7 July
AU$82
6 July - 7 July
includes taxes & fees
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! (861 reviews)
"Lovely big room"

Reviewed on 5 Jun. 2025

Parkview On Hagley
Golden Hotel
Golden Hotel
3.5 out of 5
229 Riccarton Rd, Christchurch, Canterbury
The price is AU$125 per night from 14 June to 15 June
AU$125
14 June - 15 June
includes taxes & fees
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! (377 reviews)
"Modern accommodation. Easy access from carpark. Friendly staff. Impressive luxury shower. Very happy with stay. Would stay again."

Reviewed on 7 Jun. 2025

Golden Hotel
Tower Junction Motor Lodge
Tower Junction Motor Lodge
4 out of 5
112 Blenheim Rd, Riccarton, Christchurch
The price is AU$126 per night from 11 June to 12 June
AU$126
11 June - 12 June
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star motel in Christchurch. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (548 reviews)
"Affordable"

Reviewed on 31 May 2025

Tower Junction Motor Lodge
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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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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 Apollo Projects 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 Bridge of Remembrance while you're exploring the neighbourhood.

Christchurch City Centre

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