Riccarton

Christchurch

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

Popular places to visit

Riccarton Road

Riccarton Road

During your visit to Christchurch, you can do some window-shopping at Riccarton Road. While in this walkable area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

Riccarton Road
Mona Vale which includes a pond and a garden

Mona Vale

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
Sumner Beach featuring rugged coastline

Sumner Beach

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
Lyttelton Harbour showing a marina, a bay or harbor and mountains

Lyttelton Harbour

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

Lyttelton Harbour
Christchurch Botanic Gardens as well as a large group of people

Hagley Park

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 showing surfing, surf and a sandy beach

New Brighton Beach

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

Things to do

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

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

P6,445
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Waipara Wine Experience for 2 or more, inc tastings and lunch
Mount Cook Day Tour from Queenstown

Mount Cook Day Tour from Queenstown

P9,065
per adult
Mount Cook Day Tour from Queenstown
From Christchurch: Arthur's Pass Guided Day Trip with Lunch

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

P6,445
per adult
From Christchurch: Arthur's Pass Guided Day Trip with Lunch
Lake Tekapo

Mount Cook, Lake Tekapo and Tasman Glacier Tour from Christchurch

P7,912
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Mount Cook, Lake Tekapo and Tasman Glacier Tour from Christchurch
Mount Cook Day tour from Christchurch

Mount Cook Day tour from Christchurch to Queenstown

P12,469
per adult
Mount Cook Day tour from Christchurch to Queenstown
From Christchurch: Arthur's Pass and Tranzalpine Day Tour

From Christchurch: Arthur's Pass and Tranzalpine Day Tour

P14,504
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
From Christchurch: Arthur's Pass and Tranzalpine Day Tour
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Top hotels in Riccarton

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 P4,955 per night from 11 May to 12 May
P4,955
P5,698 total
includes taxes & fees
May 11 - May 12
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! (1,001 reviews)
"This is a great place to stay in Christchurch near the botanical gardens and a lovely walk to the city center. I wish we could have taken advantage of the included breakfast on our last day but our flights were changed and we had to depart before it opened. Friendly staff and wonderful warm cookies. ..."

Reviewed on Apr 6, 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 P3,262 per night from 27 Apr to 28 Apr
P3,262
P3,751 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 27 - Apr 28
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! (358 reviews)
"The studio with king bed was very spacious and quiet, and well equipped….i have stayed in the one bedroom apartment before which was on the street side and was noisy at night time but the studio was on the other side and was very quiet and had a nice outlook to the garden area….would stay again"

Reviewed on Apr 7, 2025

Carnmore Hagley Park
Parkview On Hagley
Parkview On Hagley
4 out of 5
1 Riccarton Road, Christchurch
The price is P3,163 per night from 7 May to 8 May
P3,163
P3,638 total
includes taxes & fees
May 7 - May 8
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! (850 reviews)
"Loved the room"

Reviewed on Apr 17, 2025

Parkview On Hagley
The Towers on the Park
The Towers on the Park
4.5 out of 5
7 Kilmarnock Street, Riccarton, Christchurch
The price is P3,486 per night from 28 Apr to 29 Apr
P3,486
P4,008 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 28 - Apr 29
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! (884 reviews)
"Perfect spot, easy access. Looking a bit tired, could do with some refurb. Our go to place when visiting Christchurch."

Reviewed on Apr 18, 2025

The Towers on the Park
Golden Star Motel
Golden Star Motel
3.5 out of 5
128 Clarence St, Riccarton, Christchurch
The price is P5,272 per night from 24 Apr to 25 Apr
P5,272
P6,063 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 24 - Apr 25
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! (327 reviews)
Decent motel at a good price.
"Standard clean and decent motel at a good price. Only downside was reception being shut when we arrived in the later evening in pouring rain."

Reviewed on Apr 10, 2025

Golden Star Motel
Golden Hotel
Golden Hotel
3.5 out of 5
229 Riccarton Rd, Christchurch, Canterbury
The price is P4,393 per night from 26 Apr to 27 Apr
P4,393
P5,053 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 26 - Apr 27
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! (368 reviews)
"Good place for an overnight in ChCh. Very clean and the staf was accomodating."

Reviewed on Apr 6, 2025

Golden Hotel
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Other neighbourhoods around Riccarton

Visiting this farmers market in Riccarton Bush, just outside of the center of Christchurch is a wonderful way to sample the areas foods and mix with locals.

Fendalton

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

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Upper Riccarton

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
Great place to stay in Christchurch. It's a 20 minute walk to the center of town, but there's a dairy, some take aways and bars nearby. It's clean and comfy. I had a great stay!

Addington

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

Addington
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Ilam

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

Merivale is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Merivale Mall or Papanui Road.

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

Christchurch City Centre

Christchurch City Centre is a destination visitors seek out for is abundant dining options, interesting museums, and colorful gardens. You might want to check out attractions like Christchurch Art Gallery or Bridge of Remembrance while you're exploring the neighborhood.

Christchurch City Centre

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