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

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

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

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
Sumner Beach showing rocky 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
New Brighton Beach which includes surf, surfing and a 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

Activities

TranzAlpine Train

TranzAlpine Train, Arthur's Pass and Castle Hill Day Trip

AU$383
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
TranzAlpine Train, Arthur's Pass and Castle Hill Day Trip
Lake Tekapo

Mount Cook, Lake Tekapo and Tasman Glacier Tour from Christchurch

AU$225
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Mount Cook, Lake Tekapo and Tasman Glacier Tour from Christchurch
Christchurch Gondola and Tram City Tour Combo

Christchurch Gondola and Tram City Tour Combo

AU$69
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Christchurch Gondola and Tram City Tour Combo
From Christchurch: Arthur's Pass and Tranzalpine Day Tour

Arthur's Pass Day Tour From Christchurch with TranzAlpine

AU$396
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Arthur's Pass Day Tour From Christchurch with TranzAlpine
Sun is out at Mt Cook

Mt Cook Day Tour From Christchurch via Lake Tekapo (Small Group)

AU$269
per adult
Mt Cook Day Tour From Christchurch via Lake Tekapo (Small Group)
From Christchurch: Akaroa Day Tour with Optional Cruise

From Christchurch: Akaroa Day Tour with Optional Cruise

AU$171
per adult
From Christchurch: Akaroa Day Tour with Optional Cruise
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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$190 per night from 23 Sept to 24 Sept
AU$190
23 Sept - 24 Sept
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! (1,000 reviews)
"Nice room & bathroom all in good condition- a nice traditional hotel with good accommodations"

Reviewed on 3 Sept 2025

Chateau on the Park - Christchurch, a DoubleTree by Hilton
Parkview On Hagley

Parkview On Hagley

4 out of 5
1 Riccarton Road, Christchurch
The price is AU$89 per night from 5 Oct to 6 Oct
AU$89
5 Oct - 6 Oct
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! (881 reviews)
"Friendly staff. Very clean and a great location."

Reviewed on 10 Sept 2025

Parkview On Hagley
Golden Star Motel

Golden Star Motel

3.5 out of 5
128 Clarence St, Riccarton, Christchurch
The price is AU$134 per night from 23 Sept to 24 Sept
AU$134
23 Sept - 24 Sept
includes taxes & fees
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! (343 reviews)
Great stay
"Lovely, so clean and super comfortable beds. Nice kitchenette, safe and close to catching train."

Reviewed on 16 Sept 2025

Golden Star Motel
The Towers on the Park

The Towers on the Park

4.5 out of 5
7 Kilmarnock Street, Riccarton, Christchurch
The price is AU$108 per night from 21 Sept to 22 Sept
AU$108
21 Sept - 22 Sept
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! (922 reviews)
"Great convenient clean helpful"

Reviewed on 10 Sept 2025

The Towers on the Park
Carnmore Hagley Park

Carnmore Hagley Park

4 out of 5
22 Riccarton Road, Christchurch
The price is AU$120 per night from 5 Oct to 6 Oct
AU$120
5 Oct - 6 Oct
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! (408 reviews)
"We really enjoyed stay here with our young family. Facilities were clean and tidy and very warm"

Reviewed on 28 Aug 2025

Carnmore Hagley Park
Tower Junction Motor Lodge

Tower Junction Motor Lodge

4 out of 5
112 Blenheim Rd, Riccarton, Christchurch
The price is AU$131 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
AU$131
27 Sept - 28 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly motel in Christchurch. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (566 reviews)
"Very friendly and helpful staff, everything very clean, overall highly recommend staying here!"

Reviewed on 16 Sept 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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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 which includes 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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