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
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
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

Lake Tekapo

Mount Cook, Lake Tekapo and Tasman Glacier Tour from Christchurch

AU$219
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Mount Cook, Lake Tekapo and Tasman Glacier Tour from Christchurch
Christchurch: Hop-On Hop-Off Tour by Vintage Tram

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

AU$35
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Christchurch: Hop-On Hop-Off Tour by Vintage Tram
Christchurch Gondola and Tram City Tour Combo

Christchurch Gondola and Tram City Tour Combo

AU$67
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Christchurch Gondola and Tram City Tour Combo
Christchurch: Gondola Ride

Christchurch: Gondola Ride

AU$37
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Christchurch: Gondola Ride
Christchurch: Orana Wildlife Park Admission

Christchurch: Orana Wildlife Park Admission

AU$35
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Christchurch: Orana Wildlife Park Admission
From Christchurch: Arthur's Pass Guided Day Trip with Lunch

Arthur’s Pass Day Tour From Christchurch via Castle Hill

AU$174
per adult
Arthur’s Pass Day Tour From Christchurch via Castle Hill
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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$216 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
AU$216
26 Oct - 27 Oct
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! (1,006 reviews)
"The room is clean. Walk 1.2 km to the nearly shopping centre or cafe. The hotel provides buffets breakfast only. The in-room service system didn’t work either. Love the welcome cookies. The Asian staff is particularly nice and very helpful."

Reviewed on 8 Oct 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$123 per night from 19 Oct to 20 Oct
AU$123
19 Oct - 20 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! (413 reviews)
"Clean rooms and the friendliness of the staff was unbeatable"

Reviewed on 5 Oct 2025

Carnmore Hagley Park
Golden Star Motel

Golden Star Motel

3.5 out of 5
128 Clarence St, Riccarton, Christchurch
The price is AU$135 per night from 20 Oct to 21 Oct
AU$135
20 Oct - 21 Oct
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! (351 reviews)
"Pleasant stay"

Reviewed on 8 Oct 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$111 per night from 27 Oct to 28 Oct
AU$111
27 Oct - 28 Oct
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! (925 reviews)
"Straight across from the park which is greqt for running, walking, reading... Beautiful greenary throught. Reception staff was lovely, bed was very comfortable. Room was very clean and a good size. Great value for money."

Reviewed on 29 Sept 2025

The Towers on the Park
Parkview On Hagley

Parkview On Hagley

4 out of 5
1 Riccarton Road, Christchurch
The price is AU$105 per night from 27 Oct to 28 Oct
AU$105
27 Oct - 28 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! (885 reviews)
"Excellent room"

Reviewed on 5 Oct 2025

Parkview On Hagley
Tower Junction Motor Lodge

Tower Junction Motor Lodge

4 out of 5
112 Blenheim Rd, Riccarton, Christchurch
The price is AU$156 per night from 24 Oct to 25 Oct
AU$156
24 Oct - 25 Oct
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! (567 reviews)
"Very spacious, lots of seating. Ants were on the bench and in the bathroom. Also the Indian food smell was very strong. Especially after being closed up an in the morning. Not pleasant 😕"

Reviewed on 9 Oct 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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Spreydon

Spreydon might not have many top sights, but Wolfbrook Arena and Apollo Projects Stadium are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Spreydon

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