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

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
Full Day Arthurs Pass Tour with Tranzalpine Train in New Zealand

Arthur’s Pass Day Tour From Christchurch With TranzAlpine

AU$386
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Arthur’s Pass Day Tour From Christchurch With TranzAlpine
Lord of the Rings - Journey to Edoras Tour

Lord of the Rings, Journey to Edoras Day Tour from Christchurch

AU$285
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Lord of the Rings, Journey to Edoras Day Tour from Christchurch
Christchurch: Gondola Ride

Christchurch: Gondola Ride

AU$37
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Christchurch: Gondola Ride
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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$209 per night from 25 Oct to 26 Oct
AU$209
25 Oct - 26 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! (1,008 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$127 per night from 27 Oct to 28 Oct
AU$127
27 Oct - 28 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! (416 reviews)
"Great parking. Friendly staff. The room was great. Very clean."

Reviewed on 13 Oct 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$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! (927 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
Golden Star Motel

Golden Star Motel

3.5 out of 5
128 Clarence St, Riccarton, Christchurch
The price is AU$145 per night from 27 Oct to 28 Oct
AU$145
27 Oct - 28 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
175 Metropolitan Executive Motel on Riccarton

175 Metropolitan Executive Motel on Riccarton

4 out of 5
175 Riccarton Road, Christchurch
The price is AU$134 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
AU$134
2 Nov - 3 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star motel in Christchurch. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Hagley Park and Riccarton Road are located ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (564 reviews)
"This hotel was very centrally located and had specious rooms. The Riccarton Mall was within walking distance and had many stores, restaurants and even a grocery store. The hotel room had a kitchen and it was easy to cook meals."

Reviewed on 2 Aug 2025

175 Metropolitan Executive Motel on Riccarton
Tower Junction Motor Lodge

Tower Junction Motor Lodge

4 out of 5
112 Blenheim Rd, Riccarton, Christchurch
The price is AU$110 per night from 28 Oct to 29 Oct
AU$110
28 Oct - 29 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! (568 reviews)
"This was a great stay for our group. We utilised their airport transfer service, they were prompt and proactive with phone contact to arrange pickup and our room was open and ready when we arrived at the accommodation. Room was clean and had everything for our needs. Staff were friendly and super ..."

Reviewed on 11 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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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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