Riccarton Travel Guide
Christchurch
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
Lyttelton Harbour
Enjoy cafés, markets and boat trips at this scenic European port town, steeped in history and bordered by volcanic hills.
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.
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.
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.
Things to do
Christchurch Gondola and Tram City Tour Combo
Mount Cook, Lake Tekapo and Tasman Glacier Tour from Christchurch
Arthur’s Pass Day Tour From Christchurch With TranzAlpine
Arthur’s Pass Day Tour From Christchurch via Castle Hill
Christchurch: Hop-On Hop-Off Tour by Vintage Tram
Lord of the Rings, Journey to Edoras Day Tour from Christchurch
Top hotels in Riccarton
Chateau on the Park - Christchurch, a DoubleTree by Hilton
The room was very clean. The staff were lovely and most helpful. The food in the restaurant was excellent. We would certainly stay there again.
Reviewed on 2 Nov 2025
Carnmore Hagley Park
It would have been better if the room had proper cooking facility.
Reviewed on 17 Oct 2025
Golden Star Motel
Clean room, nice staff, door blind was broken, and didn't feel too private was my only complaint. Small point too, prefer android tv with apps to watch streaming tv. Otherwise, the Hotel was very good.
Reviewed on 2 Nov 2025
The Towers on the Park
My only complaint, and it might be my incompetence was that the TV turned on at 5am every morning and I couldn’t figure out how to stop it from doing that. Otherwise staff were nice, hotel in a good location overlooking Hagley Park.
Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025
175 Metropolitan Executive Motel on Riccarton
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
Riccarton Motor Lodge
ALL GREAT 😀
Reviewed on 13 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Riccarton
Fendalton
Travellers like the historical sites in Fendalton, and Riccarton House is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Addington
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.
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.
Merivale
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.
Christchurch City Centre
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.
Saint Albans
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.
