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Riccarton House & Bush

367 Reviews

#10 of 211 things to do in Christchurch

Nature & Parks, Sights & Landmarks, Historic Sites

16 Kahu Road, Christchurch 8041, New Zealand

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4.5 367 reviews

Excellent63%
Very good31%
Average4%
Poor1%
Terrible1%

Travellers talk about

“farmers market”(39 reviews)

“guided tour of the house”(9 reviews)

“old homestead”(6 reviews)

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Riccarton House & Bush is a unique New Zealand heritage site consisting of two historic buildings, flanked by beautiful open parkland and ornate gardens, bordered by the River Avon and set against extensive native bush forest featuring Kahikatea...more

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16 Kahu Road, Christchurch 8041, New Zealand

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+64 27 544 0462

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1 - 10 of 344 reviews

NorthDevonJon

Barnstaple, United Kingdom

8721

Reviewed 1 week ago

Amazing dense bush (native forest) close to Riccarton Road, good food

An unexpected walk through dense bush only three blocks from busy Riccarton Road, quiet enough to hear local birds and watch fantails swooping near you to catch the insects disturbed as you walk, with tui and bell birds in the trees. Great cakes and coffee...More

Date of experience: November 2018

Thank NorthDevonJon

Many thanks for your comments. It is a very special place. We would love to see Tuis come back to this side of town but they haven't quite made it yet..

BrendaG296

Auckland, New Zealand

5115

Reviewed 1 week ago

Grand old homestead

We went to Visit but only saw the rooms the cafe is in, but there is the original cottage behind it & photos & the history of Riccarton house are displayed there. The bush walk was peaceful & the rose garden was lovely. There is...More

Date of experience: November 2018

Thank BrendaG296

Andy B

Winchester, United Kingdom

174

Reviewed 2 weeks ago

A detour and a surprise

We were travelling to Christchurch for one night and the weather was relatively poor. My wife was investigating activities en route and discovered Riccarton House. We had lunch there and then joined their guided tour. It was thoroughly informative and entertaining. A great way to...More

Date of experience: November 2018

Thank Andy B

Many thanks for your comments. We are glad you enjoyed your visit despite the weather. We WILL see summenr soon.

Rishikesh_Pravasi

Mumbai, India

18684

Reviewed 2 weeks ago

What a Market

We went on a Sunday when market is set-up , which makes whole place come alive. The nature walk within is an experience the way it has been preserved is worth praising

Date of experience: November 2018

Thank Rishikesh_Pravasi

Many thanks. The Market, the Tours, the Bush, the Grounds and of course the Cafe. We have a little bit of somehting for everyone.

Maria C

Washington, New Jersey

14241

Reviewed 3 weeks ago

Beautiful

Loved listing this location. The grounds and the house are nicely kept and the restoration is lovely. We attended a performance : Te Puna Ora Story-Teller- Margaret Copland. If you can do this do not miss it! FABULOUS!

Date of experience: October 2018

Thank Maria C

Thank you for your feedback.

Hannah M

101

Reviewed 3 weeks ago via mobile

Escape the modern world

We had a lovely afternoon at Riccarton House. The tour guide was very knowledgeable and enthusiastic. Very interesting and set in a lovely garden.

Date of experience: October 2018

Thank Hannah M

milliesmum2016

Christchurch, New Zealand

41995

Reviewed 3 weeks ago

Beautiful restoration

Hadn't been here in the house for a long time but yesterday we went for a birthday lunch party. The house is beautifully restored and every weekday at 2pm they offer a guided tour. We all enjoyed our lunches, although I think that there were...More

Date of experience: November 2018

Thank milliesmum2016

Many thanks for your comments which I have passed on to our Chef. Thank you for taking the time.

Y8808JGdavidt

Christchurch, New Zealand

1036388

Reviewed 4 weeks ago via mobile

Magnificent

What a beautiful old mansion, right in the centre of town with lovely native bush and a freshwater stream boundary.

Date of experience: November 2018

Thank Y8808JGdavidt

It is a rather special place.

Dionoh

Christchurch, New Zealand

Reviewed 4 weeks ago via mobile

Coffee and cake

Stopped here to visit the Riccarton Bush. while here decided to call into the cafe and get the kids some fries and have a coffee. Service was good with friendly staff and great location. Will be going back again for lunch next time.

Date of experience: November 2018

Thank Dionoh

The lunch menu is rather good. Well worth a visit.

tracyabs

Markfield, United Kingdom

9642

Reviewed 4 weeks ago

A pleasant surprise

The history of the house is really quite interesting and the bush walk is really enjoyable - not a long walk at all but lovely trees and lots of birds to see such as Fantails. The Saturday market is lovely, especially on a sunny day....More

Date of experience: November 2018

Thank tracyabs

We also have daily tours of the house as well as a cafe with yumm food. Come and visit again.

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