Upper Riccarton

Christchurch

Popular places to visit

Lyttelton Harbour showing a marina, mountains and a bay or harbor

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 featuring rugged 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 showing surf, a beach and surfing

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
Christchurch which includes street scenes

Cathedral Square

You can learn about the history of Christchurch when you stop by Cathedral Square. Visit the cathedral in this walkable area, or simply enjoy its restaurants.

Cathedral Square
Visiting this farmers market in Riccarton Bush, just outside of the center of Christchurch is a wonderful way to sample the areas foods and mix with locals.

Riccarton Road

During your visit to Christchurch, you can do some window-shopping at Riccarton Road. While in this walkable area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

Riccarton Road

Things to do

Mount Cook Day Tour from Queenstown

Mount Cook Day Tour from Queenstown

￥17,545
per adult
Mount Cook Day Tour from Queenstown
TranzAlpine Train

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

￥37,282
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
TranzAlpine Train, Arthur's Pass and Castle Hill Day Trip
Ōpuke Thermal Pools: Adults-Only Entry with Swim Up Bar

Ōpuke Thermal Pools: Adults-Only Entry with Swim Up Bar

￥5,877
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Ōpuke Thermal Pools: Adults-Only Entry with Swim Up Bar
Christchurch Gondola and Tram City Tour Combo

Christchurch Gondola and Tram City Tour Combo

￥6,755
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Christchurch Gondola and Tram City Tour Combo
Lake Tekapo

Mount Cook, Lake Tekapo and Tasman Glacier Tour from Christchurch

￥21,931
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Mount Cook, Lake Tekapo and Tasman Glacier Tour from Christchurch
Sun is out at Mt Cook

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

￥26,229
per adult
Mt Cook Day Tour From Christchurch via Lake Tekapo (Small Group)
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Upper Riccarton Hotel Deals

298 Westside Motor Lodge

298 Westside Motor Lodge

4.5 out of 5
298 Riccarton Road, Upper Riccarton, Christchurch
The price is ￥12,114 per night from Oct 27 to Oct 28
￥12,114
￥13,931 total
Oct 27 - Oct 28
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star eco-certified motel in Christchurch. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (372 reviews)
"Enjoyed my stay for 5 nights. Nice and quiet"

Reviewed on Sep 20, 2025

298 Westside Motor Lodge
Apollo Motel Christchurch

Apollo Motel Christchurch

3 out of 5
288 Riccarton Road, Riccarton, Christchurch
The price is ￥9,527 per night from Oct 3 to Oct 4
￥9,527
￥10,956 total
Oct 3 - Oct 4
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star eco-certified motel in Christchurch. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Hagley Park and Bush Inn ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (419 reviews)
"Shops near by"

Reviewed on Sep 1, 2025

Apollo Motel Christchurch
Alpha Motel Christchurch

Alpha Motel Christchurch

4 out of 5
338 Blenheim Road, Christchurch
The price is ￥11,845 per night from Oct 1 to Oct 2
￥11,845
￥13,622 total
Oct 1 - Oct 2
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Christchurch. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (285 reviews)
"Very close to where we needed to be. Quiet even when being on the main road. Sam was very helpful. Will stay again"

Reviewed on May 26, 2025

Alpha Motel Christchurch
BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch

BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch

3.5 out of 5
165 Cashel Street, Christchurch
The price is ￥6,685 per night from Oct 6 to Oct 7
￥6,685
￥7,688 total
Oct 6 - Oct 7
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star eco-certified hotel in Christchurch. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,004 reviews)
"Great location we used the Hereford car parking building to park our rental car which was organised through the hotel. We enjoyed their buffet breakfast. We also had dinner their one night the person on duty was very personable and friendly he makes a very good gin and tonic 😁 staff at the hotel ..."

Reviewed on Sep 24, 2025

BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch
Novotel Christchurch Airport

Novotel Christchurch Airport

4.5 out of 5
30 Durey Road, Christchurch Airport, Christchurch, NZ
The price is ￥23,408 per night from Oct 19 to Oct 20
￥23,408
￥26,919 total
Oct 19 - Oct 20
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Christchurch. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,016 reviews)
"Lovely room, friendly team"

Reviewed on Sep 25, 2025

Novotel Christchurch Airport
Sudima Christchurch City

Sudima Christchurch City

5 out of 5
47-49 Salisbury Street, Christchurch, Canterbury
The price is ￥21,060 per night from Oct 26 to Oct 27
￥21,060
￥24,219 total
Oct 26 - Oct 27
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Christchurch. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (467 reviews)
Sudima Christchurch
"Clean comfortable beds in a modern hotel. We enjoyed Sudima hotels around NZ."

Reviewed on Sep 16, 2025

Sudima Christchurch City
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Other neighborhoods around Upper Riccarton

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Ilam

4/5(4 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
Mona Vale which includes a park

Riccarton

4.5/5(73 area reviews)

A noteworthy feature of Riccarton is its popular shops. While you're in town, be sure to stop and check out Westfield Riccarton Mall and Riccarton Road.

Riccarton
Visiting this farmers market in Riccarton Bush, just outside of the center of Christchurch is a wonderful way to sample the areas foods and mix with locals.

Fendalton

5/5(1 area review)

Travelers like the historic sites in Fendalton, and Riccarton House is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Fendalton
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Burnside

4.5/5(84 area reviews)

Burnside is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Jellie Park Recreation and Sport Centre or Russley Golf Club.

Burnside
Great place to stay in Christchurch. It's a 20 minute walk to the center of town, but there's a dairy, some take aways and bars nearby. It's clean and comfy. I had a great stay!

Addington

4.5/5(12 area reviews)

Unique features of Addington include the theaters and live music. Make a stop by Apollo Projects Stadium or Addington Raceway while you're exploring the area.

Addington
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Merivale

4.5/5(19 area reviews)

Merivale is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Merivale Mall or Papanui Road.

Merivale

Upper Riccarton