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Riccarton House & Bush
16 Kahu Road, Christchurch 8041, New Zealand
Open today: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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“Great history!”
I highly recommend this tour if you enjoy history and/or historic homes. I knew nothing about the... read more
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Nice Saturday morning at the park
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Date of experience: April 2019
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mim313
Christchurch, New Zealand
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A group of 15 booked in for a tour of Riccarton House. What an interesting place, beautiful old building with lots of history about some of the first settlers, and their amazing journey to a new country on the other side of the world. Their forethought in saving part of the natural bush that covered their land. So future generations can wander through Dean's Bush and enjoy the tranquillity and bird life today right in the middle of a busy shopping area in Riccarton Christchurch.
Date of experience: May 2019
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Shona W, Manager at Riccarton House & Bush, responded to this reviewResponded May 14, 2019
We are so pleased you had a good time. We think it is a pretty special plave.
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MartinaTGC
Christchurch, New Zealand
1938
The Saturday Farmer's Market is held at the Riccarton Bush every Saturday from 9am till noon. You can grab cheap -and delicious- eats, homemade soup, Italian pastries, a cup of Chai, veggies, burgers and so on! The setting of the market is quite beautiful, just next to an old and big Victorian House...definitely worth it.
Date of experience: May 2019
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michellegaskell42
Melbourne, Australia
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If you like heritage homes, Riccarton is a stunning example. Beautifully curated, it is as if the family have just popped out to let you have a look at the house. Our guide, 82 year old John, was knowledgeable, interesting and full of fantastic anecdotes. The demonstration of kitchen equipment was a first! I would highly recommend this on a trip to Christchurch.
Date of experience: April 2019
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geebass
Christchurch, New Zealand
7220
Saturday mornings you can find a good selection of fresh fruit, vegetables and a variety of food stalls, from coffee to flash porridge. Not cheap, but a very pleasant setting (obviously weather-dependant).
Date of experience: February 2019
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Dr Benjamin P
Whangarei, New Zealand
589516
This is a a local place for friends who live close by and is a real gem where they frequently have lunch. It was once a grand house and now, with the original little pioneer house restored, its setting on the Avon, the park-like grounds and the native bush reserve, it is really a magical setting on 12 hectares. It is hard to imagine the centre of the city is barely 3.5 km away. The bush is original and has some large, Kahikatea trees at least 600 years old. It is a remnant of a flood-plain forest, which has been around some 3000 years so, truly an amazing site within the city limits.
The cafe/restaurant serves seasonal food and is really good, healthy and interesting and perfect with a local wine!
The house has beautiful wooden panelling and has stepped wonderfully and elegantly into its role as a place to have lunch, coffee and even functions. Well worth a visit for many reasons.
Date of experience: April 2019
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