Riccarton House & Bush

Sun: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Mon - Fri: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Sat: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

16 Kahu Road, Riccarton, Canterbury 8041 New Zealand

Open Now

Thu 10a-4p

Independent
Outdoor
Seating

“Riccarton House and Bush / Pūtaringamotu is a unique New Zealand heritage site consisting of two historic buildings, flanked by beautiful open parkland and ornate gardens, bordered by Ōtākaro / Avon River and set against extensive native bush forest featuring kahikatea trees up to 600 years old.”

This tranquil 12 hectare reserve is located just 3.5 km from Christchurch city centre. Feel free to explore the house grounds and bush at your leisure. Viewing of the inside of the house is by guided tour only and these operate daily.

Step back into history and experience a world of Victorian and Edwardian splendour offering you a glimpse of days gone by.

Riccarton House is a grand Victorian/Edwardian homestead built in three stages – 1856, 1874 and 1900 – for Canterbury’s pioneering Deans family. The house is fully restored and is decorated and furnished in appropriate period style.

Surrounded by lawns, mature trees, gardens and native bush, and bordered by the River Avon, the House enjoys the elegant setting of a bygone era.