Title: Upper Riccarton Travel Guide: Best of Upper Riccarton, Christchurch Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Upper Riccarton](https://expedia.co.uk/Upper-Riccarton-Christchurch-Hotels.0-n3000664916-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to Christchurch](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Christchurch.d179996.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Christchurch](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Christchurch.d179996.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Upper Riccarton Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Upper-Riccarton.d3000664916.Car-Hire-Guide)[Upper Riccarton Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Upper-Riccarton.d3000664916.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Upper Riccarton Travel Guide ## Christchurch ![Tree Lined Path in Hagley Park, Christchurch, New Zealand](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000664916/fd3f289e-16d1-4773-85ac-3d652ca5f029.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Tree Lined Path in Hagley Park, Christchurch, New Zealand](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000664916/fd3f289e-16d1-4773-85ac-3d652ca5f029.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Upper Riccarton Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Christchurch travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Christchurch.dx179996) --- ### Popular places to visit ![Lyttelton Harbour showing a marina, a bay or harbour and mountains](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6112944/27933b41-e797-4d75-936d-f59672d8d27f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Lyttelton Harbour Enjoy cafés, markets and boat trips at this scenic European port town, steeped in history and bordered by volcanic hills. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Lyttelton-Harbour-Lyttelton.d6112944.Attraction) ![Sumner Beach which includes rocky coastline](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6112932/a9456c8b-2486-4015-b91d-76a3bf02bf93.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Sumner-Beach-Sumner.d6112932.Attraction) ![New Brighton Beach which includes a sandy beach, surf and surfing](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6112934/add8feb6-81b6-4e88-93e9-77c0568f2517.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/New-Brighton-Beach-New-Brighton.d6112934.Attraction) ![Christchurch, New Zealand, Hagley Park, the Rose Garden in early spring.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6112898/26035946-f050-4ca5-b5c9-802afe9c8286.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hagley-Park-Christchurch-City-Centre.d6112898.Attraction) ![The Observatory in the Arts Centre - Christchurch - New Zealand](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6112896/b76ae8b4-2125-401b-967d-d3b49bb3072a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### University of Canterbury Enjoy the student vibe when you visit University of Canterbury during your trip to Christchurch. Visit the shops and charming cafes in this walkable area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/University-Of-Canterbury-Christchurch.d6112896.Attraction) ![NZ, Christchurch. Cathedral Square.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248627679322070/1f3324b5-8add-49c0-8ab6-71f5900e83f5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Cathedral-Square-Christchurch.d553248627679322070.Attraction) ### Things to do ![Christchurch: Gondola Ride](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4766307/4a0a309c-e5a2-40f0-bea4-1d42cc00cdda.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Christchurch: Gondola Ride £18 per adult **94%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/christchurch-gondola-ride.a4766307.activity-details) ![Christchurch Gondola and Tram City Tour Combo](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4591394/ab6990e1-23df-4086-a40d-9d0f39f84413.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Christchurch Gondola and Tram City Tour Combo £33 per adult **92%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/christchurch-gondola-and-tram-city-tour-combo.a4591394.activity-details) ![Arthurs Pass Day Trip From Christchurch via Castle Hill](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46895885/bcab6611-7810-444c-a797-42ee5eadb498.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Arthur’s Pass Day Tour From Christchurch via Castle Hill £96 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/arthurs-pass-day-tour-from-christchurch-via-castle-hill.a46895885.activity-details) ![Lord of the Rings - Journey to Edoras Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1307122/19c59e42-f73d-467b-bd12-96feaaf31bef.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Lord of the Rings, Journey to Edoras Day Tour from Christchurch £139 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/lord-of-the-rings.a1307122.activity-details) ![Christchurch: Hop-On Hop-Off Tour by Vintage Tram](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4752279/96dc279e-64cb-4ecc-83bc-6e3c9650e740.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Christchurch: Hop-On Hop-Off Tour by Vintage Tram £17 per adult **96%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/christchurch-hop-on-hop-off-tour-by-vintage-tram.a4752279.activity-details) ![Christchurch Tram City Tour & Punting Combo](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4549629/2253c15f-fe9f-4852-bd1f-0bda3be052ea.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Christchurch Tram City Tour & Punting Combo £35 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/christchurch-tram-city-tour-punting-combo.a4549629.activity-details) [See all activities in Christchurch](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Christchurch.d179996.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Top hotels in Upper Riccarton ![Apollo Motel Christchurch](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1090000/1084200/1084179/82ee47ac_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Apollo Motel Christchurch 288 Riccarton Road Christchurch £56 1 Mar - 2 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly motel in Christchurch. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Bush Inn Centre and Riccarton ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (427 reviews) Great service Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=01%2F03%2F2026&endDate=02%2F03%2F2026&selected=1084179&PinnedHotelID=1084179&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3000664916) ![BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/11000000/10160000/10153700/10153686/30273335_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch 165 Cashel Street Christchurch £41 1 Mar - 2 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Christchurch. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ... 8.2/10 Very Good! (1,003 reviews) Everything was great Except the restroom was very smelly Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=01%2F03%2F2026&endDate=02%2F03%2F2026&selected=10153686&PinnedHotelID=10153686&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3000664916) ![Novotel Christchurch Airport](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18260000/18258200/18258191/fa910380_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Novotel Christchurch Airport 30 Durey Road Christchurch NZ £155 8 Mar - 9 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this luxury hotel in Christchurch. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,048 reviews) The experience here was excellent. My flight was extremely tragic and lots of issue and the staff were sympathetic and willing to help out so much. Check in and out process was seamless. The room was clean Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=08%2F03%2F2026&endDate=09%2F03%2F2026&selected=18258191&PinnedHotelID=18258191&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3000664916) ![LyLo Christchurch](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15620000/15616500/15616452/e5109f58_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### LyLo Christchurch 5 Peter Leeming Road Christchurch £85 2 Mar - 3 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this hostel in Christchurch. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ... 8.2/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews) Always a pleasant stay. Staff are very helpful. Kept clean and tidy. Reviewed on 25 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=02%2F03%2F2026&endDate=03%2F03%2F2026&selected=15616452&PinnedHotelID=15616452&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3000664916) ![Wyndham Garden Christchurch Kilmore Street](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/67000000/66930000/66926700/66926604/a053091d_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Wyndham Garden Christchurch Kilmore Street 64 Kilmore St Christchurch Canterbury £121 1 Mar - 2 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Christchurch. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (400 reviews) Clean room, friendly staff and nice location Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=01%2F03%2F2026&endDate=02%2F03%2F2026&selected=66926604&PinnedHotelID=66926604&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3000664916) ![Bealey Quarter](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32950000/32947200/32947186/2730b43c_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Bealey Quarter 247 Bealey Ave Christchurch £47 3 Mar - 4 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly motel in Christchurch. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (467 reviews) Staff was good. Room was clean but basic. Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=03%2F03%2F2026&endDate=04%2F03%2F2026&selected=32947186&PinnedHotelID=32947186&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3000664916) [See all 1,430 properties in Upper Riccarton](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=10%2F02%2F2026&endDate=11%2F02%2F2026®ionId=3000664916) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ## Check Upper Riccarton hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=3000664916&startDate=2026-02-09&endDate=2026-02-10)[9 Feb - 10 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=3000664916&startDate=2026-02-09&endDate=2026-02-10) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=3000664916&startDate=2026-02-10&endDate=2026-02-11)[10 Feb - 11 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=3000664916&startDate=2026-02-10&endDate=2026-02-11) [This weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=3000664916&startDate=13%2F02%2F2026&endDate=15%2F02%2F2026)[13 Feb - 15 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=3000664916&startDate=13%2F02%2F2026&endDate=15%2F02%2F2026) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=3000664916&startDate=20%2F02%2F2026&endDate=22%2F02%2F2026)[20 Feb - 22 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=3000664916&startDate=20%2F02%2F2026&endDate=22%2F02%2F2026) --- ### Other neighbourhoods around Upper Riccarton ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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 Riccarton Road. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Christchurch-Ilam.dx3000664930) ![Mona Vale which includes a park](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6112920/9f779165-35ce-4a00-97fc-452981efc580.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Riccarton 4.5/5(28 area reviews) Riccarton is beloved for its popular shops. Take some time to explore sights in the area like Westfield Riccarton Mall and Riccarton Road. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Christchurch-Riccarton.dx6052813) ![Mona Vale showing flowers](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6112920/d35cad3b-b3bf-42d4-b7f3-d3866a8b08f0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Fendalton Travellers like the historical sites in Fendalton, and Mona Vale is a top attraction you might want to visit. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Christchurch-Fendalton.dx6003638) ![The Avon River in downtown Christchurch, New Zealand, with vibrant autumn foliage on poplar trees which line the riverbank.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6048107/8b303a1e-327d-48f9-a43d-7e7830384f94.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Burnside 4.5/5(26 area reviews) Travellers come to Burnside for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Jellie Park Recreation and Sport Centre and Russley Golf Club while you're in town. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Christchurch-Burnside.dx6048107) ![Beautiful panoramic view of Lyttelton Port and Harbour from the Christchurch Gondola Station at the top of the Port Hills, Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6048106/1043f4bc-4243-4c1d-bf60-bbe12bb62534.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Addington 4/5(5 area reviews) 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Christchurch-Addington.dx6048106) ![New Zealand Air Force Museum, located in Christchurch](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/828/d1d37a2c-b233-4b5d-b132-b302934ca412.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Hornby The museums and shopping are a few reasons travellers visit Hornby. Though there aren't many top sights in the neighbourhood, you can visit Air Force Museum of New Zealand and Riccarton Park, a few notable attractions nearby. 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