Riccarton Heritage and History
Riccarton is a suburb of Christchurch City, located west of Hagley Park and the CBD. Riccarton attractions include Riccarton House and Bush, Riccarton Park and the Westfield Riccarton mall. more
Riccarton enjoys a rich cultural heritage and has many historical places and sites. Explore the history and heritage attractions of Riccarton and learn about the natural and cultural events of the past.
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RICCARTON BUSH & DEANS COTTAGE - Christchurch
RICCARTON BUSH & DEANS COTTAGE - Christchurch
Mobile-friendly - Stroll for 10 minutes to a tranquil grove of tall kahikatea trees at the heart of this ancient native forest, in the heart of Christchurch city. Guided eco tours are available for groups of 10 or more visitors. Visit the colonial cottage built by pioneering Scottish brothers, William and John Deans, in 1843: the oldest building on the Canterbury Plains.
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RICCARTON HOUSE & BUSH TOURS - Christchurch
RICCARTON HOUSE & BUSH TOURS - Christchurch
Mobile-friendly - Join a guided tour through a world of Victorian and Edwardian splendour, offering you a glimpse of days gone by around every corner. This grand homestead, begun in 1856, was the home of Canterbury's pioneering Deans family for 91 years. Take a stroll through the last surviving remnant of ancient kahikatea forest that once covered the Canterbury Plains.
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