Riccarton House and Bush
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Forget all the modern 'stuff' in Christchurch - there is a historic gem waiting to be discovered. It's not just the grand old house but also the history of the Deans family that captivates the visitor. Guided tours of the house are available at 2pm every day except Saturday. The well trained guides tell the story of the Deans family and how it all began and take the visitor through the lovingly restored and furnished rooms of the house. The highlight for me was Jane Deans' room - a relatively small room where she lived from 1856 until her death in 1911. The visitor can see the leather kidd gloves John Deans gave her when he left Scotland for New Zealand. Jane waited for him for 9 years until he finally asked for her hand in marriage. She kept these gloves all her live...
Marina SteinkeMarina Steinke
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Riccarton Bush gives You the adventure feeling of a jungle tour, an extraordinary expierience when You think You are in the middle of a city... I highly recommend a guided tour through the Riccarton House. It is done by John Hoskin. He was born in 1937 (!) and is such an honorous person who combines fantastic knowledges with a brilliant sense of humor, so that is an absolut pleasure to follow his words and get part of the journy to the past and learn about the historic and familiary background. In combination with the friendly cafe with the good tasting offers we had a perfect day. Thank You very much.
Reinhard BangertReinhard Bangert
10
The forest at Riccarton Bush is a hidden paradise. I embarked on a 1.5km walk through its winding paths, and the experience was otherworldly. Surrounded by native New Zealand trees, it felt like I was exploring an untouched wilderness. The serene beauty of this forest was truly enchanting, and I half-expected to see Tarzan swing through the trees. A must-visit for nature lovers and adventurers! 🌿🌳🏡 Look up and around you and you will find a lot of birds 🦅 mainly pigeons. #RiccartonHouseandBush #DeansCottage #NatureAdventure
M HoogerheideM Hoogerheide
10
A real hidden gem in the middle of Christchurch. The Bush is beautiful to walk around and has multiple seats to stop along the way and listen to the birds and smell the fresh smells of native NZ plants. The longer route is 900m but you can take your time. The site shows some colonial history of the area with the historical house and deans house which adds interest to the site. The carpark is fairly small and was busy on a weekday morning, parking may be difficult at more popular times.
A RehmanA Rehman
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We visited Riccarton House bird sanctury with our three young grandchildren. The sanctuary is nestled at the back of the main house and makes for a fun walk in the bush (in the heart of the city). There were lots of informative signs, the track was easily navigated and we even seen some birds. There were lots of interesting trees and even some seats to rest. Riccarton House itself is beautiful, with food and drink on offer for those that wish to stay for refreshments.
kapewhairangikapewhairangi
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Stunning! Great restoration work, it really takes you back to it's original time. Really gives you the feeling of travelling through the eras with each addition of the house showing beautiful characteristics of it's time. The giude does an amasing job at going through the history of the house and the family from the start to the end. Could not recommend this place more! Bonus: there a small bush of native trees just outside the house, perfect quick walk.
Cristina BCristina B
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Address
16 Kahu Road, Fendalton, Christchurch 8041, New Zealand
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+64 3 341 1018
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riccartonhouse.co.nz
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attractions: Westfield Riccarton, PAK'nSAVE Riccarton, Hoyts Riccarton, Mona Vale Garden Park, Timezone Riccarton, Christchurch Farmers' Market, Kosco, Noel Leeming Riccarton, JB Hi-Fi Riccarton, SoYo Riccarton, restaurants: Drexel's Breakfast Restaurant, Dux Dine, McDonald's Riccarton, Joyful Restaurant, Hello Vietnam Restaurant, Lone Star Riccarton, Rogues Cafe, Restaurant & Bar, Ancestral Restaurant at 35 Riccarton Road, Korea House (한국관), The Coffee Club Riccarton
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