Guided Heritage Tours

Guided heritage tours of Riccarton House operate every day at 2pm (except Saturday). Experience the pioneering family story of dreams, love and promises...

Our tour entwines the Deans family story, from its origins in lowland Scotland, to the triumphs and tragedy in New Zealand, with a guided experience of over 20 rooms throughout Riccarton House.
Rooms as diverse as the Victorian dining room, nursery, coal cellar, Edwardian bedrooms, attic and Jane Deans 1856 bedroom are visited. All are fully restored and decorated and furnished in period style.
Many original family items, ranging from china, furniture, brogue shoes and a violin are on display. Our tour offers something for everyone and we confidently guarantee that you will enjoy the experience.

Times and Pricing

• Every day at 2pm except Saturday
• Allow up to 90 minutes
• Adults $15
• Senior (over 65) $13
• Children (under 17) $6
• Family $35 (2 adults plus 2 or more children)

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Education Programmes for Schools

We offer education programmes for schools as part of the "Learning Experience Outside the Classroom" approved by the Ministry of Education. The programmes are a joint venture with the Canterbury Museum, Education Unit, who acts as the co-ordinator and booking agent. A teachers' resource kit is available.
Tours of both the Bush and the House are available. For enquiries and bookings please contact the Museum:-
03 3665 000 ext 817

Private Tours

We also offer private tours for pre-booked groups at times to suit. We can host clubs, societies, corporate and family and social groups, etc.
An evening candlelit tour is a special experience. Morning/afternoon teas, lunch or cocktail food and beverage can be built into a tour package.
Please contact us for further information and bookings.