Walk through history in the middle of Christchurch

Riccarton House and Pūtaringamotu Bush in Christchurch, New Zealand, is a unique heritage site encompassing historic buildings, parkland, gardens, and an ancient podocarp forest with kahikatea trees up to 600 years old.

Our Fundraising Goal (Stage One)
$1,200,000
00
Funded
$750,000
Raised

Ecological Enhancement

Committed to preserving the bush

Guided Bush Walks

Learn from our expert tour guides

Step Into History

A historical masterpiece

Connection with nature in the heart of Christchurch

We need your help to protect, conserve and enhance Pūtaringamotu Riccarton Bush.

Your visit to Riccarton House

Come and visit Riccarton House & Bush, located only 3.5 kilometres from Christchurch City Centre.

Riccarton House

Take a guided tour of Riccarton House and see an interpretation of a house and family built in 1881.

Riccarton Bush

This ancient forest, accessible to the public free of charge during daylight hours, invites visitors to immerse themselves in the natural beauty.

Deans Cottage

Visit the historic Deans Cottage, constructed in 1843 by Samuel Manson for the pioneering Scottish settlers, William, and John Deans.

What our visitors say

We've had hundreds of Kiwi's and travellers from further abroad visit Riccarton House & Bush.

What Our Past Clients Say - Wellbeing X Webflow Template

Riccarton House has a cafe and function rooms. With lovely outlook. Always a pleasant place to visit with cycle/walking trail through the garden. Then you can cycle to the Canterbury university on more cycle routes. There is also a protected forest walk.

Janet

Christchurch
What Our Past Clients Say - Wellbeing X Webflow Template

Beautiful place with a calming atmosphere. Would have no idea you are in a big city once you are on the walking track. Very well maintained track for all ages. The markets on Sat morning are a big must! Fresh veges, flowers, breads, meat and many more plus a good number of hot food options

Loz

Christchurch
What Our Past Clients Say - Wellbeing X Webflow Template

I highly recommend a guided tour through the Riccarton House. It is done by John Hoskin. He was born in 1937 and is such a great person who combines fantastic knowledges with a brilliant sense of humour, so that is an absolute pleasure to follow his words and get part of the journey to the past and learn about the historic and familiarly background.

Reinhard

Christchurch

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