Things to Do in Riccarton, Christchurch

Riccarton is located west of the city center and is separated from it by Hagley Park. The area has a mix of residential and commercial spaces, with Riccarton Mall providing shopping options and local eateries.

Westfield RiccartonShopping Mall
Drexel's Breakfast RestaurantBreakfast
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Top things to do in Riccarton

Westfield Riccarton
★ 4.3 · 12.2k
Shopping Mall
The South Island's oldest (1965) and largest (55,000 m2) mall. 200 stores, including Briscoes, Farmers, Hoyts cinemas, Kmart and Pak'nSave.
Mon–Wed
9 AM – 6 PM
Thu–Fri
9 AM – 9 PM
Sat
9 AM – 6 PM
Sun
10 AM – 6 PM
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Manna Christian Stores
★ 4.6 · 146
Bookstore
A Christian store in Canterbury offering Bibles, Christian literature, and gifts for spiritual growth and fellowship.
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Where to eat & drink in Riccarton

Drexel's Breakfast Restaurant
★ 4.5 · 2.6k
Breakfast· NZ$20–30
A bustling restaurant known for its American-style breakfast, offering dishes like pancakes, waffles, omelettes, and hash browns.
Mon–Fri
6:30 AM – 2 PM
Sat
7 AM – 2 PM
Sun
7 AM – 2 PM
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Burger Station - Christchurch
★ 4.8 · 2.2k
Burgers· NZ$20–30
Mon–Tue
11 AM – 12 AM
Wed–Thu
11 AM – 2 AM
Fri
9 AM – 3 AM
Sat
9 AM – 3 AM
Sun
9 AM – 12 AM
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Volstead Trading Company
★ 4.6 · 652
Bar· NZ$10–30
Mon
Closed
Tue–Thu
4 PM – 9 PM
Fri
2 PM – 10 PM
Sat
2 PM – 10 PM
Sun
2 PM – 8 PM
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Jamaica Blue
★ 4.6 · 803
Café & Bakery· NZ$10–30
Mon–Wed
8 AM – 6 PM
Thu–Fri
8 AM – 9 PM
Sat
8 AM – 6 PM
Sun
8 AM – 6 PM
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Game Over Christchurch
★ 4.6 · 616
Bar
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Bites and Beans
★ 4.9 · 339
Restaurant· NZ$10–20
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Box Café
★ 4.8 · 199
Café & Bakery· NZ$10–20
Mon–Fri
6:30 AM – 3 PM
Sat
Closed
Sun
Closed
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Ceylon Kitchen
★ 4.8 · 443
Sri Lankan· NZ$20–30
Mon
Closed
Tue–Fri
11 AM – 2:30 PM, 4:30 PM – 9 PM
Sat
11 AM – 2:30 PM, 4:30 PM – 9 PM
Sun
Closed
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Park Ranger
★ 4.5 · 750
Café & Bakery· NZ$20–30
A cafe in Riccarton offering coffee, all-day brunch, and fresh cabinet food.
Mon–Thu
7 AM – 2:30 PM
Fri
8 AM – 2:30 PM
Sat
8 AM – 2:30 PM
Sun
8 AM – 2:30 PM
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Crispy Chicken
★ 4.9 · 238
Chicken· NZ$10–20
Mon–Thu
12 PM – 8 PM
Fri
12 PM – 8:30 PM
Sat
12 PM – 8:30 PM
Sun
4:30 PM – 8:30 PM
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HIBACHI Restaurant
★ 4.8 · 344
Japanese
Mon–Tue
5 PM – 9:30 PM
Wed–Fri
11:30 AM – 2 PM, 5 PM – 9:30 PM
Sat
11:30 AM – 2 PM, 5 PM – 9:30 PM
Sun
11:30 AM – 2 PM, 5 PM – 9:30 PM
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The Diversity Restaurant
★ 4.7 · 528
Asian· NZ$20–30
Mon–Wed
10 AM – 2 PM, 4:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Thu–Fri
10 AM – 2 PM, 4:30 PM – 9 PM
Sat
10 AM – 2:30 PM, 4:30 PM – 8 PM
Sun
10 AM – 2:30 PM, 4:30 PM – 8 PM
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Thai Orchid Restaurant
★ 4.5 · 1.3k
Thai· NZ$30–40
Mon–Thu
11:30 AM – 2:30 PM, 5 PM – 9:30 PM
Fri
11:30 AM – 2:30 PM, 5 PM – 10 PM
Sat
11:30 AM – 2:30 PM, 5 PM – 10 PM
Sun
11:30 AM – 2:30 PM, 5 PM – 9:30 PM
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Hello Vietnam Restaurant
★ 4.5 · 1.1k
Vietnamese· NZ$20–30
Unfussy sit-down eatery dishing up pho, vermicelli noodle bowls & other traditional Vietnamese fare.
Mon
11:30 AM – 2:30 PM, 5 PM – 9:30 PM
Tue
5 PM – 9:30 PM
Wed–Fri
11:30 AM – 2:30 PM, 5 PM – 9:30 PM
Sat
11:30 AM – 2:30 PM, 5 PM – 9:30 PM
Sun
11:30 AM – 2:30 PM, 5 PM – 9:30 PM
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