Westfield Riccarton

Christchurch


The most convenient of the city's suburban megamalls, Westfield houses the usual selection of chain stores. There's also a cinema, supermarket and stacks of food outlets.


Lonely Planet's must-see attractions

Nearby Christchurch attractions

1. Riccarton House & Bush

0.31 MILES

Historic Riccarton House (1856) sits proudly amid 12 hectares of pretty parkland and forest beside the Avon River. The grounds host the popular…

2. Botanic Gardens

1.36 MILES

Strolling through these 30 blissful riverside hectares of arboreal and floral splendour is a consummate Christchurch experience. Gorgeous at any time of…

3. Hagley Park

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Wrapped around the Botanic Gardens, Hagley Park is Christchurch's biggest green space, stretching for 165 hectares. Riccarton Ave splits it in two, while…

4. Canterbury Museum

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5. Central Art Gallery

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6. Rutherford's Den

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8. Arts Centre

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