Canterbury, New Zealand · Oceania
Upper Riccarton sits on the route in New Zealand.
Upper Riccarton is a town located in Canterbury, New Zealand. With a population of 7,990, it is an important destination in Oceania.
On a road trip, Upper Riccarton sits in New Zealand, where you drive on the left. It's in the Pacific/Auckland time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Upper Riccarton to your route.
Upper Riccarton is a suburb of Christchurch. It is due west of Riccarton.
Upper Riccarton is made up of residential, retail and education areas. It includes a major intersection known as "Church Corner" (the intersection of Riccarton, Main South and Yaldhurst Roads), as well as the Bush Inn Shopping Centre andRead more
multiple schools.
A local landmark is St Peter's Church. The original wooden church, consecrated in 1858, was built by Isaac Luck. The later stone church was built between 1876 and 1929, with Benjamin Mountfort the architect for the initial work, but Cecil Wood undertaken most of the architectural design. The old Māori name for Upper Riccarton is Rakipaoa.
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Upper Riccarton is located in Canterbury, New Zealand, Oceania. The coordinates are -43.5283 latitude, 172.5701 longitude.
Upper Riccarton has a population of approximately 7,990 people, making it a town in New Zealand.
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