# Riccarton House and Bush

Christchurch, New Zealand

Riccarton House is the grand Victorian and Edwardian home of the pioneering Deans family, built in stages from 1856. Beside it stands Riccarton Bush, a rare surviving remnant of ancient kahikatea forest. Both passed to public ownership in 1947 and now welcome visitors.

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Coordinates: -43.52658, 172.59783

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