Riccarton Market and Riccarton Bush

From Top Above: Riccarton Market; Riccarton Bush predator fence; inside Riccarton Bush

There are many farmer's markets in the Christchurch area.  One of our favorites (outside of the one in Lincoln) is the one at Riccarton House in Christchurch.  It has grown even in the three years we have frequented it.  The best part is that it is located at one of the few remnant bush areas left in the Canterbury region.  Riccarton Bush occupies about 1.4 hectares just west of Hagley Park and is protected by a predator fence.  Old native trees, native plants, and native birds are found here.