# The VR Room, Riccarton

The VR Room is an attraction at 110 Riccarton Road, Riccarton, Christchurch, inside the Riccarton commercial centre.

[Directions](<https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=The%20VR%20Room%2C%20110%20Riccarton%20Road%2C%20Riccarton%2C%20Christchurch>) · [Google Maps](<https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=The%20VR%20Room%2C%20110%20Riccarton%20Road%2C%20Riccarton%2C%20Christchurch>)

**Unconfirmed lead.** Listed only in the council’s Find Christchurch directory, a snapshot from about March 2024. No other source confirms it still trades, check before you go. The directory’s number for it: 027 535 6150.

## About, in one paragraph

Getting there, the nearest bus stop (Westfield Riccarton, route 3, route 5, route 80) is 59 m away; a cycle lane passes within 86 m. The address’s own page keeps 6 council reports on file. Only the council’s 2024 directory lists it, no other source confirms it still trades, so check before you go.

_Summary written by the site from the public record, sources below._

## What the record holds

- **Address:** 110 Riccarton Road, Riccarton _(Find Christchurch, 2024)_
- **Kind:** Attractions _(Find Christchurch, 2024)_
- **Phone:** 027 535 6150 _(Find Christchurch, 2024)_
- **Website:** http://www.thevrroom.co.nz/, unreachable when last read _(Find Christchurch, 2024)_
- **Email:** contact@thevrroom.co.nz _(Find Christchurch, 2024)_

## In its own listing

New Zealand's first Virtual Reality Gaming Lounge is now open in the heart of Riccarton. Head along to experience fully immersive virtual reality. With HTC Vives powered by top of the line gaming computers, you will enjoy the full potential of what Virtual Reality has to offer. Open Wednesday - Friday, 3pm until late, Saturday & Sunday 10am until late (usually midnight)

_Source: Find Christchurch, 2024._

## The ground it stands on

_Facts about the spot, not the business, from the council and ECan layers._

- **District Plan zone:** Town centre zone _(District Plan)_
- **Commercial centre:** Riccarton, district centre _(District Plan)_
- **Address record:** [110 Riccarton Road](https://www.chch.live/riccarton/110-riccarton-road), 6 reports on file

## What stood on Riccarton Road

[1900, Riccarton Road, Christchurch](https://www.canterburystories.nz/collections/photohunt/2014/ccl-cs-28533)

_From Canterbury Stories. This photograph names the street, not this business. The street page pairs it with a Street View pose verified outside ANZ, 2025-02._ [The street’s then and now](https://www.chch.live/street/riccarton/riccarton-road#s-then)


## The reports nearby
1,671 reports pinned within 250 m of the point, a pin is where a reporter stood, not a claim about the place.
- [General Request](https://www.chch.live/report/9034285), [123 Riccarton Rd, Canterbury, Christchurch 8041, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/riccarton/123-riccarton-road)
- [Graffiti on a traffic light pole or cabinet, or wa](https://www.chch.live/report/9022633), [112 Riccarton Rd, Canterbury, Christchurch 8041, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/riccarton/112-riccarton-road)
- [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9000750), [130 Riccarton Rd, Canterbury, Christchurch 8041, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/riccarton/130-riccarton-road)
- [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9000726), [122 Riccarton Rd, Canterbury, Christchurch 8041, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/riccarton/122-riccarton-road)
- [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9000687), [119 Riccarton Rd, Canterbury, Christchurch 8041, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/riccarton/119-riccarton-road)
- [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/8992474), [132 Riccarton Rd, Canterbury, Christchurch 8041, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/riccarton/132-riccarton-road)
- [Pavement - Damaged](https://www.chch.live/report/8981447), [91 Riccarton Rd, Canterbury, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/riccarton/91-riccarton-road)
- [Water General](https://www.chch.live/report/8965835), [122 Riccarton Rd, Canterbury, Christchurch 8041, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/riccarton/122-riccarton-road)
- [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/8959159), [114B Riccarton Road, Riccarton, Christchurch 8041, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/riccarton/114b-riccarton-road)
- [Graffiti on a traffic light pole or cabinet, or wa](https://www.chch.live/report/8957969), [129 Riccarton Road, Riccarton, Christchurch 8041, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/riccarton/129-riccarton-road)
- [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/8957948), [124 Riccarton Road, Riccarton, Christchurch 8041, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/riccarton/124-riccarton-road)
- [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/8957109), [114B Riccarton Road, Riccarton, Christchurch 8041, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/riccarton/114b-riccarton-road)
## Getting there

- Bus stop, Westfield Riccarton, 59 m (routes 3, 5, 80, 86, 100, 120, 130, 140, Oa) _(ECan bus stops)_
- Bus stop, Westfield Riccarton, 204 m (routes 3, 5, 80, 86, 100, 120, 130, 140, Oc) _(ECan bus stops)_
- Bus stop, Clarence St near Peverel St, 245 m (routes 120, Oc) _(ECan bus stops)_
- Cycle lane, 86 m _(Council cycleway layer)_
- [Riccarton Road](https://www.chch.live/street/riccarton/riccarton-road), the street’s own record
- [Directions on Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=The%20VR%20Room%2C%20110%20Riccarton%20Road%2C%20Riccarton%2C%20Christchurch)
- [Street View](https://www.google.com/maps?q&layer=c&cbll=-43.529535221480025,172.60017433552656)

## Nearby

- [Pathway Dental](https://www.chch.live/business/pathway-dental-riccarton), Dentists, 11 m
- [Host Restaurant and Karaoke Bar](https://www.chch.live/business/host-restaurant-and-karaoke-bar-riccarton), Restaurants, 13 m
- [ASB Bank](https://www.chch.live/business/asb-bank-riccarton-2), Banks, 14 m
- [Hibachi](https://www.chch.live/business/hibachi-riccarton), Restaurants, 15 m
- [Prince of Persia](https://www.chch.live/business/prince-of-persia-riccarton), Restaurants, 22 m
- [Music Planet](https://www.chch.live/business/music-planet-riccarton), Musical Instrument, 24 m
- [Clarence Reserve](https://www.chch.live/park/1027-clarence-reserve), park, 289 m
- [Riccarton Bush](https://www.chch.live/park/1543-riccarton-bush), park, 352 m
- [Picton Reserve](https://www.chch.live/park/1007-picton-reserve), park, 436 m

_Source: [Environment Canterbury’s Canterbury Maps Parks layer](https://gis.ecan.govt.nz/arcgis/rest/services/Public/Canterbury_Maps/MapServer/26), refreshed 2026-10-10. Distances are straight-line from the business pin, not walking routes._
- [Riccarton Service Centre](https://www.chch.live/facility/service-centre-13), Service centre, 206 m

## The nearest other attractions

- [Riccarton Bush](https://www.chch.live/business/riccarton-bush-fendalton), Fendalton, 343 m
- [Coastal Pacific Train](https://www.chch.live/business/coastal-pacific-train-addington), Addington, 1.3 km
- [TranzAlpine](https://www.chch.live/business/tranzalpine-addington), Addington, 1.3 km
- [Botanic Gardens Tour](https://www.chch.live/business/botanic-gardens-tour-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 1.7 km
- [The Albert Edward Oak](https://www.chch.live/business/the-albert-edward-oak-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 1.8 km
- [Ninja Valley](https://www.chch.live/business/ninja-valley-upper-riccarton), Upper Riccarton, 2.0 km
- [Mega Air Trampoline Arena](https://www.chch.live/business/mega-air-trampoline-arena-upper-riccarton), Upper Riccarton, 2.1 km
- [Christchurch Running Tours](https://www.chch.live/business/christchurch-running-tours-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 2.1 km
- [Every one in Riccarton](https://www.chch.live/businesses/attraction#in-riccarton)

## Also in Riccarton

- [Dumplings "2 Dollar Rice" on Riccarton](https://www.chch.live/business/dumplings-2-dollar-rice-on-riccarton), Fast food, 33 m
- [Ancient Lanzhou](https://www.chch.live/business/ancient-lanzhou-riccarton), Restaurants, 34 m
- [Wucha Christchurch](https://www.chch.live/business/wucha-christchurch-riccarton), Restaurants, 36 m
- [Sal's Authentic NY Pizzeria - Riccarton](https://www.chch.live/business/sal-s-authentic-ny-pizzeria-riccarton), Fast food, 39 m
- [SoYo](https://www.chch.live/business/soyo-riccarton), Restaurants, 39 m
- [Velvet Burger](https://www.chch.live/business/velvet-burger-riccarton), Restaurants, 41 m
- [Fuji Hong Kong Hot Pot](https://www.chch.live/business/fuji-hong-kong-hot-pot-riccarton), Restaurants, 42 m
- [Arin Sushi & Dumplings](https://www.chch.live/business/arin-sushi-dumplings-riccarton), Fast food, 45 m
- [Cuzina](https://www.chch.live/business/cuzina-riccarton), Restaurants, 51 m
- [Park Ranger](https://www.chch.live/business/park-ranger-riccarton), Cafés, 53 m
- [Every kind of business in Riccarton](https://www.chch.live/riccarton#s-biz)

## Doors

- [What stood on this ground](https://www.chch.live/before?lat=-43.529535221480025&lon=172.60017433552656)
- [On the map](https://www.chch.live/map#-43.529535221480025,172.60017433552656,17)
- [Documents that name it](https://www.chch.live/documents?q=The%20VR%20Room)
- [Riccarton](https://www.chch.live/riccarton), the suburb


## Questions, answered briefly

**What is The VR Room?**

An attraction in Riccarton, Christchurch.

**Where is The VR Room?**

110 Riccarton Road, Riccarton, on [Riccarton Road](https://www.chch.live/street/riccarton/riccarton-road). [On the map →](https://www.chch.live/map#-43.529535221480025,172.60017433552656,17)

**Is The VR Room still trading?**

Listed only in the council’s Find Christchurch directory, a snapshot from about March 2024. No other source confirms it still trades, check before you go.

**How do you contact The VR Room?**

phone [027 535 6150](tel:0275356150) (Find Christchurch, 2024), its [website](http://www.thevrroom.co.nz/) (Find Christchurch, 2024), email [contact@thevrroom.co.nz](mailto:contact@thevrroom.co.nz) (Find Christchurch, 2024).

**What other attractions are near The VR Room?**

[Riccarton Bush](https://www.chch.live/business/riccarton-bush-fendalton) (343 m), [Coastal Pacific Train](https://www.chch.live/business/coastal-pacific-train-addington) (1.3 km), [TranzAlpine](https://www.chch.live/business/tranzalpine-addington) (1.3 km), [every one in the city](https://www.chch.live/businesses/attraction).

**What’s near The VR Room?**

[the address’s own record](https://www.chch.live/riccarton/110-riccarton-road) holds 6 reports; 6 other premises within a short walk, nearest [Pathway Dental](https://www.chch.live/business/pathway-dental-riccarton) (11 m); the Westfield Riccarton bus stop is 59 m away: routes 3, 5, 80, 86, 100, 120, 130, 140, Oa; a cycle lane passes within 86 m; nearest park: [Clarence Reserve](https://www.chch.live/park/1027-clarence-reserve) (289 m).

**What stood where The VR Room is, before?**

[The heritage-register places nearest the pin →](https://www.chch.live/before?lat=-43.529535221480025&lon=172.60017433552656)

## Sources

- Find Christchurch, the council’s business directory, a snapshot last touched about March 2024 (CC BY 4.0)
- Christchurch District Plan layers, zones, commercial centres and scheduled heritage items, from the council’s open data (CC BY 4.0)
- Environment Canterbury’s Metro stop record, distances measured here from the pin
- Christchurch City Council’s cycleway layer, lanes, separated paths and the named Major Cycle Routes (CC BY 4.0)
- Record assembled 2026-10-20

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