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Christchurch

Shopping in Christchurch

  1. A

    Untouched World

    At the Arts Centre, Untouched World has quality NZ-made clothing. Clothes may be made of ‘mountainsilk’ (machine-washable fine merino wool) or ‘merinomink’ (a blend of merino wool and possum fur).

    reviewed

  2. B

    Mountain Designs

    Closed until further notice.

    For camping gear, hiking boots and outdoor equipment, head to Mountain Designs near the intersection of Colombo and Lichfield Sts.

    reviewed

  3. C

    Ballantynes

    A venerable Christchurch department store selling men’s and women’s fashions, cosmetics, travel goods and speciality NZ gifts. Ballantynes was one of the first stores to reopen in the CBD following the earthquakes.

    reviewed

  4. Canterbury Car Fair

    Check out the weekly Canterbury Car Fair held at Addington Raceway for vehicles offered for sale.

    reviewed

  5. D

    Backpackers Car Market

    You could check out Backpackers Car Market for vehicles offered for sale.

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  6. E

    Snowgum

    Closed until further notice.

    For camping gear, hiking boots and outdoor equipment, head to Snowgum.

    reviewed

  7. F

    REAL Aotearoa

    Closed until further notice.

    Eclectic Kiwi design from pottery to glassware.

    reviewed

  8. G

    Scorpio Books

    Closed until further notice.

    Travel, history and Maori culture.

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  10. I

    Arts Centre Bookshop

    Closed until further notice.

    Excellent NZ-oriented titles.

    reviewed

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  12. J

    Smith’s Bookshop

    Closed until further notice.

    Second hand book nirvana.

    reviewed

  13. K

    Whitcoulls

    Closed until further notice.

    Bookshop.

    reviewed

  14. L

    Westfield Riccarton Mall

    To the west of central Christchurch, this mega mall has a huge selection of fashion, homeware and entertainment outlets. There's a cinema multiplex and the surrounding area around Riccarton Rd also has many shops. Catch a bus from platform C at Christchurch's Central Bus Station

    reviewed

  15. M

    Sunday Artisan Market

    This Sunday morning market in the leafy grounds of Riccarton House combines local arts and crafts vendors with gourmet food stalls and live music and entertainment.

    reviewed

  16. N

    Re:START Mall

    Opened in late October 2011, this colourful labyrinth of shops based in shipping containers was the first retail activity in the Christchurch CBD after the February 2011 earthquake. With a couple of decent cafes, and including two iconic Christchurch stores – Scorpio Books and Johnson's Grocers – it's a pleasant place to stroll. Visit Hapa for a good selection of design and crafts from local artists.

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