Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Shopping
City Centre
MALL
Re:START Mall
(
www.restart.org.nz
; Cashel Mall; 10am-5pm; )
This colourful labyrinth of shops based in ship-
ping containers was the first retail activity in the Christchurch CBD after the earthquakes.
With a couple of decent cafes and a good selection of stores, it's a pleasant place to stroll.
Note that Re:START is only intended to be temporary, so it may disappear at any time.
Ballantynes
MAP
DEPARTMENT STORE
GOOGLE MAP
(
www.ballantynes.com
;
cnr Colombo & Cashel Sts; 9am-5pm)
A venerable Christchurch department
store selling men's and women's fashions, cosmetics, travel goods and specialty NZ gifts.
Fashionistas should check out the Contemporary Lounge upstairs.
New Regent St
MAP
MALL
GOOGLE MAP
(
www.newregentstreet.co.nz
)
A forerunner to the modern mall, this pretty little stretch of pastel
Spanish Mission-style shops was described as NZ's most beautiful street when it was
completed in 1932. Fully restored post-earthquake, it's once again a pleasant place to
stroll and peruse the tiny galleries, gift shops and cafes.
Suburbs
The Tannery
MAP
SHOPPING CENTRE
(
www.thetannery.co.nz
;
3 Garlands Rd, Woolston; 10am-5.30pm Mon-Sat, to 4pm Sun)
In a city mourning
the loss of its heritage, this post-earthquake conversion of a Victorian tannery couldn't be
more welcome. The 19th-century industrial buildings have been zhooshed up with period-
style tiles, wrought iron and stained glass, and filled with boutique stores selling
everything from books to fashion to surfboards. Bored partners of frenzied shoppers can
