Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
slink off for a drink in The Brewery or Gustav's (
Click here
)
. Alice in Videoland is plan-
ning to open two cinemas here.
Westfield Riccarton
MAP
(
www.westfield.co.nz
;
Riccarton Rd, Riccarton; 9am-6pm Sat-Wed, to 9pm Thu & Fri)
Since the earth-
quakes, shopping in Christchurch has largely been focused on the city's suburban malls.
The most convenient for visitors is this megamall, west of the city centre. As well as a
huge selection of fashion, homeware and entertainment outlets, there's a cinema multi-
plex, a supermarket and 22 food outlets.
MALL
Sunday Artisan Market
MAP
MARKET
(16 Kahu Rd, Riccarton; 11am-2pm Sun)
Held in the leafy grounds of Riccarton House, this
small market combines local arts-and-crafts vendors with gourmet food stalls and live mu-
sic.
Information
MEDIA
Cityscape
(
www.cityscape-christchurch.co.nz
)
Quarterly entertainment and events magazine avail-
able in inner-city cafes and retailers. Check the website for updates on new openings
around town.
The Press
(
www.stuff.co.nz/the-press
/)
Christchurch's newspaper, published Monday to Saturday.
Friday's edition has entertainment listings.
MEDICAL SERVICES
03-365 7777;
www.24hoursurgery.co.nz
; cnr Bealey Ave & Colombo St)
No appointment
24 Hour Surgery
(
necessary.
Christchurch Hospital
( 03-364 0640, emergency dept 03-364 0270;
www.cdhb.govt.nz
;
2 Riccarton Ave)
Has a
24-hour emergency department.
Urgent Pharmacy
(
03-366 4439; cnr Bealey Ave & Colombo St;
6-11pm Mon-Fri, 9am-11pm Sat & Sun)
Located beside the 24 Hour Surgery.
TOURIST INFORMATION
Airport i-SITE
(
03-353 7774;
www.christchurchnz.com
;
7.30am-7pm)
