Christchurch and Canterbury
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1. Ballantynes
Established in 1854 as New Zealand's first department store, Ballantynes is an institution in the South Island. Far from allowing its traditions to slow it down, it has morphed into a world-class shopping experience with some of the best New Zealand and international designer brand names all under one roof. Allow plenty of time to browse the racks and shelves, where you will find everything from the latest trends, from designer concept-store items to New Zealand gifts and wine, to the very best crystal and china. When you need a break there are two cafés and a wine bar. They also have a store at the departure lounge of Christchurch Airport, where you can pick up your purchases and take advantage of tax-exempt shopping.
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2. Scorpio Bookshop
This independent bookstore started in the early 1970s and has gathered a cult following over the years. The shop stocks a wide range of fiction, cooking, and history books as well as design studies, philosophy tomes, and travelogues. It's a great place to spend a few hours browsing.
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3. ANZ Centre
This retail precinct in the lower levels of a big bank building offers standout local designer brands, including Macpac, Partridge Jewellers, Superette, Glassons, Hallensteins Brothers, the North Face, Platypus, and Merchant. There's also a Mecca Maxima cosmetics store and an ANZ bank, along with eight levels of parking.
Junction of Colombo, High, and Cashel Sts., Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand -
4. Barker's
For foodie treats, stop by Barker's to try fruit chutneys, fruit syrups, sauces, spreads, and tasty jams. They do good gift boxes, and they ship overseas, too.
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5. de Spa Chocolatier
FerrymeadThe delicious sweets at de Spa Chocolatier's pair Belgian chocolate with Kiwi ingredients and fruit fillings (among other delectable things). Here you can watch the chocolatiers at work through a glass-walled kitchen, and they conduct factory tours. They also make a special line of sugar-free chocolate. The factory and showroom are on the way to Ferrymead Heritage Park and Sumner.
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6. Dunsandel Store
DunsandelIf you've left Christchurch a bit late for breakfast, about 30 minutes south in the Selwyn district, stop at the Dunsandel Store. It's a fascinating mix of local store, deli, and café with excellent food. The cabinets are stuffed with tasty sandwiches and baked goods. They have a good range of breakfasts and all-day treats made from mostly local and organic produce. There are tables indoors and out, surrounded by a courtyard full of fruit trees and vegetables.
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7. Kathmandu
This store in Cashel Mall sells a colorful range of outdoor clothing, backpacks, accessories, and tents. This chain is found throughout New Zealand and has particularly good markdowns at sale times. It has several stores throughout the city and a clearance outlet at 119 Riccarton Road.
Cnr Cashel and Colombo Sts., Christchurch, Canterbury, 8011, New Zealand03-943-7846 -
8. Louk NZ Clothing
Stop off at Louk NZ Clothing for a big range of designer merino wear and cool outdoor gear, for both males and females. They also have the biggest Swazi range (another hip outdoor label) on the South Island, as well as the most extensive range of socks you'll find anywhere. They're in the old post office on the main street.
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9. Macpac
Founded in Christchurch in 1973, Macpac sells good-quality outdoor (and merino) clothing, backpacks, accessories, sleeping bags, and tents. The store is now found at locations across New Zealand, with four outlets in Christchurch including the central city flagship store. It also frequently has great sale prices, but if you're not here at the right time, you can hunt for a bargain in its biggest clearance area---upstairs at Tower Junction off Mandeville Street, Riccarton.
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10. The Colombo
A new take on a neighborhood mall, this haven for food and fashion fans includes a stylish mix of designer clothes, eats, and gifts along with an arthouse cinema. Shops to spend time browsing include Bolt of Cloth for homewares, Annah Stretton for designer frocks, and the Beer Library, which has the region's largest craft beer selection. It's located just outside the central city, in Sydenham.
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11. The Crossing
Dubbed Christchurch's new retail heart, the Crossing is an artfully designed precinct boasting top international and local brands. Walking through the outdoor courtyards and laneways lined with impressive contemporary sculptures, you will find designer clothes and shoes, along with a florist, cafés, beauty salons, a bakery, and even a gourmet supermarket.
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12. The Tannery
It is one of those unlikely projects that would probably never have gotten off the ground in Christchurch before the earthquakes: turning an old former industrial tannery on the banks of the Heathcote River into a Victorian shopping mall. Not only that but the developer had each brick removed, cleaned, then put back once the buildings were reinforced. The Tannery's now an interesting place to head, with quirky shops, fashion, deluxe cinemas, and a fabulous cake shop and deli. Try Mitchelli's Cafe Rinato for tasty food in a friendly atmosphere or The Brewery for craft beers and superb wood-fired pizza.
3 Garlands Rd., Christchurch, Canterbury, 8023, New Zealand -
13. The Tin Shed
Looking more like a shearing shed than a store, The Tin Shed is exactly that. Surrounded by farmland and animals, it is an authentic piece of rural New Zealand architecture being put to good use. Inside is a selection of lifestyle and handmade clothing. There's a good range of merino and possum-fur knits and shawls, knitwear, thermals, oilskins, sheepskin footwear, and locally produced skin-care items. This is a great spot to stock up with gifts before leaving the country, and they can arrange shipping. Watch the turn-in off the main road as traffic moves fast here.
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14. Untouched World
BurnsideNew Zealand's leading sustainable lifestyle fashion brand was established in Christchurch and has a real designer edge. The stylish lifestyle clothing is easy on the Earth too, with signature fabrics including organic cotton, Ecopossum (a mixture of possum fur and merino wool), and Mountainsilk (silky-fine machine-washable organic merino). Their flagship store has a licensed café, Untouched World Kitchen, serving fresh food, organic and free range when possible, in its native garden environment.
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