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Christchurch

Christchurch (Māori: Ōtautahi) is the largest city in the South Island of New Zealand, and the second most-populous urban area in the country. As well as having the most attractions of any place in the South Island, it's the major international entry point for visiting the rest of the island. It is on the east coast of the South Island, and is the centre of the Canterbury region.

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    Ashe Gallery

    Ashe Art & Design

    A boutique art gallery and design store showcasing contemporary New Zealand art, homeware, and unique gifts. They also offer interior design services and feature works from local New Zealand artists.

    Mon-Fri 10AM-5PM, Sat 10AM-3PM

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    Ballantynes

    This major upmarket department store has been through its fair share of disasters – as well as the earthquakes of the 2010s, in 1947 the store was gutted by the deadliest fire in New Zealand history, with 41 deaths.

    Mon–Fri 9AM–5:30PM, Sat 9AM–5PM, Sun 10AM–5PM

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    Christchurch Farmers' Market

    Meet the growers, farmers, brewers and other artisan producers. A lively affair in the grounds of Riccarton House.

    Sat 9AM–noon

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    New Regent Street

    A beautiful street of terraced Spanish Mission-style speciality shops that opened in 1932 and have reopened since the quake. The tram runs along the street.

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    Northlands Shopping Centre

    135 stores over 42,000 m2, including Woolworths, Farmers, Hoyts cinemas, Pak'nSave and The Warehouse.

    Mon–Wed Sat 9AM-6PM, Thu Fri 9AM-9PM, Sun 10AM-6PM

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    Riccarton Rotary Market

    Selling all sorts of things from plants, fruit and vegetables to Kiwi souvenirs and cheap Asian wares. Has performances, bouncy castles and food.

    Sun 9AM-2PM (wet or fine)

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    Riverside

    Indoor market with fresh produce and food stalls - full of artwork, local products and seating areas

    Daily

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    The Palms

    110 stores over 34,000 m2, including Woolworths, Farmers and Reading Cinemas.

    Mon–Wed Sat 9AM-6PM, Thu Fri 9AM-9PM, Sun 10AM-6PM

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    Westfield Riccarton

    The South Island's oldest (1965) and largest (55,000 m2) mall. 200 stores, including Briscoes, Farmers, Hoyts cinemas, Kmart and Pak'nSave.

    Mon–Wed Sat 9AM-6PM, Thu Fri 9AM-9PM, Sun 10AM-6PM