Must-see shopping in Christchurch

  • Tannery

    Christchurch

    In a city mourning the loss of its heritage, this post-earthquake conversion of a 19th-century tannery couldn't be more welcome. The Victorian buildings…

  • New Regent St

    Christchurch

    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…

  • Scorpio Books

    Christchurch

    A well-established Christchurch independent bookstore, Scorpio Books relocated post-earthquake to this modern central city location after several years in…

  • Ballantynes

    Christchurch

    A venerable Christchurch department store selling men’s and women’s fashions, cosmetics, travel goods, stationery and speciality NZ gifts.

  • Riccarton Sunday Market

    Christchurch

    Allegedly the South Island's largest outdoor market, this 300-stall extravaganza offers fresh produce, flowers, handicrafts, clothing, bric-a-brac and…

  • Colombo Mall

    Christchurch

    Within walking distance of the CBD, this hip little mall is home to a few interesting, independent shops, an art-house cinema and a range of culinary…

  • The Crossing

    Christchurch

    Opened in 2017, this shiny complex fronting the Cashel St pedestrian mall is home to all manner of local and international retailers. There's also a good…

  • Bivouac Outdoor

    Christchurch

    This independently owned chain of shops stocks a great range of outdoor equipment and clothing.

  • Westfield Riccarton

    Christchurch

    The most convenient of the city's suburban megamalls, Westfield houses the usual selection of chain stores. There's also a cinema, supermarket and stacks…