Women-Friendly Travel in Christchurch
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Vault
Fulfilling a promise to preserve New Zealand’s heritage, culture and historic past, the Vault has a fine collection of handmade New Zealand handicrafts, unique gifts and decorative home ware. The wooden interior filled with yellow lights compliments the shop and is inviting to the passersby. Indulge in a few high priced delicacies to cherish your New Zealand vacation for years to come.
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Riccarton Rotary Market
Experience the hustle bustle in New Zealand’s largest outdoor market organized on every Sunday of the month. From 9am to 2pm, over 300 vendors set up stalls in the Riccarton Park and sell their best produce of the week. From fresh fruits and vegetables to low priced clothing and accessories to second hand appliances, you name it and the market has it. Not only do shoppers make purchases, they laze around in the park and join friends and family for lunches and snacks at the market.
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Regency Duty-Free Shop
Regency Duty free has the biggest range of duty free products at the Christchurch airport and other city stores through out the city. Hundreds of duty free products are on display including alcohol, collectable cigarettes and other souvenirs that travelers pack up to take home. Antiques, building monuments and the handicrafts of Christchurch are the most valuable souvenirs to gather from the Garden City.
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Wild Places
Another of the finest gift shops in town, Wild Places is full of New Zealand delights like handicrafts, kites, handmade toys and books. The gifts are moderately priced for all tourists to take their picks, however some specialty items may have a heavy price tag attached. Buy for friends and family back home to give a memorable finish to your holiday.
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The Charlotte Jane
A Victorian school turned boutique hotel, Charlotte Jane offers nothing less than perfection. With a total of 14 units, this hotel makes up for its small size through exceptional service, elaborately decorated rooms and expensive extras such as huge attached bathrooms with Jacuzzis, spacious rooms and a scrumptious menu for meal times. The Henderson House is an extension to the Charlotte Jane to provide more room for mobility for guests. All rooms are equipped with amenities like TV, VCR, minibar, kitchen and hairdryer. Additional facilities: restaurant, bar, concierge and nearby golf course. Room rates start from NZ$515.
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Orari Bed & Breakfast
One of the best value hotels in the city, Orari B&B is located across Montreal Street near North Hagley Park. The big old house lives up to the expectations of the impeccable area with clean and spacious rooms, fully equipped with AC, hair dryer and Wi Fi. The original wooden interior of this 1893 villa have been restored and add a very appealing charm for guests. Room rates start from NZ$ 160 and include a scrumptious breakfast. Closing season: June & July. Location: 42 Gloucester Street Phone: 03/365-6569 Fax: 03/365-2525
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The Heritage Christchurch
Experience the best of both, the Colonial Era as well as the contemporary living styles at The Heritage. With a Government style building adjacent to a tall tower, Heritage is a high class accommodation in Christchurch with 175 room units, each with special lounges, walk in closets and all basic amenities included. Located in the Inner city, the hotel is close to all major attractions with tons of in house facilities to enjoy. Suite and deluxe rates vary between NZ$ 210 to NZ$ 475.
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Peppers Clearwater Resort
A high class airport facility, Peppers Clearwater is a resort spread across 465 Acers of land lovely rooms overlooking the sea. A combination of suites and apartments are housed in the grand lodging that offers great value for the variety of services offered. Laze in one of the spacious terraces or challenge a friend to a game of golf, Clearwater resort plans to offer many more amenities that are underway. Room rates start from NZ$236. Additional facilities: golf course, spa, restaurant, bike rentals, fishing guide and lessons and tennis court.
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Elm Tree House
Built along the ancient European architecture, The Elm Tree House is arguably the coziest and warmest accommodation in all of Christchurch. The place has a total of 6 suits that are all decorated in warm colors and are very spacious. Equipped with TV, hair dryer and internet, Elm tree has a perfect location to access the near by golf course, tennis court and many cafes and restaurants.
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Crowne Plaza Christchurch
If the grand presence of its architectural beauty and its central location fails to impress you, credit Crowne Plaza with its continuous efforts to ‘Go Green’ with water and electricity conservation in the Garden City. The hotel is a number one luxurious stay in Christchurch with 298 units all well maintained and classy with elaborate furnishings and beautiful city views from the windows. Room rates go up to NZ$500. Additional facilities: restaurants, free bikes, cafes, concierge, gym, golf course and Wi Fi.
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Hadleigh
A lovely two story house located peacefully in the residential area of the city, Hadleigh is the brain child of New Zealand’s Porsche racing champion, Jon Warring. With 4 warmly decorated suites, this lodging is a home away from home that extends gracious hospitality and heart warming service. Room rates go up to NZ$500.
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The Weston House
A pampered stay by all means, Weston House offers its guests a bundle of extras that take guests to cloud 9. From walk in closets and private lounges to heated bathroom floors, the 2 bedroom Georgian style house is has an irresistible splendor. It is situated close to the Hagley Park and is walking distance from nearby attractions. Room rates may go up to NZ$450.
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Coastal Cliffs Bed & Breakfast
A small, cozy and inviting B&B awaits you at Christchurch. Coastal Cliffs has been designed by architect and owner Rick, overlooking the McCormack’s bay and everything about the place oozes naturalness and pure beauty. Each of the rooms is spacious, warmly decorated and includes amenities like DVD, TV, fridge, hair dryer and kitchenette. There are separate entrances to each room rates of which start from NZ$180 including a hearty serving of home made breakfast. Additional facilities: Tennis court and heated pool.
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Milano Motor Lodge
A quite motel located in the city center and a few minutes away from Hagley Park, the Milano Lodge promises an exciting stay with various accommodation options each offering a blend of comfort and style. One of the more affordable options in Christchurch, this motel is suitable for family vacations as well as business travels with conference rooms and Wi Fi access. Room rates start from NZ$125.
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Living Space
A home away from home, Living Space is a small hotel that has 110 units that resemble apartment blocks. Very basic facilities line the rooms such as fridge, kitchenettes and TV together with a common library, dining hall and laundry room. The living Space is a good accommodation for couples and families who wish to be close to all major attractions in the city center and want to spend some low time within the hotel. Room rates of a studio start from NZ$ 99.
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YMCA
A modern six story tall building housing about 100 units is the YMCA accommodation. This lodging is a very lively mix of dorm rooms and apartments with either shared or private bathrooms. Guests here live very casually and make friends easily in the common dinning area, café, gym, tennis court or while on tour to the close by Botanical Gardens and other attractions of the city. With every dorm bed comes a locker for the guest to keep valuables in, however if you book an apartment amenities like fridge and TV are also provided. A single dorm bed costs NZ$25.
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Untouched World
A classy and upbeat apparel store, the Untouched World is full of glamour and stylish clothes especially top of the line woolen and sports gear. The outlet prides itself for being a green organization and one that believes in sustainable development. The philosophy of being fashionable without harming the planet is depicted in the high quality clothing and the awards and recognitions that the store has won over the years.
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Wild South Adventure Clothing
The Wild South Clothing culture is hard to go unnoticed. Raw fashion and wild beauty are the pillars that the store stands on and the collection of clothing lines are proof enough for this philosophy. Dedicated to developing clothes that best suit the New Zealanders, Wild South is a much wanted apparel king in the country and offers stylish and fashionable clothes for the hip crowd. A good place to buy expensive but quality clothing.
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Map World
A haven for travelers and adventurous people, the Map World is full of accessories and necessities that travelers should have to find their way across New Zealand and Christchurch. At this high end store you will find everything from binoculars, compasses, sports watches and rental equipment to all kinds of high tech regular and digital maps. With the high tourist influx in the country, the Map World is an asset for backpackers who wish to explore the city on their terms.
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Decodence
Decodence is an art deco shop on High Street in Christchurch. Most of the visitors here either have a special interest in art and decorative items or just enter the shop for the sake of exploring. Either way, decadence doesn’t fail to impress the shopper. With dozens and dozens of artifacts displayed in the shop, anyone with doubts for New Zealand’s creativity is hit in the face. From vases, clocks and pottery items to painted jewelry boxes, all is showcased at Decodence.
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Inform (National) Jewelry
One of the leading jewelry designers in Christchurch, Koji Miyazaki, runs this lavish store on High Street. The contemporary jewelry available here is tasteful, unique and has the most stylish cuts and designs in all of New Zealand. Inform carries the credibility of its owner who has held various displays in the Art Center as well to promote the country’s image as a fashion hub. Visit the store to take in the posh aura and fame of the designer. Location: 158 High Street Phone: 03/366-3893
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W. Holliday & Sons
No other New Zealander has better knowledge of antiquity and vintage histories than Barry Holliday, running a grandfathered business of Edwardian and Victorian furniture. Barry himself has mastered the art of antique style and design with his extensive European tours and his arts education. Therefore, one step in the Holliday’s shop and you find exquisite pieces of furniture that Barry has handpicked throughout his multiple cultural tours abroad.
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Wayne Wright Antiques
In business for 45 years, the Wayne Wright Antiques shop can leave a shopper speechless at the deep of the collection of European and French furniture here. The owners travel extensively and collect antiques from all over Europe including Spain, Italy, England and France. Their collection includes French doors, drawer chests, garden antiques, wall panels and shutters to name a few. Step in here to feel the French and English history on its height.
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J. Ballantyne & Co
A department store with welcoming service and quality merchandise is what Ballantyne prides itself on. With several locations across the city, this department store is one of the biggest in terms of assortment and size. For anything hat you need from house hold everyday items to personal hygiene and beauty products, this store is a convenient and affordable place to shop.