Women-Friendly Travel in Christchurch
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One Big Sugar Bowl
If you are a big fan of costume and artificial jewelry, One Big Sugar Bowl will appeal to your tastes immensely. Extravagant displays of colored, gemmed, stoned and polished rings, necklaces, bangles and hair accessories line the shelves sparkling and glittering. A few favorites include classical clothing, leather bags, gemmed broaches and designer collections of earrings. A must visit for you to travel in style.
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Westfield Riccarton
An international chain of malls through out the world, Westfield is renowned for Branded retail and stocks clothes, accessories, fresh foods and all items under the sun! The Westfield group aims to have a good mix of retail brands in each of its four shopping centers across New Zealand so as to provide shoppers with a well rounded experience. With a multitude of attractive shops in the mall and a scrumptious café setting, the Westfield is an all day hangout for sure.
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Northlands Mall
Northlands Mall has a total of 135 stores under one roof with tons of variety and choices for eager shoppers. Be it beauty, hygiene, sportswear, or a multi purpose mart, the Northlands Mall offers you a well rounded service for an all day shopping spree. The mall holds event, competitions and entertainment sessions apart from featuring blockbuster movies in its cinemas to attract more tourists and ensure their time is well spent.
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The Palms
If you want to shop till you drop, visit the Palm shopping mall for some of the best retail stores for accessories, clothing, candies, electronics and high end fitness and fashion salons. The Palm also has cafes and restaurant like Cocopelli, Gloria Jeans Coffee, Robert Haris Café and the Fox and Ferret that are almost always crowded because of the scrumptious food on the menus and the sheer amount of people visiting the mall.
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Merivale Mall
Another top pick in malls in Christchurch, Merivale Mall has over 40 shops with designer brands of each category of men & women clothing, accessories, beauty services, hardware, gifts and ten different cuisines to chose from in the glamorous restaurants. Located peacefully in the Merivale valley, the mall has been designed such that shoppers feel at peace while they roam around and explore various shops, holding true to its tagline “expected to be tempted”.
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Heartland Hotel Cotswold
Located close to the Hagley Park, Merivale Mall and a few boutique shops, Heartland Hotel is built on English architecture and offers a delightful stay for guests who wish to stay close to city life. The hotel offers a variety of rooms and packages to choose from and provides amenities for business travelers along with vacationing families and couples.
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Hotel Off The Square
In the lively inner city district, Hotel off the Square provides a comfortable accommodation. The management prides itself for being like an “art gallery” with lively and upbeat colors in rooms and various rooms are designed according to different shapes. Among tall buildings in the city area, Off the Square provides a very differentiated service. Chose a room with a gallery overlooking the city and its shore line. Room rates start from NZ$130.
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Classique Lodge Motel
Perhaps the best feature about this accommodation is the attractive holiday packages that the management offers. From studio rooms to single bedroom spaces, all packages combine various facilities and room combos to give provide guests with affordable lodgings. Housing 9 room units, the motel offers basic amenities and Wi Fi access for regular connectivity. Room rates start from NZ$96.
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AAA Northlands Motel
Set in the Christchurch suburbs of Papanui, AAA Northlands Motel is 15 minutes drive away from the main city. The lodging offers a variety of bedrooms with varying in house and outdoor facilities like microwaves, Wi Fi, laundry, BBQ facilities, parking and electric blankets. The service here is friendly and management is very down to earth in listening to guests’ problems and feedback. Room rates start fro NZ$96 including breakfast.
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Dorset House Backpackers
A small motel with a backyard setting and a narrow staircase that would remind you of your home is the highlighting feature of 1871 Dorset House. Bedrooms are equipped with Wi Fi, attached bathrooms and reliable power and water supply. Rooms are cozy and private and complement to the hustle bustle outside! Room Rates start from NZ$25.
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Jailhouse Accommodation
The former Addington Prison has been converted to this youth hostel that caters very well to the backpackers and single passengers who are on adventure trips to Christchurch. On the list for award winning hostels, the jail house attracts a number of travelers both for its history and its warm, comfortable and homely rooms and lounges. Visit the Jailhouse accommodation management to book tours across the city. Dorm rates start from NZ$23.
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All Seasons Christchurch
A lovely accommodation at a budget price is what All Seasons is all about! Located between the Christchurch airport and the city center, the hotel houses 74 units that are well kept and offer great comfort and relaxation together with many facilities like free parking, indoor heated pool, conference rooms and a bar and restaurant. Being spacious and uncluttered, this hotel may well be your pick for a relaxing holiday. Room rates start from NZ$ 79.
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Charlie B's
One of the most casual accommodations in Christchurch, the Charlie B’s is famous for backpackers and those on the run! Located in the heart of the city in a beautiful historic building, the lodging serves as a travelers haven where people gather for a game of pool, a glass of beer and a highly home like environment. If you are traveling alone or with friends this no strings attached place is the best choice for you. Room rates start from as low as NZ$ 20.
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Chaos Collectables
Along the length of High Street, pick out Chaos from a multitude of shops for antiques and second hand decorative items. Chaos holds a number of collections ranging from interior decoration to personal favorites such as china dolls and miniatures. To cater to the kids, the shop also keeps collectables of action figures and magic trading cards in extensive variety. Take your pick out of the second hand collection as a memorable souvenir from your visit to Christchurch.
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Yaldhurst Museum
Alfred Thornhill Cooper and Marion Cooper are to be credited for this amazing collection of vintage cars in the Yaldhurst Museum. Opened on 26th December 1968, the museum has a collection 400 cars ranging from passenger to school buses to the rare models that had not more than 5 units manufactured! If you are an automobile fanatic, the Yaldhurst Museum will be your favorite attraction in all of Christchurch. Currently it is run by Grant Cooper, great grandson of the founder and is established in an 1876 colonial homestead.
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Arts gallery
Opened in 2003, the Arts Gallery is a dominant NZ$ 47 building that has set standards for all others in the South Island. Eluding an aesthetic charm, the exterior complements the various high quality art displays inside that range from early European work to the contemporary video work done by New Zealanders. The gallery holds some of the best and larger than life paintings of New Zealand’s renowned artists and has a lot to hold the viewers attention with colors, textures and bold strokes.
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Arts Center
A gothic stone building, Arts gallery is a show ground for a number of subjects operational in Christchurch such as the crafts market, the produce market and daily exhibitions from over 40 artists in various outlets. The center is famous for quality handicrafts, leather and wood goods and a visit to Ernest Rutherford's den is rated high on the interesting things to do in the Arts Center. Admission is free for all.
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Botanic Gardens
With the planting of an English oak tree in 1863, this Botanic Garden was given shape in New Zealand. Today it holds one of the most exotic and rare collection of plant species from within the country as well as abroad. Just the thought of 30 hectare of greenery circled by the Avon River is pleasing and one wants spend a good amount of time exploring this place full of the country’s botanic history. The highlights of the garden are the 120 years old trees that represent one of the sacred horticultural sites of the world. Together with the Hagley Park, New Zealand holds the key to the world second largest inner city park that is one of the most visited as well.
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Canterbury Museum
A thorough exploration of the Canterbury Museum is a must. With elaborate sections dedicated to the displays of Maori, Antarctic, Colonial and Natural history sections, the museum is an attraction to kids as well as adults and offers very interesting material to look at from vintage cars to historic personalities to the entire iced world of the Antarctic. Timing: Winter times: 9am to 5pm & Summer times: 9am to 5 30pm. Location: Rolleston Avenue Phone: 03/366-5000
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Southern Encounter Aquarium & Kiwi House
Formerly known as the Aquarium of Discovery, the Southern Encounter Aquarium is a walk through of tanks of aquarium with rare fishes and sea creatures. Documentaries and films are aired for viewers to educate them about sea and bird life. The attraction offers various things to do including watching feeding time at the aquarium, see fly-tying demonstrations, getting your hands wet in touch tank and observation of nocturnal brown kiwis.
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International Antarctic Centre
Experience the Antarctic way of life in Christchurch at the International Antarctic center. Fulfill your dream of getting on a snow mobile and racing across snow land here at the center which is fully acclimatized to the polar weather conditions. Inside you will find penguins, leopard seals, snow caves and a depiction of how life is at the Antarctic. The 4D cinema will take you on a thrilling icy adventure of one of its kind. The Antarctic Hagglund Ride is a new addition which gives a 15minutes tour of the place and is very famous with children.
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Willowbank Wildlife Reserve
The most extensive collection of kiwi birds is found at the Willowbank reserve in Christchurch. On a much smaller scale than the Onara, the Williowbank breeds most of the local animal population of the country especially kiwis. Extended tours for kiwi life and breeding are arranged for tourists who are allowed to play, feed and pet the birds as well. Multiple school programs and skits are also arranged to depict the cultural practices of the Maori tribe.
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Christchurch Cathedral
This most prominent landmark of Christchurch was completed in 1904 into a dominating grey stone building with a magnificent clock tower. The cathedral holds great historic significance for the city which is visible in its intricate architecture and the creative art work done inside its wall. Tourists find the cathedral a site of major attraction and most of them attend the daily services arranged here. Because of this importance the area around the building is called the Cathedral Square and serves as a starting point for many tours. Location: Cathedral Square Phone: +64 3 366 0046