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    Cashel Street, Christchurch 2004, New Zealand
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    Reviewed 5 days ago
    Disappointed the containers are nolonger there

    Visited on Tuesday 22nd May. We went search for the container shops and were disappointed they were nolonger there. I guess for the locals things are getting back to normal and a new shopping centre will open on this spot soon.

    1  Thank Michael-4551
    Reviewed 1 week ago
    Rebuiding

    Before the earthquakes this street was lined with charming Victorian and Edwardian frontages. They all fell down and killed people. Then we had some years of it as a no go redzone. Next we had the quirky container mall which was fun. This has been...More

    Thank milliesmum2016
    Reviewed 4 weeks ago
    Not sure this is an attraction or experience

    Unfortunately the container mall has been deconstructed, and Cashell Street is just another street in Christchurch. Not sure that it is a tourist attraction or activity as such.

    Thank MarkKristie
    Reviewed 25 June 2018 via mobile
    All new malls and hotels and eateries in this area

    70% of the buildings are destroyed in the earth quake Basically whole city is rebuilding It is sad The containers mall are no longer there They are rebuilding new buildings Everywhere are constructions after constructions Cashel street however are the most modern part of christchurch...More

    Thank DJLengYein
    Reviewed 15 June 2018
    Midday Spot

    Good place to stop for coffee, food trucks and souvenirs. Ititally build as temporary housing for business after the earthquake by arranging large shipping containers.

    Thank Katie W
    Reviewed 6 May 2018
    the new Gold Coast...........

    I haven't been into Cashel St. & surrounds since the earthquake. I missed the shipping container shops while they were there but they have now been replaced by new & boring buildings just like everywhere else. Now no character, high prices & no need to...More

    2  Thank Iwashere2
    Reviewed 6 May 2018
    Good shopping

    So this is a good shopping district. I enjoyed taking time to walk around the area and see if there were some good bargains.

    Thank Ali C
    Reviewed 28 April 2018
    Where is the containers?

    I saw some photos of containers along this street. When I arrived, there were all gone. I was dissapointed. Still, this street is a good to walk though.

    1  Thank minimize940314
    Reviewed 16 April 2018
    Nice Place to Shop, But I MIss The Shipping Container Mall

    It is lovely watching Cashel Street come back to life after the earthquake, but I really missed the shipping container mall that served as the central shopping area for many years. Even so, Cashel Street will be beautiful once fully finished. I hope there will...More

    2  Thank Florida-Traveler-US
    Reviewed 8 April 2018
    Slowly coming back to life

    After the devastation of the 2011 earthquakes which saw several fatalities on Cashel St, the rebuild is slowly taking shape. Anchored by the beautifully restored Bridge of Remembrance at one end and Ballantynes Department Store in the middle, Cashel now features most of the high...More

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    The Re:START container mall was born from the need to breathe new life into the Christchurch central city, following the devastating earthquake on 22 February, 2011. Best time of the year to visit - spring is pretty... More
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