# New Regent Street

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Attraction

New Regent Street is a pedestrianised shopping precinct in central Christchurch, built in 1932 with rows of pastel-coloured Spanish Mission-style buildings that hold Category 1 heritage listing. The street is lined with independent boutiques, cafes and eateries, and the Christchurch Tramway runs along it, having returned after the street reopened from 2011 earthquake repairs in 2013. A stroll along the strip typically takes 20 to 30 minutes without stops.

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## How to get there

New Regent Street runs between Armagh and Gloucester Streets in central Christchurch, a short walk from Cathedral Square and well within the central city grid. The Christchurch Tramway stops directly on the street, making it accessible by tram as well as on foot from nearby hotels and car parks. Public buses serve the surrounding central-city streets, and several parking buildings sit within a few minutes' walk. No advance booking is needed to visit, since it is an open pedestrian street.

Approximate location: -43.52884, 172.63870

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## Quick answers

**How long does it take to see New Regent Street?**

Walking the full pedestrian strip and browsing the shops and cafes typically takes 20 to 30 minutes, longer if stopping to eat or shop along the way.

**Can you catch the tram on New Regent Street?**

Yes, the Christchurch Tramway has a stop directly on New Regent Street, running heritage trams through the central city as part of its regular loop route.

![Pastel-coloured Spanish Mission-style shopfronts lining a pedestrian street with tram tracks.](https://cdn.godosomething.fun/media/site__place-new-zealand-christchurch--new-regent-street.webp)
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