Wellington Shopping

Most Popular Hotels in Wellington:
Cnr Bolton & Mowbray Streets, 6140
156 Willis Street, HASH(0xeea06a0)
90 Cable Street, 6011
107 Hereford Street, 8140
 
 




New Zealand's wines make easy gifts to take home. Visitors should watch out for names such as Coopers Creek, Kumeu River, Nobilo and Matua Valley. As for wineries from further afield, the best are in the Martinborough, Hawkes Bay, Marlborough and Gold Country regions.

Sheepskins, woollen and leather goods are also good options for souvenirs and gifts, as are Maori traditional crafts and items made from pounamu (greenstone). Outdoor gear is also popular. For quality souvenirs, Great New Zealand Shop, 13 Grey Street, and Te Papa (inside the museum) are your best bets.

The Kiwi fashion industry is at the cutting edge, taking (as the food industry once did) influences from Europe, Polynesia and the Pacific Rim and then, through the process of fusion, coming up with a unique style. This can range from the simple or sophisticated to the avant-garde and from the practical to the high art creations of the World of Wearable Arts (an internationally recognised fashion festival in Nelson). A free Wellington Shopping Guide and The Fashion Map at available at the visitor centre.

Lambton Quay is a good place to start a shopping trip, with plenty of boutiques, shoe shops, music shops and bookshops, and Wellington's most famous department store, Kirkcaldie & Stains. Bohemian Cuba Street is more alternative, and the shops more ‘alternative'. Browse or sit down at one of the many cafes and just watch life go by.

Shops in Wellington are usually open Monday to Friday 0900-1730, Saturday 0900-1630 and Sunday 1000-1400.

The Wellington Market, on the corner of Taranaki and Cable streets is open Friday to Sunday and public holidays 1000-1730.

Sales tax is 12.5%. Provided receipts are kept, visitors can claim a tax refund at the airport or through the local New Zealand embassy upon return.

Tours of Wellington


Need some holiday inspiration?
Tired of the same holiday destination?
Fresh ideas are just one click away...
Sign up for our newsletter
Be the first to hear about the coolest destinations and the latest travel trends. Plus, competitions, holiday inspiration and amusing facts, delivered directly to your inbox. Sign up for our newsletter
Advertisement

Travel Deals

Advertising features
Travel Partners
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Spot the holiday killer - Protect yourself from malaria. Before you travel, find out if your holiday destination is in a malaria zone.

Quick links