Must-see shopping in Bay of Islands & Northland

  • Wood2Water

    Bay of Islands

    This eclectic arts and craft store stocks souvenirs and gifts from tea towels to jewellery, framed prints and handcrafted wooden products. Most are local…

  • Flying Fish

    Bay of Islands

    Stylish gifts from NZ from jewellery to merino products and homewares, all quirky, all uniquely Kiwi.

  • Caravan Clothing & Home

    Bay of Islands

    A Russell outpost of this Kerikeri-based store selling clothing and homewares in the latest textures, fabrics and colours. Fashionistas will recognise…

  • Kaiwaka Cheese Shop

    Bay of Islands & Northland

    It's an unusual spot for a Dutch-style delicatessen, but the Kaiwaka Cheese Shop has long been an essential stop for travelling foodies seeking some…

  • South Sea Art

    Bay of Islands

    Bright acrylic paintings and classic watercolours are the perfect souvenir to remember your Bay of Islands visit when you get back home. The eclectic…

  • The Woodturners Studio

    Bay of Islands & Northland

    Pop in and say hi to master woodturner Rick Taylor at his workshop and store. Items crafted from millennia-old kauri – prehistoric timber recovered from…

  • Makana Confections

    Bay of Islands

    Sample a chocolate in the shop while watching the artisans at work through the factory window. There's also a cafe attached, selling pastries and gelato.

  • Little Black Gallery

    Bay of Islands

    Off the beaten track along a bamboo-lined lane, this tiny stylish gallery sells unique jewellery, art and gifts.

  • Flax Bush

    The Far North

    Pasifika- and Māori-inflected craft, jewellery and gifts, including items made of flax, wood and shell.

  • Exhibit A

    The Far North

    This co-op gallery showcases Far North artists in a historic courthouse building.

  • Bach

    Bay of Islands & Northland

    Waterfront co-op store and gallery representing over 100 Northland artisans.

  • Blackshed Waipu

    Bay of Islands & Northland

    Local arts and crafts fill this excellent homewares shop and gallery that displays work from local Northland artists. Grab a coffee and snack at the…

  • Riders Sports Depot

    The Far North

    A small independent store jam-packed with outdoor equipment, including tents, backpacks, snorkels and fishing gear.

  • Hunting & Fishing

    The Far North

    Kaitaia's biggest outdoor store, selling clothing, tents, fishing gear, freeze-dried meals and mozzie nets.

  • Mangonui Craft Market

    The Far North

    Everything from local olive oil, home baking and jams through to carved kauri and country-style homewares.

  • Kathmandu

    Bay of Islands & Northland

    Outdoor gear and travel clothing.