Tauranga
Vinyl Destination is far more than a record store – it’s music incorporated, with a bar, beer garden, live-music venue and even a radio station (105.4FM)…
Must-see shopping in Rotorua & the Bay of Plenty
Rotorua
Purchase off-the-shelf pounamu (greenstone/jade) pieces, or work with Rākai's on-site team of local Māori carvers to design and carve your own pendant or…
Bay of Plenty
Honey derived from NZ's native manuka plant is famous worldwide for its antibacterial properties. Comvita is just one of many local brands producing honey…
Rotorua
Watch the carvers at work through the streetside window, take a free 15-minute tour of the workshop, or simply peruse the high-end handcrafted greenstone…
Rotorua
Take home a permanent souvenir of traditional tā moko (Māori tattooing), albeit done with modern tattooing equipment rather than stone chisels. It doubles…
Bay of Plenty
Rows of arts, crafts, clothing, jewellery and food trucks at this monthly morning market.
Bay of Plenty
An interesting selection of arts and crafts from local Māori designers.
