Coromandel Peninsula
Running from Labour Day to Queen’s Birthday, Coroglen Farmers Market sells a bit of everything produced in the local area, from vegetables to compost.
Must-see shopping in New Zealand
Taupo
Local artists and crafty types display and sell their wares. Has a tendency to start packing down before the specified time, so go a little earlier.
City Centre & Britomart
Equally famous in NZ for its cheese and its ice cream, you can stock up on both here. Our favourite ice cream is the Anzac coconut cookie flavour.
Fiordland & Southland
Founded on the island but now produced on the mainland, Glowing Sky mainly sells merino clothing and New Zealand-designed jewellery.
Wellington
These guys offer a bamboozling selection of bevvies: fill a flagon or grab a bottle of wine for lunch/dinner/breakfast.
Auckland Region
The work of more than 200 local artists is sold from this small not-for-profit gallery next to the Piha fire station.
The Far North
A small independent store jam-packed with outdoor equipment, including tents, backpacks, snorkels and fishing gear.
Wellington
Exquisite jewellery, clothing, bags, ceramics, cosmetics – a lovely shop with lots of beautiful NZ-made things.
University of Otago Visitor Centre
Dunedin
Buy University of Otago merch at this visitor centre. It also sells self-guided tour maps of the university ($1).
City Centre & Britomart
Youthful yet elegant women's fashion from local designers Deanna Didovich (Ruby) and Emily Miller-Sharma (Liam).
Greymouth
Camping equipment, fishing gear and sportswear are among the many products on sale in Greymouth's superstore.
The Far North
Kaitaia's biggest outdoor store, selling clothing, tents, fishing gear, freeze-dried meals and mozzie nets.
The Far North
Everything from local olive oil, home baking and jams through to carved kauri and country-style homewares.
Christchurch
This independently owned chain of shops stocks a great range of outdoor equipment and clothing.
City Centre & Britomart
Hiking, camping and travel gear. Keep an eye out for regular sales offering decent discounts.
Wellington
The best of the outdoor shops around Wellington, staffed by people who know because they go.
Bay of Plenty
Rows of arts, crafts, clothing, jewellery and food trucks at this monthly morning market.
Te Anau
Tramping and camping equipment for sale or hire, plus bike rental (half/full day $30/50).
Get Fudged & Keriblue Ceramics Studio
Bay of Islands
An unusual pairing of ceramics and big, decadent slabs of fudge in a colourful studio.
Parnell & Newmarket
A diverse and interesting range of gifts, arts and crafts from NZ designers.
Bay of Plenty
An interesting selection of arts and crafts from local Māori designers.
Coromandel Peninsula
Local arts and crafts and other pieces sourced from around New Zealand.
Fiordland & Southland
Sells everything from maps and boots to sleeping bags and dried food.
Christchurch & Canterbury
For tramping, camping and outdoor supplies, gear and advice.
Christchurch
The most convenient of the city's suburban megamalls, Westfield houses the usual selection of chain stores. There's also a cinema, supermarket and stacks…
Queenstown
A well-known, NZ-founded chain selling tents, sleeping bags, backpacks, active footwear and adventure clothing.
Nelson Region
Locally owned shop stocking sports, camping and hiking equipment. Also hires out and services bikes.
Marlborough Region
Good local sports shop stocking a selection of camping, hiking and fishing gear.
