Must-see shopping in Taupo & the Ruapehu Region

  • Lava Glass

    Taupo

    More than 600 unique glass sculptures fill the garden and surroundings of this gallery, around 10km north of Taupo on SH5. Glass-blowing displays and an…

  • Taupo Market

    Taupo

    Plenty of food stalls and trucks, local souvenirs, arts and crafts and a scattering of produce are all good reasons to make your first coffee of the day…

  • Kura Gallery

    Taupo

    This skinny gallery represents more than 70 artists from around NZ across a multitude of mediums: carving, painting, ceramics, jewellery… Many items are…

  • Torpedo7

    Taupo

    Ginormous sporting and equipment store selling everything you need for cycling, motorbiking, snow sports, camping, tramping and more.

  • Huka Falls Chocolate

    Taupo

    On site at Shooters Golf Range, this hidden gem roasts coffee, sells Belgian hot chocolate and makes truffles using Barry Callebaut chocolate and local NZ…

  • Craft Haus

    Taupo & the Ruapehu Region

    Ōhakune’s heritage-listed 1909 train station is home to the unusual combo of Opus Fresh, a store producing beautiful merino, possum and silk garments, and…

  • Huka Honey Hive

    Taupo

    This sweet spot has a glass-enclosed viewing hive, honey tastings and a cafe, and sells all manner of bee products – edible, medicinal and cosmetic – as…

  • Art in the Park

    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.