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Trendy boutiques are dotted throughout the city, from local Wellington and NZ designers to international designers, all stocking the finest clothing, bags and accessories – and all within walking distance. Head to the usual spots on Cuba and off Lambton Quay and make sure to get to College Street – the hot new precinct in town. Get ready to shop till you drop.

• Artikel
• Swonderful
• Goodness
• Alexandra Owen
• Robyn Mathieson
• Karen Walker
• WORLD
• Miss Wong
• Good as Gold
• Madame Fancy Pants
• Mandatory
• Rex Royale

Both Saturday and Sunday offer up some good market action to take part in. Sample and fill your bags up with fresh produce from the region - fruit, veges, cheese, bread, Turkish delight, olive oil, and more yummy delights. Or check out the range of arts and crafts stalls from emerging designers at the Frank Kitts market.

• City Market
• Frank Kitts Market
• Hill Street Farmers Market
• Harbourside Market

If you’re not into trawling the Sallies’ store for hours finding that cool piece of clothing, then you’re in luck – Wellington’s got some fantastic stores that have the most amazing quality vintage goods – try Scotties for high fashion (we’re talking Gucci), at half the price.

• Ziggurat
• Hunters and Collectors
• Soup
• Recycle Boutique
• Scotties

If you’re looking for gifts or a little piece of New Zealand to take home with you, there’s tons of shops to browse in. Ones that we love are:

• Iko Iko
• Kura Gallery
• Ora Gallery
• The Vault