Shopping

Shop

Shopping precincts

Wellington is a shopping delight. Compact and walkable with stores to suit every taste and budget and the top shopping precincts are located close together

Shop

Brand new: hot new shops

A round-up of Wellington's hottest new stores and galleries for you to check out.

Shop

Best boutiques

Featuring a curated range of labels ranging from local to international, great service and stylish store fit-outs.

Shop

Local designer threads

Shop some of New Zealand's top designers in boutiques and flagships stores dotted around Wellington's compact city centre.

Shop

Art galleries for browsing and buying

Having a wander around the galleries is a lovely way to spend some in the city. Wellington's compact city centre has made for a strong concentration of art galleries within close proximity to each other. Each gallery has its own personality and flavour and you'll see a mix of emerging and established artists, both locally-based and from around New Zealand and the world.

Shop

Stylish and sustainable shopping

We Wellingtonians are a caring bunch: while we want to look good, we also want to feel good about what we wear and know that it’s been designed and produced using ethical practices and materials. Here are some of our favourite local ethical fashion leaders.

Shop

Heart is where the homeware is

Whether you prefer a Scandinavian sanctuary, modern industrial space or a minimalist retreat, these Wellington homeware and design stores have all you need to create the home you've always wanted or to find that little extra something. These stores also are the perfect place to find a gift for design-loving friends.

Shop

Top spots for design junkies

A well-thought-out and stylish store fit-out can be a thing of great joy. The feeling you get when you walk into a beautiful space encourages you to linger, to browse and just maybe try something on. Here are some of Wellington's most good-looking stores for an incredibly stylish shopping experience.

Street style with your local retailers

Get the lowdown on what your favourite local retailers are wearing, their go-to hot spots in Wellington and where they like to shop

Shop

Best places to find a gift or souvenir

Whether you're looking for a gift or something to remind you of your time in Wellington, you'll find just the thing at one of these favourite local shops

Shop

Independent book and record stores

Wellington's home to some one-of-a-kind independent book and music stores that are must-visits for any literary or music lover