Where to Shop

With boutiques full of local and international designers, quirky gift stores, and well-stocked bookshops, Wellington is a treasure trove of beautiful things.

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Boutique shopping in Wellington

Showcasing a curated range of brands from Aotearoa and beyond, boutiques are a one-stop fashion shop. Find wardrobe staples and special pieces, with curated collections from each boutique’s owner.

Staff member behind the counter at the Coffee Outdoors Wellington store, with camping and outdoor products on display.

Coffee Outdoors

For this outdoor clothing store, looking your best in the bush goes hand in hand with function.

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Iko Iko

Find an eclectic array of fun and unique products at this Cuba Street gift shop.

A vinyl record player with a pair of headphones laying on top at Xreeps Record Parlour, a record store in Petone, Lower Hutt, New Zealand.

For the record: Where to buy vinyl in Wellington

Every great city needs a great music scene. Whether it’s bleeding onto the streets from your favourite record stores or the rumble of a good back alley venue, Wellington has you covered. Help keep independent music alive with this list of where to get your wax or find your favourite artists.

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Browse Wellington’s speciality stores

From handmade perfumes to specialist sleeping bags, these Wellington boutiques know what’s good in their niche. Find knowledgeable staff and a curated selection of products at a range of speciality stores.

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Find the perfect gift

The beauty of design is celebrated in Wellington’s excellent selection of gift shops. Spoil yourself or someone else in your life with something special and uniquely Wellington.

Interior of Good As Gold fashion store in Wellington showing clothing on display on painted yellow clothing racks.

Good As Gold

Effortlessly stylish streetwear and a curated sneaker collection in a genuinely welcoming space. Good As Gold’s team makes every visit feel like home.

Two people browse through books outside Pegasus Books in Left Bank off Cuba Street. Pegasus Books is an older wooden building with shelves of eclectic books outside.

Wellington’s independent bookstores

Bookworms will be in heaven in Wellington, where independent bookstores are around every corner. From secondhand treasures to the newest releases, there’s a title for everyone. So, clear off your bedside table and pull up a comfy chair. Here’s where to find your next best read in Wellington.

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Shop sustainably — secondhand fashion in Wellington

Find your next favourite piece at these curated op shops, consignment stores, and all-around treasure troves.

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