No trip to Queenstown is complete without some souvenir shopping drenched in Kiwi flavour. First up is Vesta Design Store which is proudly 100% New Zealand made, including its remarkable collection of artworks, photography, jewellery, ceramics and interior design pieces. You can also try Kapa Design Gallery situated inside Queenstown Airport, ideal for those who want to find a unique souvenir but are lacking in time for a proper look around. They stock locally-made beauty products, fashion accessories, homewares, art, jewellery and kids’ crafts.
Next on our list is the Korora Trading Company which specialises in gift boxes, hampers and baskets in which you can add wines from the area’s best vineyards, artisan chocolates, boutique candles, beauty products and famous New Zealand coffee brands, as well as delightful crafted details that will give your souvenir a lovely finish.
Since we’ve mentioned Arrowtown, it’s only fair to include Glenorchy on our listings too. Mrs Woolly’s General Store does more than sell souvenirs and giftware, this cool outlet also consists of a grocery store and healthy takeaway food shops. It is filled with interesting items, like books, gourmet chocolates, honey, knitwear, woollen blankets, kids’ toys and lovely decorative pieces, all of which are proudly made in New Zealand. Other stores you can try visiting to take back nice gifts are Reel Collectibles, Silver Fern Gallery, Aotea Gifts and DF Souvenirs.