2 Best Shopping in Wellington and the Wairarapa, New Zealand

For any Wellingtonian's trip "over-the-hill," C'est Cheese is their first essential stop. The shelves are stocked with soft and hard cheeses, all made in-house from nearby milk supplies. Above all, C'est prioritizes matchmaking; they make the cheese, then they'll help you match it with their range of locally sourced goods that will complete your platter.

On Sunday, between 7:30 am and 1 pm, folks flock to this outdoor food market on the waterfront. Organic produce, cheese, fresh fish and meats are the main draws. There's also a plethora of food trucks serving coffee and international street food.