3 Best Shopping in Wellington and the Wairarapa, New Zealand

Kuripuni Village

This shopping village is a 10-minute walk from central Masterton. Among the cafés and bars, you'll find a local jewelry designer, a high-fashion clothing and perfume boutique, and a book shop.

430-460 Queen St., Masterton, Wellington, New Zealand

Old Bank Arcade

The Old Bank Arcade sits in the iconic neoclassical walls of the former Bank of New Zealand. The arcade is something of a fashion enclave, containing a slew of well-known boutiques, including New Zealand designers Taylor, Ricochet, and Ruby. There is classic jewelry at The Gold Exchange and delicious handmade sweets at de Spa Chocolatier.

Victoria Street

Wellington Central

Top New Zealand and local Wellington labels line Victoria Street and its little Lombard Laneway. Find phenomenal fragrances at World, chic and understated leather bags at Yu Mei, and luxury lingerie at Lonely. Further fashion can be found at Wilson Trollope, St. Fabiola, Juliette Hogan, Kilt, and Karen Walker's Playpark. Luckily, there are great coffee shops nearby to take a rest from retail therapy.

Victoria St. and Lombard La., Wellington, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand

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