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Shopping in Taupō town is done the relaxed way — just park your car in the lakefront town centre and wander the streets, laneways and arcades. You’ll find fashion boutiques with racks lined with local and international designer labels, vintage stores, homeware and gift shops, ceramics, and art and craft galleries full of beautiful items small enough to pack in a suitcase. With many artists and artisans living in the region, beautiful pieces for the home are a specialty, like the luminous hand-blown art
glass inspired by New Zealand landscapes at Lava Glass, and hand-made ceramics at L’Arte Café and Gallery. As you might expect in an adventure sport capital, there are outdoor and sporting goods stores to supply every sporting need, as well as maps, fishing licenses and guides. On Saturday and Sunday, the Taupō Market and Market Central have stalls selling jewellery, hand-made children’s clothing, artisan crafts and homewares, and fresh produce, along with tasty street food and coffee.
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Boutique shopping You don’t have to wander far in Taupō town to discover independent stores bringing together fashion and art with contemporary, New Zealand-made jewellery and accessories. A number of boutiques like Cassis carry high-end New Zealand and international fashion labels, while there are a range of funky shops stocking everything from leatherwear to jewellery to quality preloved garments. For something uniquely Kiwi, stores like The Woolshed offer New Zealand classics
such as wool, merino and possum fur products. These are great gifts for loved ones. Plentiful streetside parking makes wandering the laneways and streets easy, and you’ll also find excellent eateries and green spaces to rest or picnic. Visit the Taupō i-SITE to pick up a free walking map of Graffiato: Taupō Street Art. Meander the streets and laneways to discover over 80 murals created during the annual festival by renowned New Zealand and international street artists.
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ZeaYou Gallery, Taupō town
Taupō has a vibrant art and craft culture bred by its relaxed pace of life. From contemporary painting, sculpture, ceramics and glassblowing to traditional Māori carving and weaving, the area draws creatives and artisans to the region who produce a wealth of gorgeous work. In the main towns, there are galleries, gift shops, artist studios, and boutique design stores offering original pieces of furniture, homeware and handcrafted objects. Visit the studio galleries of award-winning glass artist
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Lynden Over of Lava Glass or the L’Arte Café & Gallery to marvel at the amazing ceramics and stunning mosaic garden. Then stop into the spectacular ZeaYou Gallery to browse and potentially take home a piece or two from some of New Zealand’s best established and emerging artists and designers. Many of Taupō’s stores ship worldwide so you can even purchase gifts for loved ones abroad and know that these extraordinary gifts will safely arrive right to their doorstep.
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Chef’s Complements, Taupō town
Gifts for the home
The Linen Room, Taupō town
To upgrade the kitchen there is no where better than Chef’s Complements. Or for a onestop sewing shop you won’t find better than The Eye of a Needle. And for a mind-boggling array of vintage and collectable items Lindy Sweet Pea is a treasure trove of unique and spectacular pieces. With everything from porcelain vases to antique furniture to vintage jewellery, you can easily spend an afternoon hunting through this fantastic little store on the outskirts of town.
If you are looking for that special something for the home, or gifts for friends and family, you have come to the right place. Taupō boasts an excellent selection of independent lifestyle and design stores offering furniture, art, kitchenware, luxurious linen, décor and handcrafted objects for every room in the home. To add to your living lounge, visit Lush Lane to see their extensive range of house plants. For a new look in the bedroom The Linen Room is an amazing choice.
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Health, wellness & beauty Taupō’s natural thermal springs have been a place of rejuvenation and purification for centuries, and the regions mineral-rich geothermal mud is prized by day spas as a body wrap to detoxify and deeply cleanse skin. For pure bliss consider an appointment at one of the regions’ amazing treatment spaces. Whether you are stopping into a day spa and beauty therapist like Skin Sanctuary or indulging at a thermal complex or luxury lodge, this is a terrific way to treat yourself. 8
Then to top things off Envy Hair, Beauty & Nails is the perfect place to get a cut, try a new look or get your nails done before a night out in town. If you are looking for an amazing assortment of beauty products then Huka Honey Hive is a great place to consider. They might be famous for their vast selection of all things honey, but they also stock an extensive range of health and beauty products featuring the mānuka honey coveted all around the globe.
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Gifts for every occasion. We stock a broad range of products including clothing, crystals, sterling silver and gem jewellery, souvenirs, body piercings and ornaments. We also carry Nemeses ornaments, statues and fairies as well as Anne Stokes. We have everything you need for birthday celebrations. Get in touch to see how we can help you.
86a Ruapehu St, Taupo Hours: Mon - Fri 10:00am - 4:30pm Sat 10:00am - 4:00pm Sun 10:00am - 3:00pm
stardustwanganui@xtra.co.nz www.stardustcreations.co.nz Ph 07 378 5884
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Envy Hair, Beauty and Nails
Envy Hair, Beauty and Nails is Taupō’s number one hair, beauty and nail salon, conveniently located right in the heart of town centre Taupō. Get in touch with us for all your hair and beauty wedding packages, hair cuts, colours and treatments, spray tanning, eyelash A T E W
tinting and extensions, waxing and hair removal, manicure and pedicure packages including acrylic and shellac. For a full list of our products and services visit our website. You can also save time and book your next appointment online!
2/30 Tuwharetoa Street, Taupō +64 7 377 8588 info@envybeautynails.com envyhairbeauty.co.nz
Mal’s Barber Shop
We take pride in our customer service and have a loyal and rapidly growing customer base offering great haircuts at reasonable prices and have a great team of barbers at your service. We have worked hard to grow our brand and we have invested heavily in providing a relaxing and professional A T W W
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2/195 Rifle Range Road, Taupō +64 2 1294 1919 instagram.com/malsbarbertaupo facebook.com/malsbarbertaupo
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environment for all our staff and clients. Located conveniently 5 mins drive from Lake Taupō at Paetiki Shopping Centre with plenty of car parks and great shops around to shop while your visit. Walk-ins only. Follow us on Facebook for exciting updates.
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Cassis for Clothes
Taupō town
Taupō fashion boutique Cassis for Clothes is a must visit destination for women who love classic design with an edge. Featuring timeless, high-end designer labels that are renowned for their superior fabrics and designs. Cassis offers everything from casual smart clothing to glamorous cocktail and evening wear. Sought after European labels Annette Gortz, Transit and Diesel, alongside NZ designers Jane Daniels, Trelise Cooper and C Sills to name a few. Owner, Melanie Stokman and her team are always on hand to help you look and feel your absolute best. Opening hours: Monday to Friday 10.00am - 4.00pm, Saturday - 10.00am 3.30pm, Sunday - 10.00am - 2.00pm.
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10 Suncourt Plaza, Tamamutu Street, Taupō +64 7 377 3028 cassistaupo@xtra.co.nz cassis.co.nz
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Marmot Outlet
Marmot Outlet is the ultimate destination in Taupõ for quality outdoor gear. We recognise what people need from their gear; it has to work, it has to last, it has to be easy to use and it better look good. Marmot Outlet delivers on these requirements. Stockists of Marmot, Hoka, Ahnu, A T W W
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Chaco & Bearpaw outdoor clothing and footwear. We offer amazing 20-70% off deals. Come in and chat to our knowledgeable staff today. Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 9:00am – 5:00pm, Saturday 9:00am – 4:00pm and Sunday 10:00am – 3:00pm.
26 Heuheu Street, Taupō +64 21 530 316 facebook.com/marmottaupo marmotnz.co.nz
The Woolshed
The Woolshed team offers fine New Zealand made products with great New Zealand made service. It is no ordinary shopping experience at The Woolshed, you are purchasing world renowned wool. We specialise in quality sheepskins – a natural living product, A T E W
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wool sweaters – comfort for you and the environment, sheepskin boots and slippers – the product that breathes, stylish clothing for all seasons, possum and merino knitwear and accessories (including Merino Mink) and knitting wools and patterns.
Cnr Ruapehu & Paora Hapi Streets, Taupō +64 7 378 9513 woolshed.taupo@xtra.co.nz thewoolshed.co.nz
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Home and gifts
Chef’s Complements
Whether you cook for your family or in a high-pressure commercial kitchen, from home to hospitality, Chef’s Complements have everything you need. Chef’s Complements’ appetising selection of kitchen essentials will keep you excited about creating and serving A T W W
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food – whether for profit or for praise – so you can get the compliments you deserve. Open 7 days a week – come and visit Taupō’s world class, unrivalled kitchenware retail destination! Instagram: chefscomplementsnz
11 Gascoigne Street, Taupō +64 7 377 4455 chefscomplements.co.nz facebook.com/ChefsComplements
Lava Glass
Lava Glass gives a unique and fascinating window into the world of glassblowing. The complex comprises an art glass gallery, glassblowing studio, sculpture garden and café. Observe the craftsmanship of the glassblowers live, daily from 9:30am.
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Explore the collection of original New Zealand inspired glass art in the gallery. The garden features more than 600 glass sculptures and is the only one of its kind in the southern hemisphere.
165 State Highway 5, RD4, Taupō +64 7 374 8400 lavaglass.nz
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Home and gifts
Huka Honey Hive
Huka Honey Hive stocks Aotearoa’s largest selection of artisan honey products - an amazing array of 100% pure New Zealand honey and mead, NZ-made skincare, natural health and wellbeing products and unique gift ideas. Enjoy delicious Kapiti ice creams, hot and cold drinks and a great A T E W
range of divine sweet treats. So much more than just honey! Free tastings, live beehive viewings and fascinating interactive displays – great for all the family! Learn all about bees and how important they are to our planet. Free entry, open 7 days.
65 Karetoto Road, Taupō +64 7 374 8553 sales@hukahoneyhive.com hukahoneyhive.com
Jak & Co
Taupō
Jak & Co is located on Taupō’s bustling High Street. Featuring art, creative gifts and stunning home decor. Our mission is to source unique products to suit our consumers taste but also keep them inspired! As a family run business we take pride in contributing to Taupō’s community with workshops and A T E W
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21 Heuheu Street, Taupō +64 7 378 8039 taupo@jakandco.co.nz jakandco.co.nz
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exhibitions featuring NZ artists. Come and visit us! Opening hours: Monday – Saturday 10:00am – 5:00pm and Sunday 10:00am – 4:00pm.
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Lindy Sweet Pea
Lindy Sweet Pea Antiques & Collectables is a store specialising in a range of delightful items for the discerning buyer. Discover treasures and hidden gems you never knew existed, you’ll find
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an assortment of goodies here, from interior design inspiration to vintage collectables to fancy giftware. You’ll be surprised at what you find…
16a Oruanui Street, Taupō +64 7 378 2437 lindysweetpea@gmail.com facebook.com/LindySweetPeaAntiques
The Eye of a Needle
Taupō town
Taupō’s newest sewing centre – where anything is possible.
linen, books, bags, sewing accessories, kits and homeware products.
The Eye of a Needle is your onestop sewing shop for all your sewing supplies. We stock patchwork fabric,
We are the official Bernina dealer for the Taupō region; visit us for Bernina sales and services.
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30 Tamamutu Street, Taupō +64 7 376 5965 theeyeofaneedle.co.nz
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ZeaYou Gallery @ Brantry House
ZeaYou Gallery has been a Taupō icon for the past 27 years. It offers a vibrant and diverse space showcasing an exciting array of contemporary New Zealand art by emerging and established New Zealand art and jewellery design practitioners. A T E W
The gallery is a small intimate space filled with paintings, prints, glass, ceramics, sculpture, furniture, and jewellery. They also offer a framing service and specialise in archival conservation framing.
45 Rifle Range Road, Taupō +64 7 278 1362 gallery@zeayou.com zeayou.com
The Cats Pajamas
The place for your art, gifts and homewares. We are new to the CBD and bring a huge range of ideas for that special gift. Our speciality is glass, large canvas and limited edition prints by NZ artists.
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42b Heuheu Street, Taupō +64 27 882 2112 Facebook.com/thecatspajamastaupo
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Our own ‘Taupō’ logo is on clothing and golf towels. Gift wrapping is in our special ‘cat’ themed paper. ‘We may be just the shop that has the gift for everyone’
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The Linen Room
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Exclusive stockists of a large range of gorgeous luxurious bed linen to create a relaxing haven to sleep well. Be enticed in by the wonderful fragrances and beautiful displays, to find the perfect gift, nursery item or bed linen. A T W W
9 Marama Arcade, Heuheu Street +64 7 376 5660 thelinenroom.co.nz facebook.com/thelinenroom
Lush Lane
Taupō town
Lush Lane is Taupō’s indoor plant specialist. We stock a varied mix of small to large indoor plants, pots and plant care accessories. Come see us for all plant care needs and advice. Located within The Storehouse Café. A T W I
14 Runanga Street, Taupō +64 27 237 5200 lushlane.co.nz instagram.com/lushlane
Collaboration
Taupō town
Your go to shop for that special gift, be it a wedding, birthday, baby or no reason at all, also a lovely range of New Zealand made products. Great range of baby wear and accessories, homewares, handbags, leisure wear, jewellery and soft furnishings. A T E W
9 Heuheu Street, Taupō +64 7 378 9326 collaborationtaupo@gmail.com collaboration.net.nz
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