Whatever be your shopping style even the celebrities love a good bargain! Wellington, New Zealand has some amazing secret and some not so secret shopping spots all over town where you can get the best deals and some fantastic items not available anywhere else. So get your shopping boots on and get ready for some shopaholic styled fun at Wellington! Do your trip a favor and save on flying costs by booking a cheap flight to Wellington and splurge the rest on your favorite items.
Wellington Central: In the Central district you will find amazing shopping spots like the Cuba Quarter which is home to some eclectic fashion by upcoming designers in all new independent boutiques. Another major find is the Lambton Quay where you will find all the high fashion boutiques and get to experience different specialty stores and the top retailers. Next up is Willis Street where you will find the best book stores along with friendly cafes.
Wellington Suburbs: In the suburban jungle of wellington you can find amazing shopping treats like Riddiford Street where the retro retailers thrive and all the ethnic boutiques exist. This mesh of cultures is one experience in itself. If its antique and vintage you prefer then try Thorndon Quay. Petone on Jackson Street is also a good option to check out for some vintage and secondhand items.
Malls: Wellington has only 3 large scale malls and department stores which are all good for getting to know local designers and the top retailers under one roof. They are Kirkaldie & Stains on Lambton Quay, Old Bank Arcade on also on Lambton Quay and Westfield Queensgate in Lower Hutt.
Vintage Stores: To get the best secondhand and vintage collections your best bet is Cuba Street where you will find numerous stores like ‘Hunters & Collectors’, ‘Ziggurat’ and ‘Past & Present’ etc which have large collections of antique pieces and even clothes. The staff is knowledgeable in their history and always welcome to part with it once you shop there.
Designer Stores: For anyone who loves fashion and can follow the latest trends are always willing to check out the top designer outlets. In Wellington you will find many unique and exceptional stores and boutiques like Estella’s Wardrobe on 34 Jesse Street, Hamilton & Murray at the corner of Featherston, and last but not least is the Designer Clothing Gallery in Thorndon Quay.
Independent Boutiques: Some of the best items are not found at designer stores but at independent boutiques especially if you are not one to follow trends but create your own style. Check out Voon on 142 Willis Street for the best dresses made from pretty and unique fabrics. Starfish on Willis Street is also a good option. Wellington is not shy for independent boutiques and the list is very long, some of the top rankers include, Red on Owen Street, Triangle on Victoria Street and Dandylion on Cuba Street.
Wellington is a budding fashionistas dream come true with its long list trendy and chic boutiques. There is also a long line up of trendy casual wear stores along with some very unique boutiques. So come on down to Wellington and prepare yourself for a shopping frenzy and go home and surprise all your friends with all your great finds… but make sure you take back some nice items for them too or they just might turn green with envy!
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