Shopping in Auckland

Auckland is credited with the title of being the most happening shopping destination from the land of the kiwis. Places to shop in Auckland are aplenty and it has anything and everything that New Zealand offers. The never ending range of the popular souvenirs is bound to amaze you. These include sheepskin products, paua shell items, bone carvings, greenstone, woodcarving and turning, knitwear and leather goods. Wine, books, ceramics and designer clothings are also in the list.

Auckland's major shopping destinations are the best examples of consumer economy – you name it and you have it here in Auckland and under one roof! Giant malls with countless number of retail shops sell everything under the sun, from expensive designer stuff to exclusive items crafted by local artisans. These upscale shopping centers combine the best of shopping along with entertainment. The excellent food courts and eateries located at these malls, serve you the most delicious dish and the finest drink. Apart from this, some shopping centers even have entertainment shows and music concerts arranged for you on special occasions.

Here we give a few addresses where you will get just the perfect stuff for you and your loved one.

Artigiano is a new gallery, featuring local and contemporary New Zealand artwork, weavings and sculpture. Briarwood is the latest to join the fashion craze with chief designer Ange Marshall making quality in-vogue hand bags and has shoe collection to match. Chancery is located off High Street in Auckland's CBD. The shops within Chancery boast of high fashion stuff and the excellent eateries serve some of the delicious specialties for you. Clevedon Gallery houses a wide range of local art and craft, merino and possum fashion wear, mohair rugs and other items sourced from all over the world. Chocolate Boutique Café is a place which you have never come across anywhere else. Imagine the tempting aroma of high quality gourmet chocolates and coffee, the sight handmade chocolates and shelves overflowing with candy jars lining the walls. Try out the dessert café, it's awesome. Bliss Reflexology is the perfect place after days of walking and sightseeing to pamper yourself in the most indulgent manner.