Shopping in Wellington

From boutiques stocking local and international designers, to quirky gift stores, Wellington is a treasure trove of beautiful objects. The Golden Mile formed by Lambton Quay, Willis Street, Manners Street and Courtenay Place encompasses some of the best shopping on offer in Wellington.

Lambton Quay

Home to all of Wellington's larger and more well known shopping brands. 

Lambton Quay is also home to Wellington's major department store, David Jones, where you'll find everything from the latest fashion trends, to quality homeware and childrenswear, all under one roof in this stunning store. 

The Old Bank Arcade is one of Wellington’s most distinguished heritage buildings. In modern times, the former Bank of New Zealand headquarters is a prime shopping destination with a few hidden secrets up its sleeve.

Willis Street

Just a hop, skip and a jump from Lambton Quay lies Willis Street, featuring beautiful boutiques and hidden gems.

Spots to check out:

  • Unity Books
  • The Old Bank Arcade
  • Coco Wellington
  • Keats Boutique
  • Bello
  • Quoil
  • Untouched World
  • Voon
Victoria Street
Less well known for its shopping hot spots, Victoria Street is home to some of Wellington's most iconic stores.

Spots to check out: 

  • Good as Gold
  • The Village Goldsmith
  • Vessel
  • Made it
  • Lonely
  • AVID Gallery
  • Superette
  • Hurricane Denim
  • Kilt

Wakefield Street

At first glance an unassuming street, but closer inspection reveals high-end shops, galleries, eateries and specialist food stores. 

Spots to check out:

  • Gubbs Shoes
  • Karen Walker
  • Small Acorns (corner of Blair & Wakefield Streets)
  • Kura Gallery (Allen Street off Wakefield Street)
  • Brown & Co
  • Harry's
  • Wanda Harland

Cuba Street

Cuba Street is the capital of cool and is arguably the best known strip in Wellington. With its pedestrianised heart and heritage listed facades, Cuba Street and the wider Cuba Quarter are sprinkled with eclectic urban design outposts, high-quality thrift stores and a miscellany of cafes, restaurants and bars. The bohemian area is a great place to people watch and absorb the artistic culture in between bargain hunting.

Spots to check out:

  • Hunters and Collectors
  • Iko Iko
  • Recycle Boutique (on Vivian Street off Cuba Street)
  • Madame Fancy Pants
  • Abstract
  • Wellington Apothecary
  • The Ferret Bookshop
  • Lazule
  • Paper Bag Princess
  • Ziggurat
  • Frutti

Ghuznee Street

Once home to a failing video store and a handful of secondhand shops, Ghuznee Street is now a bustling shopping precinct in the heart of Wellington CBD.

Spots to check out:

  • Twenty-Seven Names
  • Precinct 35
  • Caughley
  • Mandatory
  • The Service Depot
  • ENA
  • Deadly Ponies

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