Top Things to do in Bay of Islands
10 Gift & Specialty Shops in Bay of Islands That You Shouldn't Miss
Discover the best top things to do in Bay of Islands, New Zealand including Flying Fish Design Store, Makana Chocolate Boutique, Makana Confections, Scopes New Zealand, The Cabbage Tree Shop, Newport Chocolates, Bay of Islands Honey Shop, The Old Packhouse Market, Mahoe Cheese, South Sea Art.
Restaurants in Bay of Islands
1. Flying Fish Design Store
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 3 reviews
2. Makana Chocolate Boutique
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 227 reviews
This is a chocolate boutique where they make speciality chocolates before your eyes (and you can have a go too!) and the products are the best chocolates, without fear of contradiction, you'll find anywhere!
Reviewed By ladydoc2006 - Invercargill, New Zealand
We stopped in after visiting the Saturday market across the street while on holiday. It was fun watching them make the macadamia caramel corn and sampling the treats. The manager was so friendly and seemed genuinely interested in our family; she is a gem. The macadamia butter toffee crunch is addictively good. We bought a gift basket (a gift we gave ourselves) that included this, and the toffee crunch didn’t last 24 hours; we were all sneaking pieces of it. So so good! It would be cool if they expanded to the point of having more of a tour option or some type of interactive chocolate making experience,
3. Makana Confections
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 173 reviews
Reviewed By leoniec215 - Wellington, New Zealand
We stopped on our way out of Kerikeri for chocolate purchase and a coffee and ice cream stop next door. The chocolate treats are expensive but very delicious. Lovely clean and friendly place
4. Scopes New Zealand
5. The Cabbage Tree Shop
6. Newport Chocolates
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 116 reviews
Handcrafted Chocolates, made with 100% Swiss chocolate and infused with local New Zealand ingredients.
Reviewed By MargaretAnn2014 - Auckland, New Zealand
The chocolate experience will leave you wanting to return. We have returned here for the last 7 years since they opened their doors. Amazing chocolate drinks and of course individual chocolates and gift boxes. Photo of my teenage son to send to his siblings that couldn’t make the trip... ???? They are pricey but worth it... just try them ????
7. Bay of Islands Honey Shop
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 26 reviews
Discover New Zealand's biggest beehive! Enter if you dare . . . Free honey tasting. Full range of honeys, skincare, candles, health products, giftware, and more. All weather, all ages.
Reviewed By alisonp33
This was a very cool place to visit. Yes there is a huge selection of honey related things to buy - all good value- and the owner was fantastic. So passionate about bees and so informative! Really enjoyed watching the bees behaviours and recognising the different bees roles.
8. The Old Packhouse Market
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 101 reviews
OPEN EVERY SATURDAY from 8.30am- 1.30pm indoor and outdoor - RAIN OR SHINE!!! At the Bay of Islands Old Packhouse Market you will find good, honest, farm fresh products plus value added produce, fabulous artisan breads & pastries, delicious "street" food, great coffee and music. The Old Packhouse Market is also a good place to purchase gifts from a wide range of talented Arts and Crafts stallholders. There is a Cash out facility on site and plenty of parking. Direct from Northland Producers One of the best things about the Old Packhouse Market is being able to meet the grower, producer or maker and talk with them about their products. See, touch, smell and taste the goods! Then buy, knowing that they are fresh from the source, and find out where your food has come from and how to best prepare, cook or store it.
Reviewed By rei88 - Auckland, New Zealand
Lovely market with a bit of everything and food from the old packhouse is so good, the bakery food omg !!! All their venoisery is just soooo good, from croissant to cinnamon bun and baguette coming from a French place you will love their pastry that’s for sure.
9. Mahoe Cheese
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 10 reviews
10. South Sea Art
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 22 reviews
Reviewed By Scoblay - Auckland, New Zealand
Thank you Janet for helping us order our beautiful pieces from Lester Hill as a wonderful memory of our 10th wedding anniversary and of our time at the Duke and at Kororareka. We can't wait to receive it. Your shop is absolutely adored a with Lester's art. Thanks so much.
