What to do and see in Nelson, South Island: The Best Shopping

Korimako Studio gives visitors the opportunity to meet local artist Jan Thomson at work and view her paintings (both acrylic and watercolour), often local landscapes.The studio is open 10am-5pm most days- visitors are welcome to phone or email first to check.

Art gallery space with 2 exhibitions spaces and an artisan range of gifts in our retail area. The gallery supports local artists and all works are genuine made here in Te Tau Ihu (Top of the South region. The building is 1930's heritage Exhibitions show case community groups, emerging and established local artists.

Fairholme Gallery is a fine art gallery set in one of the oldest settler homesteads of Golden Bay up the beautiful farmland of East Takaka Road. It offers a unique showcase of artwork from within and beyond Golden Bay in group, solo and inhouse shows within a wild and beautiful heritage garden setting.

Stylish, warm and inviting The Hollow is central Nelsons premier specialist tea store, gallery and event premises.

Wall To Wall Art Nelson (formerly known as Art@203 Gallery) is a light, bright, vibrant and colourful gallery in central Nelson run by a collective of 12 passionate local artists, together with selected guests, offering a huge variety of amazing artworks, art cards, prints and gifts.

Frock & Soul is a Modern Vintage Clothing store. We sell modern clothes with a vintage twist. Our clothes are funky, fun and functional, they flatter the feminine form and add a sense of fun into the everyday. Shop the decades for beautiful clothing and gifts. We are open 9.30 to 5 p.m Monday to Saturday 9.30 to 3 pm.

Isel Twilight Market is on every Thursday evening from 4.30pm until dark. Held in Isel park, Stoke, Nelson. Bring the whole family along and relax in the beautiful surroundings of the park. Indulge in the delicious cuisine from the street food carts. Find some treasures from the craft stalls and listen to the always fabulous live music.

The Quiet Dog Gallery is one of Nelson's leading dealer galleries specialising in quality New Zealand contemporary art. The gallery is in a fabulous industrial space with a 5m high ceiling and concrete floors. Alongside is The Framing Rooms, a sister business that offers bespoke picture framing.

ATELIER Studio|Gallery is an initiative that supports, represents, and promotes contemporary artists of faith. ATELIER runs a monthly exhibition programme that presents solo, collaborative, and group exhibitions of represented artists and new, emerging talent. ATELIER is a community where art, creativity, and faith connect.