Top Things to do in West Coast Region
What to do and see in West Coast Region, South Island: The Best Shopping
Discover the best top things to do in West Coast Region, New Zealand including Hokitika Craft Gallery, The Soap Box, Bonz 'N Stonz Carving Studio, Revell Street Market, Wilderness Gallery, Westside Rides, Garth Wilson Jade, Heritage Jade, Shades Of Jade, TP Goldsmiths.
Restaurants in West Coast Region
1. Hokitika Craft Gallery
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 62 reviews
The Hokitika Craft Gallery is a unique space displaying a rich variety of both art and craftwork. It provides an excellent opportunity to buy exciting works made locally and showcases the talent, skill and originality of some of the very best creative people on the West Coast and the rest of Aotearoa / New Zealand.
Reviewed By Adventure51480305918 - Richmond, New Zealand
On walking past I was immediately drawn to this gallery as a craftsperson myself. I am a Kiwi and rarely visit the plethora of tourist craft shops that abound in our country. The Hokitika Craft Gallery offers beautifully crafted objects by local artists. They have a range of items that I've not seen anywhere before. Bought some beautiful little gift cards for future use. Locally made beard balm for my husband, hand balm for myself (both with without plastic containers). And only just resisted the beautiful garden sculptures on display. The lovely lady working during my visit was both welcoming and very knowledgeable about the 70+ artists and crafts people represented in the shop. Would definitely visit again and highly recommend if you're looking for a unique and we'll made local item.
2. The Soap Box
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 3 reviews
3. Bonz 'N Stonz Carving Studio
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 95 reviews
Bonz N Stonz is a boutique carving studio in Hokitika, South Island New Zealand. We provide a 360° experience that allows you to experience the New Zealand tradition of carving. In our sessions you will learn about the signficance of carving in Maori culture. With the help of our master carvers we will teach you carving skills and help you design your own piece to take home. You can carve a piece from jade, bone, or shell.
Reviewed By danigross88 - Christchurch, New Zealand
Absolutely recommend this place and activity! My wife and I came here at the start of a west coast roadie. It was a wonderful experience. The staff are all incredibly friendly, super helpful and knowledgable. Making your own jade piece is a really unique experience and one that we loved. Melwin made our experience all the more special and memorable. Thank you all for a wonderful day!
4. Revell Street Market
5. Wilderness Gallery
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 297 reviews
At the Wilderness Gallery award winning wildlife and landscape photographer Juergen Schacke's stunning photography is complemented by a variety of unique handcrafted giftware by handpicked New Zealand artists - jewellery, woodware, pottery, sculptures, bronze, stone all 100% New Zealand made. Artwork can be packed and shipped worldwide. Lately the Gallery has introduced new artwork from some of New Zealand finest artists: Marc Zuckerman MZ design contemporary woodware, Chris Weaver pottery, Jay Lloyd bronze artist, Mark Dimock wood carver /sculpturer. Aden Hoglund and Peter Bishop- jade carvers.
Reviewed By CMelissa7 - Vancouver, Canada
Excellent selection of locally made New Zealand art, including stunning photography of NZ wildlife and landscapes that you’ll want to take home with you! The penguin photography was a huge highlight. Very friendly service and great to see so many artisans featured in this beautiful shop. Definitely worth a visit- we were so glad we stopped in!
6. Westside Rides
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 17 reviews
Reviewed By rachelpM8352YY
Ric was an absolutely fantastic asset on our West Coast Wilderness Trail adventure. He supplied and fitted 8 high-quality bikes, moved our luggage and helped with all pick-ups and drop-ups and went above and beyond to look after our group. Ric and his lovely wife Anna were so hospitable and kind (and especially patient with our children) and full of really useful tips on everything from the technicalities of the trail through to where to get the best coffee. Ric is an absolute character who has added a really authentic local flavour to our trip and we could not recommend him more highly. Thanks Ric! We will be back!
7. Garth Wilson Jade
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 132 reviews
On the road to Shantytown, just 600 metres from the main road, you will find Garth Wilson's Jade studio and gallery. With a large parking and turning area you can come in and see Garth carving New Zealand pounamu (jade). Garth is a descendant of the Ngati Mahaki and Ngati Waewae tribes who were the original pounamu traders in New Zealand. This allows Garth and his family customary rights to go onto West Coast mountain sides and rivers to collect the pounamu (jade) themselves. Garth hand draws the designs and carves all sculptures, pendants and jewellery from New Zealand stone. Come in and handle some of the best New Zealand pounamu, find out about Garth's family history with the Pounamu, see some of our artefacts and discover the meanings and stories behind the Maori designs. Garth Wilson Jade - for that special piece!
Reviewed By faerygirl101 - Christchurch, New Zealand
Visiting Garth and Jo at the studio is a wonderful experience - you hear about the journey of the pieces, from how Garth and his family search the rivers for the raw stone, how he carries them back and works on them for months, first crudely then intricately to make the most beautiful pounamu we have ever seen. We commissioned a piece for a very special occasion and the result was so much better than we had hoped for, and learning how to wear it before gifting it so your mana is gifted too just made it so very personal. Thank you Garth and Jo, Arohanui (much love)
8. Heritage Jade
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 33 reviews
Reviewed By SandalwoodRaindrops
Amazing works. Colin was amazing- friendly, knowledgeable and helpful. I highly recommend you check it out.
9. Shades Of Jade
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 77 reviews
Here at Shades Of Jade we are proud to showcase Pounamu that is 100% genuine West Coast Jade. Located in the center of Mawhera/Greymouth, established in 2000 we stock a beautiful range of locally sourced Pounamu that has been expertly carved into pendants, earrings, rings or unique sculptures. Our specialty is the unique Flower Jade a rich green Pounamu with yellow or white accentuated markings that is found 15kms from Greymouth. We love helping you find that extra special piece of Pounamu.
Reviewed By feipo - Tauranga, New Zealand
It was a pleasure to meet Warren and Catherine. They were so knowledgeable and friendly. Warren spent a long time to help us to choose the right pieces. We left the shop happy with 3 lovely pieces. We were so glad that we found this shop by chance as it was off the main street. It's a nice shop to visit if you are in Greymouth.
10. TP Goldsmiths
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 12 reviews
TP Goldsmiths has been located in Hokitika since 2002.We are the proud members of Jewellers & watchmakers of New Zealand. We are registered for after loss jewellery estimates by JWNZ.We have recently launched our new jewellery range called LUMINARY JEWELLERY inspired by Eleanor Catton's Novel 'The Luminaries'. This range includes beautiful hand crafted limited edition pieces based on chapters, characters & colours inspired by the book.
