West Coast Gallery Piha
It's well worth driving the winding road to this West Coast beach to see work by some 200 artists living in the region. On display are paintings, ceramics, sculptures, jewelry, photography, and glasswork—and even books and CDs. Prices range from NZ$20 or NZ$30 to thousands of dollars. The gallery hosts regular events and occasional theme art projects that draw visitors from the city as well as locals. Note that it's closed Monday through Wednesday.