4 Best Places to Shop in Auckland, New Zealand

In 2007, this gallery opened to showcase a range of New Zealand artists working across craft, fine art, and utilitarian art objects. The couple who set it up wanted to chart their own destiny, leaving behind careers in international property law and commerce to present the best artworks they could muster. Today the environment they created has become an important place for artists to exhibit and connect with buyers. You will find small and large pieces; anything and everything can be shipped.

This independent contemporary gallery shows both international and local artists, many outside the mainstream, and also hosts talks and seminars. There's a small shop where you might buy the work of a future superstar, or just something you like.

If you're looking for something different, this gallery exhibiting and selling contemporary New Zealand art, glass, ceramics, and jewelry is the place to go. Its location on Upper Queen Street is an easy walk from the center of town. Masterworks holds some 15 group and individual exhibitions a year, including student work, and will pack and ship any item purchased.

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.