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Wilderness Gallery

248 Reviews

#1 of 21 things to do in Hokitika

Museums, Shopping, Art Galleries

Closed Now: 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM

29 Tancred Street | West Coast, Hokitika 7810, New Zealand

Open today: 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM

Review Highlights

“Unique shop”

As soon as you come in, the pleasant and friendly atmosphere surrounds you and makes you feel just... read more

Reviewed yesterday

Xarait

Brussels, Belgium

via mobile

“Nice and interesting gallery”

I think the gallery has got more to offer than it seems to be. Carries art work, woodcraft which I... read more

Reviewed 2 days ago

rm_uyi

Singapore, Singapore

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Traveller Overview

5.0 248 reviews

Excellent90%
Very good9%
Average1%
Poor0%
Terrible0%

Travellers talk about

“local artists”(14 reviews)

“new zealand”(48 reviews)

“talented photographer”(4 reviews)

About

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...more

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Hours Today: 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM

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29 Tancred Street | West Coast, Hokitika 7810, New Zealand

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+64 3-755 7575

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Most Helpful Positive Review

Emma T

Reviewed 27 January 2018 via mobile

What a pleasant surprise!

After delicious pizza at Fat Pipi’s we found this little gem in a side street. High quality NZ design and beautiful photo art, the owner turned out to be the man behind the photos; a charming German with a great sense of humour and impressive...More

2 Thank Emma T

I am glad you loved the experience from the artwork to the conversation. Thanks for taking the time to share your experience. All the best, Juergen

Most Helpful Critical Review

cathnniv M

Goulburn, Australia

204

Reviewed 27 November 2015 via mobile

Ok gallery

I found this gallery just ok as the man behind counter (owner/artist i think) seemed a little grumpy and arrogant but we still bought some postcards and had a look at some lovely photography

1 Thank cathnniv M

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Xarait

Brussels, Belgium

Reviewed yesterday via mobile

Unique shop

As soon as you come in, the pleasant and friendly atmosphere surrounds you and makes you feel just right. Tons of pictures, all taken by the owner, world's only fossilized shells jewelry,... Have a chat with the owner because whether you buy something or not,...More

Thank Xarait

rm_uyi

Singapore, Singapore

2113

Reviewed 2 days ago

Nice and interesting gallery

I think the gallery has got more to offer than it seems to be. Carries art work, woodcraft which I absolutely adore and greenstone. Not so much of a 'typical' kind of artwork that you will see in most shops. Although I was not in...More

Thank rm_uyi

929jacquie

Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile

Quality gallery and gifts

Jurgen at the Wilderness Gallery is a talented photographer showcasing his own work and that of other eclectic local craftsmen at very reasonable prices. Jurgen was very helpful and friendly and this place well and truly deserves its #1 spot of places to visit in...More

Thank 929jacquie

umecking

Charlottesville, Virginia

Reviewed 3 weeks ago

Organized OAT store.

lovely store and friendly (German ) owner. I couldn't walk out without a souvenir. I loved the Canvas printing and the Penguins.

Thank umecking

roaming_kiwi58

Christchurch, New Zealand

744172

Reviewed 4 weeks ago

Nice photography

We have been in here a couple of times in recent years. The first time we stopped here we spoke to the owner, who was very friendly and interesting. We bought several pieces. Today we have been back in Hokitika again so checked it out...More

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_koringomata

Auckland, New Zealand

Reviewed 17 October 2018 via mobile

A treasure in Hokitika

Wilderness Gallery is a wonderful find, in Hokitika. Something for everyone, so much variety, with pieces that have been thoughtfully selected. We enjoyed our visit, thank you for making us so welcome.

Thank _koringomata

RobinHa88

Saalburg-Ebersdorf, Germany

Reviewed 10 October 2018 via mobile

High recommend shop

A lovely German couple which lead that shop with heaps of love and a special atmosphere. You will find a lot of different things from pics to sculptures and also jewelry made out of jade and other natural things. Everything you can buy is made...More

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Watzlaw_ER

Erlangen, Germany

Reviewed 2 October 2018 via mobile

Simply impressive!

I visited the gallery yersterday and was impressed of the beauty of the photography and the prints as well as the great selection of local art! If you are in Hokitika - visit this place!!

Thank Watzlaw_ER

likornios

Athens, Greece

721183

Reviewed 5 September 2018

not impressed

we drove by on our road trip, spend some time to explore this gallery but we considered everything overpriced.

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RjNimmo

Hunterville

129

Reviewed 28 August 2018 via mobile

What a gem

So lovely to chat with Juergen Schacke, the owner/photograher in store. The selection of his art and that of other local artists is well worth a viewing.

Thank RjNimmo

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