Hokitika Craft Gallery
Hokitika Craft Gallery: Hours, Address, Hokitika Craft Gallery Reviews: 5/5
Hokitika Craft Gallery
Hokitika Craft Gallery
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10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Monday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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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.
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Trevor
1 contribution
Apr 2022
Absolutely fabulous craft shop to satisfy a large range of interests and very friendly staff. The most outstand part was I emailed them asking if they could courier an item I had spied and taken a photo of without my wife detecting me, it is for Mother’s Day. The correspondence was lightening quick, answered all my questions and provided me with bank details. I purchase the item around 1pm and it was on my door step at 950am the next day, we are in CHCH, NZ. It might be just over the alps, but I was expecting 2-3 days. The packaging was also top class. The item individually wrapped, then placed in a good-sized box with plenty of paper strips cushioning the item, brilliant. I’m extremely happy and will defiantly return, must see for all, great experience. Thanks, a mill, Trevor, Yes, I’m a male in a craft shop! and what an enjoyable experience it was….
Written 2 May 2022
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Laura
Dublin, Ireland37 contributions
Dec 2021 • Couples
Me and my boyfriend stopped here for having an idea about which Pounamu choose. Karen took a great care of us and shared a detailed description of the different types of stones and we found exactly what we were looking for! Loved the products in the store, highly recommended if you are in Hokitika.
Written 23 December 2021
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Grant N
Hastings, New Zealand1,266 contributions
Apr 2021
Stopped in for a look and were most impressed with everything in store. The lady in there was chatty and had a fund of local stories. Really worth a visit - there's something for everybody
Written 23 April 2021
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AnnaS
Richmond, New Zealand21 contributions
Oct 2020 • Solo
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.
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.
Written 8 October 2020
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Catherine C
Auckland, New Zealand201 contributions
Sep 2020 • Couples
What a gem! Such a well merchandised gallery of quality local and New Zealand art and craft, the shop is not cluttered, is stocked with a fabulous selection Aotearoa New Zealand inspired ware, we were welcomed into the store with a beautiful smile, this really was our top retail experience in Hokitika. Well done Hokitika Gift Gallery. Highly recommended.
Written 10 September 2020
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Asha
Melbourne, Australia4 contributions
Feb 2020 • Couples
I was searching for local but rear stones Aotea in NZ, and i was blessed to have found a great selection at Hokitika Craft Gallery. After chatting to the owner, I ended up get 2 amazing Aotea pieces. So, so happy with them, the quality of the stones is fantastic. Great shop, passionate about their local handmade crafts.
Written 21 March 2020
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DickFl
Henley, UK10 contributions
Feb 2020
A craft shop full of beautiful objects, staffed by helpful and friendly crafts people, not pushy though keen to make a sale obviously. Jim Gordon was particularly patient and encouraging in getting us to make up our minds about two jade pendants to celebrate many happy years together - better work here than in the more glossy and expensive main street outlets. Sorry we couldn't fit one of his wonderful wooden bowls into our luggage. Have you tried putting up the price a bit and offering free postage, Jim ? His recommendation of the Wildernss Lodge at Moeraki was spot on.
Written 8 March 2020
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thank you for your lovely comments! We've taken care to select a wide range of arts, crafts and specialized gift items and Jimmy's bowls are a special addition we are proud to display. Glad he multi-tasked as a tourist guide too! Your pendants will serve as a special reminder of your bond and time on the beautiful West Coast! Best regards, Juergen.
Written 9 March 2020
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Emily M
Basingstoke, UK3 contributions
Jan 2020 • Couples
We had such a lovely experience in the store that in the same morning we returned 3 times!! The artwork on display was beautiful (and able to be shipped internationally) which was great to hear.
The main reason we ended up buying two jade necklaces here was the quality of the pieces compared to some of the other shops in town. As the pieces we purchased were created by local artists, it felt more like they had purposely picked different pieces of jade and depending on the pattern or the colour had then let that dictate the style of the carving. We are thrilled with our pieces, they are going to be a lovely reminder of our trip. They lady who served us was delightful, helpful and generally great to speak to - even giving us the information about the Maori culture that we should gift these items to each other as it is part of the tradition. Along with the quality of the items in the store, her help and attentiveness really made it a lovely experience.
The main reason we ended up buying two jade necklaces here was the quality of the pieces compared to some of the other shops in town. As the pieces we purchased were created by local artists, it felt more like they had purposely picked different pieces of jade and depending on the pattern or the colour had then let that dictate the style of the carving. We are thrilled with our pieces, they are going to be a lovely reminder of our trip. They lady who served us was delightful, helpful and generally great to speak to - even giving us the information about the Maori culture that we should gift these items to each other as it is part of the tradition. Along with the quality of the items in the store, her help and attentiveness really made it a lovely experience.
Written 5 February 2020
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We're so pleased you enjoyed the gallery and that you were able to select some very special pieces in memory of your trip to NZ. The Pounamu carvers we represent certainly know how to work the stone and bring out the very best with their design and finish. We know you will treasure them for many years to come, thanks again for your generous and appreciative comments of your experience, best wishes, Monika
Written 9 February 2020
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Nadia S
26 contributions
Dec 2019 • Couples
New ownership obviously made a big impact on the aesthetics of this space setting off the local artisans work perfectly. I fell in love with the hand made teddy bears- all uniquely named. They were stunning! If you prefer locally made souvenirs then this is the place to go.
Written 23 December 2019
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Thank you for your kind words, we enjoyed transforming the new gallery and it's exciting to
showcase our artists in this space! Best regards, Monika
Written 30 December 2019
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BirdsongHokitikaYHA
19 contributions
Nov 2019
Exciting, vibrant and friendly gallery, showcasing and selling unique works by local artists at very reasonable prices. There's something for all tastes, and a large variety of works.The staff are super friendly and helpful
Written 15 November 2019
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Thank you for such positive sentiments! So glad you enjoyed the variety of work on display, we try
to meet all tastes and styles so it's great you found this to be the case with your gallery experience.
Best regards,Monika
Written 30 December 2019
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Frequently Asked Questions about Hokitika Craft Gallery
- Hokitika Craft Gallery is open:
- Sun - Sat 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Hotels near Hokitika Craft Gallery:
- (0.04 km) Teichelmann's Bed & Breakfast
- (0.08 km) Hokitika Fire Station Boutique Accommodation
- (0.19 km) Beachfront Hotel Hokitika
- (0.17 km) Mountain Jade Backpackers
- (0.13 km) Stumpers Accommodation
- Restaurants near Hokitika Craft Gallery:
- (0.02 km) Kitchen Hokitika
- (0.02 km) Sweet Alice's
- (0.11 km) The Hokitika Sandwich Company
- (0.11 km) Stella Cafe Hokitika
- (0.13 km) Fat Pipi Pizzas