Hokitika Glass Studio
Hokitika Glass Studio
4.5
8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Monday
8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday
8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday
8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday
8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday
8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday
8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
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A wonderful opportunity to watch the glassblowers create amazing glass art pieces - all whilst you perusing the studio.
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4.5
88 reviews
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lisa j
13 contributions
Jan 2025 • Couples
Back again to this wonderful shop. 1 large platter, 3 yellow penguins, a paua shell and 2 tumblers. Oh wait, Kirsty we went back on Wednesday and bought 2 cats! All the unique pieces are made by the glassblowers on the premises and are of high quality. We'll be back!
Written 14 January 2025
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20jag20
19 contributions
Mar 2024 • Friends
The glass blowing studio was easy to find in the main part of town. They had a beautiful selection of objects: mushrooms, penguins, vases and glasses. It was interesting to watch the craftsman making a glass kiwi.
Written 5 March 2024
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Mike B
Christchurch, New Zealand150 contributions
Aug 2020
Unfortunately the glass blower was not there on the Sunday that we visited, however the young girl in the shop was an exceptional host, and salesperson. I don't think that it was expensive, considering that it is all hand made. I love my two penguins and platter that I bought.
Written 25 August 2020
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Daniel W
Melbourne, Australia1 contribution
Jan 2025 • Family
My family had opened a few cabinets and collected a number pieces of glassworks (such as birds and swan), just like other shoppers did. We wanted to shop more because we love New Zealand and wanted to support the country in whatever tiny contributions. When we opened another cabinet near the counter, the old woman all of sudden stopped us and shut the cabinet. “Not for sale!” She exclaimed. I asked her why she didn’t lock the cabinet and take away the key? “None of your business! I am not going to takeoff the key!” She responded. We didn’t want her to continue yelling in front of our kids, so we left our shopping on the counter and prepared to leave. “Oh good!” The woman said. HOW RUDE!!!
Written 7 January 2025
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D D
1 contribution
Jun 2023
We visited this store with intentions of purchasing a wee momento to take home and love to support as many shops as possible, but the lady on Saturday morning was so rude, and couldn't even say good morning or smile! when we entered. We asked are you open, is it ok to come in and she just grunted at us. Beautiful glass work, we loved it but left with nothing because we felt like we where interrupting her day!
Written 11 June 2023
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lisa j
13 contributions
Jan 2020
Went to hokitika glass studio last year but didn't buy anything there was so much choice. Went back today having had a year to think about it, I bought a beautiful poutini basket, my husband a family of penguins, if fact everyone in our party bought something. This place is a must to visit, you can watch the glass blowers at work, admire the beautiful finished product, and of course buy a treasure. Kirsty served us and was so helpful and knowledgeable. See you next year!
Written 2 January 2020
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D C
SG233 contributions
May 2023
Great glass pieces. Loved them, bought a couple. BUT the service left the worst impression. Asked a question, do you have any bunnies or dogs? Curt answer from woman minding the place: "we don't do dogs". Note they do have glass pieces of cats. Definitely felt unwelcome. Made my purchases and left. Loved the pieces but won't go back again ever. I read all the reviews about great pleasant staff and wondered where they were!
Written 13 May 2023
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Martin R
32 contributions
Nov 2020
Show room is very nicely set out and staff very pleasant and helpful. Displays were very good and very high quality products.
Written 28 November 2020
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Emily
Singapore, Singapore33 contributions
Dec 2018 • Couples
I visited their website before I went to the shop. Thought to myself I have nothing to buy.. but since I passed by it along the way, I popped in to take a look. Never did I expected to be so attracted to the sea green koru that I bought not just one, but a set of three!!! That's $135, and they now sit prettily at my display shelf. Didn't regret a single bit! Do go in and have a look yourself!
Written 19 December 2018
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Thank you so much!! Pleased you liked it :-)
Written 20 December 2018
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tuesdaygrlnz
Kapiti Coast, New Zealand35 contributions
Oct 2018 • Family
Beautiful studio and showroom. You can watch the glass blowers as they work (it's fascinating!), and they sell the most beautiful pieces in the gallery. Prices for little animal figurines start at $20 - very reasonable compared to some we've seen! Worth a visit.
Written 13 October 2018
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leejieqi04
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Hi,I just want to know do we need to pay to get inside?
Written 8 December 2016
free to enter but a place for a donation if you a watching the guys work to show appreciation is available
Written 9 December 2016
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