3 Best Shopping in North Island's West Coast, New Zealand

Thanks to leading New Zealand, Australian, French, Italian, Turkish, and Danish labels, this boutique has the best selection of designer clothing in town. It also stocks plus-size items, as well as European shoes. If you work up an appetite browsing, just wander through to the adjoining bakery and cafés.

For magnificent locally made arts and crafts with an edge, visit Kina, which exhibits the works of Taranaki artists and carries contemporary design pieces, from jewelry to sculpture.

Designer Taranaki-themed clothing and quality surfboards are sold here, plus you can check the shop's webcam to see if the surf's up at nearby Fitzroy Beach.