10 Shopping in New Plymouth That You Shouldn't Miss

Brand new chocolate shop, where Gavin Giles makes artisanal chocolate, hand-made truffles and decadent hot chocolate or flight coffee

Vintage Industries Ltd is a feast for the senses! GAZE upon a treasure trove of vintage lighting, marine and decor sourced from Europe and around the world! SMELL the aroma of coffee, woodfire smoke and polished oak, LISTEN to the eclectic range of music always setting the mood, TASTE the best flat whites in town and FEEL the warm hospitality of the friendly staff.

Welcome to a place of art and ideas. Expect the unexpected at the Govett-Brewster Art Gallery, showing contemporary art since 1970. Exhibitions change out every four months so there's always something new to experience. The new wing of the Govett-Brewster, the Len Lye Centre, showcases New Zealand-born artist Len Lye's ideas and artworks in film, sculpture, painting and photography. It also shows work by artists whose practice is related to Len Lye's. The boutique 60-seat cinema screens international film festivals, experimental, arthouse and cult movies, as well as a New Zealand cinema, symposia and lectures. Open seven days, 10am – 5pm (+ Thursday night films), the entrance to the art gallery is on Queen St. Entry is $15. Be sure to save some time for the Govett-Brewster Shop where you can find unique gifts of books, stationery, homewares, jewellery and cool kids’ stuff.

Real Tart is one of New Zealand's leading community art galleries showcasing the best of Taranaki art. Visitors to the gallery enjoy a variety of high calibre works which are both original and affordable. Many of Taranaki's top artists show their works in the restored and edgy former warehouse which is home to a impressive selection of paintings,sculptures,pottery,photography,jewellery and craft. Real Tart can be found just behind Puke Ariki museum.

Centre City is home to over 60 retailers and, in Taranaki, a number of the Australasian and national brands are only represented within the Centre. The fashion stores include Farmers, Max, Barkers, Cotton On Body, Hallensteins, Factorie and Guize. They are supported by a great selection of eateries including Tank, Lush Cafe & Gelato, Muffin Break, McDonalds and Asuka Sushi.

Lushington is a boutique and workroom located on main strip in town. Lushington creates limited edition, one of a kind designer jackets. Each jacket is designed & made by Belinda Hunt here in the store. A Lushington Jacket is a bespoke and beautifully designed piece of clothing. Each jacket has three signature features, stunning linings, the Lushington ring and a beautiful embroidery on the back.

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