Things to do in Southland Region, South Island: The Best Gift & Specialty Shops

Situated in the Old Railway Station the Five Finger Craft Shop is filled with a wide variety of locally handmade crafts. Such things as knitted wool jerseys, scarves, socks, hats also ceramics, jewellery, quilting, art, baby items, soaps, Kiwiana, christmas and wooden products and many more items as well. In addition we have a great range of guides and travel brochures in our Information Section

Toottoot.co.nz is a model railway retailer located in Invercargill, New Zealand. We retail products from the following brands: Marklin, Trix, LGB, Roco, Fleischmann, Kato, Faller, Pola, Noch, Auhagen, Vollmer, Kibri, Viessmann, ESU Loksound, PECO, Bachman Branchline, Busch and others. We offer a full range of locomotives, rolling stock and scenic items.

The Otautau Art and Crafts Gallery is based in a renovated 1902 Methodist church on the main street of Otautau, Southland. The gallery has a wide range of New Zealand art and crafts including original paintings, prints, photography, cards, woodwork, glass ware, pottery, jewellery, handmade leather handbags, and much more. Famous artists on show include John K Reed, Julie Greig, Lynnley Driver, Graham Brinsley, Kate Williamson, Rachael Errington, Harold Coop, Richard Williams, Sam Earp, Bari Duncan, Lindsay Muirhead, Brian McCracken, Wayne Vickers, Sue Currie, Lorna Allan, Lyn Henry, and many more. There is something for everyone here with prices ranging from $3.50 upwards.

Wild Wool Gallery is situated at Kepler Mountain View Alpacas, an alpaca farm on the outskirts of Lake Manapouri, Fiordland National Park. Jessie, the proprietor, is a fibre artist who works in her studio on the alapca farm hand felting bespoke fine alpaca wearable art pieces from her alpaca fibre. Visit to view the creations and own one of her unique one off art works.

This wonderful Shop has been created to offer those an enjoyable and easy shopping experience, especially for those busy woman out there with families and careers who often don’t get a lot of time to shop. Simply Special offers you both an online store and a Beautiful Boutique in the heart of Invercargill you can visit for a relaxing browse.

A hand picked collection of the best arts and crafts from Southland and Central Otago. Hand made and unique items from photography, jewellery, ceramics, cards, art and much more. A visit is a must for those travelling to Te Anau and Queenstown. Conveniently located half way between the two towns for a quick stretch and shop.

Visit the 2 smallest bookshops in New Zealand. The smallest is for children selling second hand books, has a small library, also soft toys that children can take home for sleep overs. The bigger shop specializes in all topics relating to 45 South Degrees and Below. New and second hand, rare and specialist books. Open October through to April.

The Eastern Southland Art Gallery is home to the internationally renowned John Money Collection and Ralph Hotere Gallery, and also features a diverse programme of temporary exhibitions and events. During your trip to the South, the Eastern Southland Gallery is a must see attraction that is suitable for all ages.

Our concept store offers a wide range of our chocolates and truffles and the finest of coffee and food. All baked in our premises using fresh local ingredients where ever possible, our food has a seriously good reputation.