Top 10 Gift & Specialty Shops in Manawatu-Wanganui Region, North Island

Inkt is New Zealand’s biggest pen shop. Inkt specialises in pens (800 in stock, including 300 fountain pens) and ink (500 colours), calligraphy supplies, wax seals and stamps, quality stationery and accessories. Inkt features rotating artist exhibitions and calligraphy workshops. There’s nothing else like this in NZ. Stop in and take a pen for a test drive. Open 8:30a – 5:30p M-F and 9a – 2p Sat.

Nevalea Alpacas, the largest alpaca farm in New Zealand, is home to over 950 friendly alpacas. We offer visitors ‘The Ultimate Alpaca Experience’ and have a range of different activities to choose from to give visitors an opportunity to get up close to the alpacas, hand feed them and feel just how soft and cuddly the alpacas are. We operate alpaca treks through the summer months, where visitors can walk an alpaca around the farm and see hundreds of alpaca come to greet them in the hills, spectacular views surrounded by alpacas. We also offer a shorter alpaca walk throughout the year as another option. We have baby alpacas all year-round, and for a unique opportunity offer visitors the chance to have a cuddle with a baby alpaca. Great up close and personal experiences and chances for some amazing photos. See our website for all activity options and bookings.

The Inspire Me Store and Wellness Centre is the creation of Michelle Grey, a woman with a passion for personal development and the Law of Attraction. In establishing Inspire Me in 2009, Michelle wanted to create a place where people could find tools such as books, CDs, DVDs and card decks that would help them navigate this exciting journey called life. Discovering Abraham-Hicks and Wayne Dyer that year transformed her life, resulting in the creation of Inspire Me. Michelle's love of beautiful things means the store is constantly filled with an interesting and eclectic range of gifts. A variety of holistic services are offered daily by independent practitioners working out of rooms at Inspire Me. We invite you to experience Inspire Me and perhaps allow your life to be transformed. Namaste

Formally the Ruahine Dairy Company and then Norsewear, New Zealand Natural Clothing continues to supply warm quality clothing. Enjoy a free tea or filter coffee while you browse Jeff Bryans Carving work in the Hovding Gallery, Antiques and locally written story books. The latest feature is the WopWops Wetland Park where you can see the Native Longfin Eel in its natural environment, they can live for up to 100 years you know! Allow yourself an hour and the kids can enjoy the double flying fox at Waterwheel Park across the road. 1 hour to Napier and 1 Hour to Palmerston North it is a great driver rest stop. Open 9am-5pm 7 Days

Waireka Honey Shop - We produce and stock an extensive range of 100% Natural New Zealand Honey and Bee Products. Including Manuka Honey. We also have a wide variety of Healthcare and Skincare products. Plus a delicious range of Honey Mead and Liqueurs. We also have a live observation Beehive in the Shop. Do try one of our legendary honey based ice-creams or a Real Berry ice-cream!

Humblebee Market showcases exclusively Kiwi Eco-Safe & Allergy Friendly Food and Wellbeing Artisans. Discover centuries old, Maori Rongoa healing balms, all natural skincare handcrafted by small New Zealand businesses that you won't find anywhere else! We provide the latest gourmet treats and fine foods in a lovely, relaxed forest setting. We love to empower people to make small sustainable changes that will ripple on for generations to come! Here you will find beeswax wraps, natural laundry powders, cleaning sprays, shampoo bars .. and so much more! Sit in the shade in our lovely outdoor setting in the courtyard if you feel like you need some fresh air on your travels - please use our complimentary WIFI. Definitely dog friendly!