Shop Taupo 2019

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Shopping in Taupō town is done the relaxed way — just park your car in the lakefront town centre and wander the streets, laneways and arcades.

You’ll find fashion boutiques with racks lined with local and international designer labels, vintage stores, homeware and gift shops, ceramics, and art and craft galleries full of beautiful items small enough to pack in a suitcase.

With many artists and artisans living in the region, beautiful art objects for the home are a specialty, like the luminous hand-blown art

glass inspired by New Zealand landscapes at Lava Glass, and hand-made ceramics by artist Judi Brennan at L’Arte Café, Gallery and Garden.

As you might expect in an adventure sport capital, there are outdoor and sporting goods stores to supply every sporting need, as well as maps, licenses and guides. On Saturday mornings, the Taupō Market at Riverside Park has stalls selling jewellery, candles, artisan crafts and homewares, hand-made children’s clothing and fresh produce, along with delicious street food and coffee.

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Outdoor adventures Everything in Taupō begins with the incredible natural landscapes. From the sparkling waters of Lake Taupō and the breathtaking panorama of Tongariro National Park, to ancient forests, pristine rivers, and startling geothermal terrain, Taupō is one of the most beautiful places in the world to explore.

The region’s outdoor and sporting goods stores are well set up to equip you with all your sporting needs and safety equipment, whether you want to rent, or buy. From fishing tackle to footwear,

camping goods, ski and snowboard gear, watersports and specialist outdoor clothing, as well as maps, licenses and guides, nothing is difficult to find. You’ll not only receive excellent product knowledge and a wide range, but also insider secrets from locals who know and love Taupō’s outdoors.

With cycling being extremely popular, Taupō is home to the largest number of specialist bike stores (including e-bikes) in the country, making hiring a bike, buying new, or finding specialist parts easy.

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Crafted with love Taupō has a vibrant art and craft culture bred by its relaxed pace of life. From contemporary painting, sculpture, ceramics and glassblowing to traditional Māori carving and weaving, the area draws creatives and artisans to the region who produce a wealth of gorgeous work.

In the main towns, there are galleries, gift shops, artist studios, and boutique design stores offering a creative edit of furniture, homewares and handcrafted objects, and Taupō Museum offers both inventively curated exhibitions

and a shop — He Taonga Iti — that sells prints and the ‘small treasures’ that its name means. A little further afield, the studio galleries of award-winning glass artist Lynden Over of Lava Glass and ceramicist Judi Brennan of L’Arte are relaxed places to spend an afternoon browsing the unique and beautiful objects d’art and having a coffee in the garden cafés.

Many of Taupō’s stores ship worldwide so you can continue your travels knowing that your little piece of New Zealand will arrive safely on your doorstep.

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Boutique shopping You don’t have to wander far in Taupō town to discover independent stores combining fashion and art with contemporary New Zealand-made jewellery and accessories. Is This Love carries New Zealand’s best-known fashion labels, while Charlie Who is a lifestyle hub stocking high-end local fashion, leatherwear, jewellery and imported brands. Many stores offer cosy New Zealand wool, merino and possum products, which make great gifts and souvenirs to take home.

Plentiful streetside parking makes wandering the laneways

and streets easy, and you’ll also find excellent eateries and green spaces to rest or picnic.

Vibrant, large-scale murals created during the annual Graffiato: Taupō Street Art Festival will surprise you around many corners as you meander the streets.

Taupō’s retailers are committed to caring for our environment as kaitiaki (guardians) by becoming single-use plastic bag-free.

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Wellness Taupō’s natural thermal springs have been a place of rejuvenation and purification for centuries. The gently steaming wai ora (healing waters) that bubble up naturally throughout the region are known to relieve sore muscles, and the mineral-rich geothermal mud is prized by day spas as a body wrap to detoxify and deeply cleanse skin. An afternoon spent relaxing in the warm waters of a thermal pool at a spa resort or family-friendly hot pool complex (while the kids play) is a great way to end an active

holiday or soak the tiredness from muscles after a long hike or bike ride.

At the region’s luxury lodges, indulgent spas offer world-class massage, body and facial treatments, and often run wellness retreats.

A full range of health, beauty and wellness treatments — from skincare to massage, including local approaches using volcanic hot stones, traditional Māori techniques and mānuka honey as a masque — can be found at the regions day spas, and there are several yoga centres around the region.

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We have retail stores in Taupo.

Gifts for every occasion.

We stock a broad range of products including clothing, crystals, sterling silver and gem jewellery, posters, souvenirs, body piercings and ornaments.

Now stocking EVap and ELiquids.

We also carry Nemeses ornaments, statues and fairies as well as Anne Stokes.

We have everything you need for a 21st celebration.

Get in touch to see how we can help you.

88a Ruapehu St, Taupo Hours: Mon - Fri 9am - 5pm Sat 9.30am - 4pm Sun 10am-3pm

stardustwanganui@xtra.co.nz www.stardustcreations.co.nz Ph 07 378 5884

Skin Sanctuary

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Services

Brands

Life Pharmacy Taupo 35-37 Heu Heu Street, Taupo Phone: +64 (7) 378 6100 Fax: +64 (7) 378 6101 Email: taupo@lifepharmacy.co.nz Store Hours Mon - Fri: Sat: Sun:

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Diamond Laser Medispa

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At Diamond Laser Medispa we know that looking after yourself is increasingly becoming both a science and an art. Diamond Laser Medispa is Taupō’s leading and largest beauty spa and skin clinic - your haven for beauty therapy. We pride ourselves on our knowledge and expertise in the latest appearance medicine technology, tattoo removal, laser hair removal, advanced skin treatments and great customer service. We are Taupō’s top beauty team winning the 2018 Stella customer service awards.

We have designed an elegant and luxurious Taupō beauty spa in which to pamper and spoil you. All aspects of our skin clinic and treatments have been developed with your comfort and privacy in mind. Your time with us is simply that: your time, and our consistent focus is to make that special.

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10a Totara Street, Taupō +64 7 378 4823 info@diamondlaser.co.nz diamondlaser.co.nz

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Envy Hair Beauty and Nails

ENVY Hair, Beauty and Nails is Taupō’s number one hair beauty and nail salon, conveniently located right in the heart of town centre Taupō. Get in touch with us for all your hair and beauty wedding packages, hair-cuts, colours and treatments, spray tanning, eyelash A T E W

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tinting and extensions, waxing and hair removal, manicure and pedicure packages including acrylic and shellac.

For a full list of our products and services visit our website. You can also save time and book your next appointment online!

2/30 Tuwharetoa Street, Taupō +64 7 377 8588 info@envybeautynails.com envyhairbeauty.co.nz

Merino Downunder

Slip out of the cold, add a splash of colour and warm up in our classic knitwear. Keep a piece of New Zealand with you wherever you go, with our versatile and timeless wardrobe essentials.

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Visit us today for the best in New Zealand made Merino and Merino / Possum garments at the very best prices.

45 Tongariro Street, Taupō +64 7 376 8547 pointongroup@xtra.co.nz

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The Woolshed

The Woolshed team offers fine New Zealand made products with great New Zealand made service. It is no ordinary shopping experience at The Woolshed, you are purchasing world renowned wool. We specialise in quality sheepskins – a natural living product,

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wool sweaters – comfort for you and the environment, sheepskin boots and slippers – the product that breathes, stylish clothing for all seasons, possum and merino knitwear and accessories (including Merino Mink) and knitting wools and patterns.

Cnr Ruapehu & Paora Hapi Streets, Taupō +64 7 378 9513 woolshed.taupo@xtra.co.nz

Village Squire

Village Squire Menswear is a unique contemporary store located in Taupō, in the heart of the North Island.

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offering everything for the man who is looking for a distinctive, individual style.

Opening Hours: Monday - Thursday 9am - 5pm Friday 9am - 5pm Saturday 9am - 4pm Sunday 10am - 4pm

12 Heuheu Street, Taupō +64 7 378 7441 hamish@villagesquire.co.nz villagesquire.co.nz

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Charlie WHO

Create your space and design story at Charlie WHO – a new lifestyle and design store in Taupō. A beautifully curated hub of fashion, art and homeware. The independent lifestyle store showcases both local and international designers, with an emphasis on creativity and individuality.

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Charlie WHO represents New Zealand fashion labels such as Commoners, La Tribe and International Labels such as American Vintage, One Teaspoon, Leon and Harper, Brixton, Assembly Label, The Fifth Label, C & M, Spring Court and Status Anxiety.

24 Heuheu Street, Taupō +64 7 378 3969 charlotte@charliewho.nz charliewho.nz

Spacecraft

At Spacecraft you’ll find carefully curated cool stuff, homewares, eco products and gifts that inspire. With a passion for New Zealand artists, handcrafted objects and sustainable products we know the story of our makers. Our ever-changing range of hand-selected products will make you A T E W

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smile. If you’re looking for something to enhance your lifestyle, a quirky present for a friend or family, we’ll help you find that perfect gift - one you’ll never want to give away. We’re located in the Suncourt Plaza - we’d love a visit or discover us online.

Suncourt Plaza, 19 Tamamutu Street, Taupō +64 7 378 2041 shop@spacecraftcreative.co.nz spacecraftcreative.co.nz

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Lava Glass

Lava Glass is an art glass gallery, glassblowing studio, sculpture garden and café complex that gives a unique and fascinating window into the world of glassblowing. Observe the craftsmanship of the glassblowers live, daily from 9.30am.

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Explore the collection of original New Zealand glass art in the gallery and stroll through a garden with more than 600 magnificent sculptures.

The café offers breakfast, lunch and afternoon tea.

165 State Highway 5, RD4, Taupō +64 7 374 8400 lavaglass.nz

The Eye of a Needle

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Taupō’s newest sewing centre – where anything is possible.

linen, books, bags, sewing accessories, kits and homeware products.

The Eye of a Needle is your onestop sewing shop for all your sewing supplies. We stock patchwork fabric,

We are the official Bernina dealer for the Taupō region; visit us for Bernina sales and services.

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30 Tamamutu Street, Taupō +64 7 376 5965 theeyeofaneedle.co.nz

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Chef’s Complements

Whether you cook for your family or in a high-pressure commercial kitchen, from home to hospitality, Chef’s Complements have everything you need. Chef’s Complements’ appetising selection of kitchen essentials will keep you excited about creating and serving A T W W

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food – whether for profit or for praise – so you can get the compliments you deserve. Open 7 days a week – come and visit Taupō’s world class, unrivalled kitchenware retail destination!

Instagram: chefscomplementsnz

11 Gascoigne Street, Taupō +64 7 377 4455 chefscomplements.co.nz facebook.com/ChefsComplements

John Taylor Jewellers

John Taylor Jewellers are the exclusive stockists in Taupō of the exquisitely crafted “Evolve” jewellery. Inspired

by New Zealand’s unique culture and natural beauty. Evolve brings beautifully crafted New Zealand jewellery, with meaning and soul, to customers across the globe.

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Designed here in New Zealand, inspired by our natural treasures, each piece has its own special meaning. All Evolve jewellery is handcrafted with care, to the highest standards. We use the best natural materials including solid sterling silver, solid 9 carat gold and genuine NZ greenstone.

8 Heuheu Street, Taupō +64 7 377 4123 facebook.com/johntaylorjewellers

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Lindy Sweet Pea Antiques & Collectables

Taupō

We are an Antique and Collectables store specialising in a range of delightful items for the discerning buyer.

you never knew existed, you’ll find an assortment of goodies here, from interior design inspiration to vintage collectables to fancy giftware.

Discover treasures and hidden gems

You’ll be surprised at what you find…

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16a Oruanui Street, Taupō +64 7 378 2437 lindysweetpea@gmail.com facebook.com/LindySweetPeaAntiques

Huka Honey Hive

Taupō

This unique honey experience offers FREE honey, mead and liqueur tastings; 100% pure NZ and Manuka honeys; natural skincare, health and well-being products and many unique gifts. Delicious honey ice-creams and coffees. Open 7 days, FREE entry.

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65 Karetoto Road, Taupō +64 7 374 8553 sales@hukahoneyhive.com hukahoneyhive.com

The Linen Room

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Exclusive stockists of a large range of gorgeous luxurious bed linen to create a relaxing haven to sleep well.

Be enticed in by the wonderful fragrances and beautiful displays, to find the perfect gift, nursery item or bed linen.

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9 Marama Arcade, Heuheu Street +64 7 376 5660 thelinenroom.co.nz facebook.com/thelinenroom

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L’Arté Café & Gallery

Taupō

L’Arté’s unique Café and Gallery are nestled in a large established garden filled with art and mosaics by ceramic artist Judi Brennan.

The oversized outdoor mosaic living room is a must see.

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255 Mapara Rd, Acacia Bay, Taupō +64 7 378 2962 us@larte.co.nz larte.co.nz

Rocks & Diamonds

Taupō

Rocks & Diamonds is a manufacturing jeweller. Managing all their repairs on-site, from sizings, re-clawing, re-modeling, valuations and more. We also have a wide range of handmade, and personally picked pieces on display in our stylish showroom.

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34 Horomatangi Street, Taupō +64 7 377 4080 rocksanddia@gmail.com rocksanddiamonds.co.nz

Mt Ruapehu Snow Depot

We’re all about getting you onto the snow as quickly as possible. Visit our team in Taupō to pick up your lift passes, ski and snowboard rentals before you go. We can also book your lessons to improve your skills on the

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snow and a shuttle to the mountain to save you the hassle of driving.

Sky Waka gondola tickets and dining packages can also be purchased here to ensure you get the best table in the house upon arrival!

32a Roberts Street (behind Coffee Club), Taupō +64 7 892 4000 ext 7862 snowdepot@mtruapehu.com mtruapehu.com

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Bodyworx Fitness and Health

Taupō

Move your body while on holiday - at Bodyworx Fitness and Health. Locally owned and operated fitness facility.

Casual day rates, 1 week memberships, classes, personal training, massage and more. Ring now to move and improve your holiday.

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33 Oruanui Street, Taupō +64 7 378 1115 info@bodyworxtaupo.co.nz bodyworxtaupo.co.nz

Pack & Pedal Taupō

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Taupō’s friendliest bike shop is locally owned and we’re open 7 days.

Whether you want to buy a new bike, fix your old bike or hire one of our mountain bikes, pathway bikes or tandems, we can help!

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7 Tamamutu Street, Taupō +64 7 377 4346 taupo@packandpedal.co.nz packandpedaltaupo.com

Spa Road Laundromat

For all your laundry and self service needs. Our premises have fast dryers, large washing machines, domestic laundry, all types of bedding, curtains, hot or cold washes, folding services, convenient location and easy parking.

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do - you can drop off your laundry then pick it up later, or come in and put your washing on yourself. We’ll take care of whatever you need.

Opening Hours: 7 days, 7.00am - 9.00pm

177 Spa Road, Taupō +64 22 162 3377 sparoadlaundromat.co.nz

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Useful information Visitor Information Centres

Emergencies

i-SITE Taupō A 30 Tongariro Street, Taupō T +64 7 376 0027 or 0800 525 382 E taupovc@lovetaupo.com Open daily except Christmas Day and ANZAC morning.

Police, Fire and Ambulance 111

i-SITE Turangi A Ngawaka Place, Turangi T +64 7 386 8999 or 0800 288 726 E turangivc@lovetaupo.com Open daily except Christmas Day.

Turangi Police Station 4 Ohuanga Road, Turangi T +64 7 386 7709

Mangakino Information Desk A Mangakino Civic Centre, Rangatira Drive, Mangakino T +64 882 8191 Open Monday to Friday 9am to 4pm

Accident and Emergency Medical — Taupō Hospital 24 hour emergency department A 32 Kotare Street T +64 7 376 1000

Department of Conservation Visitor Centre A Whakapapa, Mt Ruapehu T +64 7 892 3729 E tongarirovc@doc.govt.nz Open daily 8am to 4.30pm (May to Sep) 8am to 5.30pm (Oct to Apr) Mountain weather report Tongariro National Park Weather MetPhone Mt Ruapehu, Whakapapa snow reports and ski/boarding facilities information T 0900 999 15 W mtruapehu.com Metservice Tongariro Alpine Crossing and Taupō weather reports W metservice.com

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Taupō Police Station A 21 Story Place (behind the i-SITE) T +64 7 378 6060

Mangakino Police Station A Rimu Street, Mangakino T +64 7 882 9070

Banks and ATMs Trading banks in Taupō are open Mon to Fri, except public holidays, 9am to 4:30pm. ATMs are outside most banks and several other locations throughout the region, including Turangi, Whakamaru (near Mangakino) and National Park (near Mt Ruapehu).

Taupō Airport Domestic flights depart daily International flights are a 3.5 hour drive away at Auckland International Airport.

W airnewzealand.co.nz W soundsair.com Driving times Auckland to Taupō: 3.5 hours Rotorua to Taupō: 1 hour Napier to Taupō: 2 hours Wellington to Taupō: 4.5 hours

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Vehicle rentals There are a range of rental cars and campervans available from several Taupō based companies. Drivers must be 21 years or over and have a current driver’s licence.

Taxis Great Lake Taxis, Taupō T +64 7 377 8990 Blue Bubble Taxis, Taupō T +64 7 378 5100 My Waka Your Waka Taxi, Turangi T +64 21 146 7654 Foreign exchange NZ Post will convert foreign cash to NZ$ without commission at any PostShop. Banks will also convert foreign cash.

Goods & services tax (GST) A GST of 15% is included in the cost of all goods and services in New Zealand, except for purchases at duty-free shops.

Postal services Taupō PostShop A 46 Horomatangi Street T +64 7 378 9093 Turangi PostShop A 2 Ohuanga Road T +64 7 386 7769 Paetiki PostShop A 230 Taharepa Road T +64 7 378 0404 Mangakino PostShop A 69 Rangatira Drive T +64 7 882 8555

Freedom camping There are four council-managed areas throughout the region where you can camp in a nonself-contained vehicle, and many more options for those with certified self-contained vehicles.

The maximum stay at a single site is three nights and four days, before it’s time to move on and make space for another traveller.

Look out for signs around the region that help you determine whether you can park your vehicle up for the night. If in doubt check the Taupō District Council website taupodc.govt.nz or chat to i-SITE staff.

Keeping our waters clean Taupō’s waterways are some of the cleanest in the world. Please make sure you know how to protect the quality of Taupō’s lakes and rivers from invasive weeds, algae and pest fish. Follow these simple instructions whenever you move between waterways. Check your equipment and remove any visible matter such as weed or algae. If your gear has not been dry for at least 48 hours then clean with a 5% detergent solution and soak for at least one minute. Ensure your gear is completely dry to touch, inside and out, then leave to dry for another 48 hours before you use it. biosecurity.govt.nz Love Taupō E info@lovetaupo.com W lovetaupo.com Facebook: LoveTaupoNZ Twitter: LoveTaupoNZ Instagram: LoveTaupoNZ Design by Osborne Shiwan Produced by ninetyblack

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