Based in Tawa, owner Kash makes and sells the most divine skincare, aromatherapy and home fragrance products around. Available online or through her Tawa store, you can choose your own products to go in a gift box, or she has several pre-curated options for you to choose from.
Located online and in their Cuba Street store, Wellington Apothecary specialises in skincare, herbal teas and tonics, haircare and aromatherapy. With herbalists, nutritionists, massage therapists and naturopaths onsite to help you curate a gift your recipient is sure to adore.
Know someone who’s got a hankering for some craft beer? The Garage Project brews a large variety of craft beers to select from, or simply choose one of their gift packs to give your recipient a variety of flavours. Should you wish to do some sampling first, head over to the Aro Cellar Door which is right next to the brewery in Aro Valley.
It’s the stuff dreams are made of! The Wellington Chocolate Factory is located on Eva Street, Te Aro, and your nose will tell you when you get there! There is also a tour of their factory available, so you can combine both a gift purchase and tour in one. If your recipient is a chocolate fanatic, they may like to have a masterclass with the onsite chocolatier!
A well-loved Wellington brand, ikoiko have been based on Cuba Street ever since the late 1990’s. Their gift cards are designed and printed locally, and many demonstrate the owner’s love of quirky and interesting things. They also sell a lovely collection of NZ made gifts ranging from home décor, wall art, stationery and accessories.
The team at HiAtlas love supporting local businesses, and it’s been our pleasure to share with you some of our favourite local gift ideas. Next time you are coming to visit the Capital for work or pleasure, have a chat with our team about our short to long term fully furnished rentals. We’d love to work with you during your upcoming visit and look forward to hearing from you.