A gem of a used bookstore in Wellington! It's near all the shops, so you can easily duck in for a…read morebit (or a long while) while you're in town.

One of the biggest bookstores in Wellington city, this branch of Whitcoulls offers a large…read moreselection of books, magazines, stationary, DVDs and office supplies across three different floors. The spacious building is attractively situated in Lambton Quay, the heart of Wellington's shopping district. Books in NZ are generally pricey but you'll often find specials on offer here - although they tend to be popular cookery books, gardening manuals etc. Whether you're after wrapping paper, the latest bestseller or a newly released DVD, this is a pretty good starting point.

A bit strange to hit this chain bookstore with all the great bohemian shopping but I stopped in…read morehere for my postcards. Found them after asking the clerk for some help. Not a great selection but it was enough. Lots of retail priced books and magazines and greeting cards. [Review 478 of 2024 - 128 in New Zealand - 21510 overall]

Books in NZ are generally pricey but you'll often find specials on offer here - although they tend…read moreto be popular cookery books, gardening manuals etc. Whether you're after wrapping paper, the latest bestseller or a newly released DVD, this is a pretty good starting point. This store is pretty small compared to its posher cousin in Lambton Quay, and its selection is limited - so if you don't find what you're looking for here, take a stroll 15 minutes across town and chances are, they'll have what you're after.

This is where top New Zealand labels are presented in a beautiful, historic converted bank. The…read moreBank of New Zealand opened their main branch here in 1901. There were coffee shops , a restaurant, nail salon, and beautifully presented clothing.

This is such a fun visit in downtown Wellington! Not only is it a beautifully restored historical…read morebldg, but aside from the shopping and eating options, there are hidden little gems to discover! There is a little bit of a museum display of the old ship that was unburied on the grounds here with some really cool artifacts and parts of the ship itself! But, the thing to see here is the animated, singing clock that "performs" once an hour about 2-3mins before the hour. The best view is from the second floor. The little clock show, with fully animated dioramas telling the history of NZ & Wellington within the clock with accompanying music and narration is a sight to behold and is worth a visit to see in and of itself!