Dotted throughout the Manawatū are little shops that spark joy – from handmade local products to unique bespoke pieces, you’ll find off the beaten path shopping spots that offer something extraordinary for everybody.
Dotted throughout the Manawatū are little shops that spark joy – from handmade local products to unique bespoke pieces, you’ll find off the beaten path shopping spots that offer something extraordinary for everybody.
Orlando Store is a space curated to deliver goods and products that help to compliment everyday modern living with classic style. With pieces that are long lasting and look at home in any room of the house.
Based in Manawatū, Orlando Store is located at the family owned and operated venue Orlando Country, just a stones throw away from Palmerston North city, which overlooks the driving range and nine-hole golf course towards the Tararua Ranges.
Address: 748b Rangitikei Line, RD5, Palmerston North
Conveniently located on State Highway One just south-west of Sanson, this road side shop is a must-do shopping experience.
Waireka Honey Centre produces an incredible range of honey on site as well as an impressive selection of beekeeping equipment for hobby and commercial beekeepers alike. Creamed or combed honey, honey mead, their ever popular homemade honey ice creams, bee pollen and even pure beeswax pellets, you’ll be amazed at the variety of skincare and health care honey products here, not to mention a honey hive viewing area where you can see the busy bees at work.
Address: Cnr State Highway 1 & Rongotea Road, Manawatu
Nestled in the heart of Palmy’s central city is a start-up clothing brand with a heart for empowering women. Tonic & Cloth sets the tone with their tagline that all women can embrace (and relate to!) – Monday clothes that feel like Sunday. Tonic & Cloth partner with the empowering Holi Boli sewing house to create their collections, as well as manufacturing in beautiful Aotearoa. Their trousers, tops and dresses are gentle on the body with natural fibres including silk, linen, organic denim and cotton that is certified by the Global Organic Textile Standard.
Address: 42 George Street, Palmerston North
Step into a world of unrivalled character and charm, as you explore Furniture Fair! For more than 40 years Furniture Fair has stocked their shop with some of Palmy’s best gifts, homewares and furniture. If you’re searching for a statement piece that will stand the test of time, you won’t have to look too far here. Nooks throughout the shop are tastefully designed into individual display settings – from lounge and dining room set-ups to table settings and mantel displays.
Address: 131 Rangitikei Street, Palmerston North
Just a scenic 15 minute drive from Palmerston North’s city centre, Design & Desire boutique is located in Caroline’s Gardens, in Aokautere. For over 20 years, this interior design and soft furnishings boutique has had a growing clientele, locally and from further afield, who knew that this hidden gem is like stepping into another world. With home décor pieces that will sweep you off your feet, dreamy drapes and gifts galore, Design & Desire is a must-do in Manawatū.
Address: 613 Fitzherbert East Road, Aokautere
Sample the region by browsing the local markets and meet the makers and growers.
TSB Towers
Level One
1-19 Fitzherbert Avenue
Palmerston North 4410
PO Box 12005
Palmerston North 4444
+64 6 350 1830
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CEDA.nz
Palmerston North City i-SITE
The Square, Palmerston North
0800 MANAWATU
(626 292)
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Feilding and District
Information Centre
Feilding Railway Station
61 Aorangi Street
+64 6 323 3318
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