Shopping in New Zealand is just as exciting as the many other activities lined up for you here. Whatever you choose to buy in New Zealand, Taupo has a range that will put you under a spell the moment you set foot here. With a boutique village filled with an array of artefacts that brings out the core of New Zealand, this is one destination that captivates any visitor to the nation.

Pretty much anything you imagine you can find in the famous Taupo. From designer labels to outdoor adventure stores, it is all available here in Taupo. New Zealand is famous for its rich dairy and fresh produce. For all of you who like a taste of New Zealand’s very fine products straight from the nation’s rich soil, stop at the numerous fresh produce markets found here. They are usually adorned with arts and crafts and other souvenir items attracting a good number of tourists who stop by to shop in the area. Taupo in particular comes alive during Saturdays with hotspots like the Riverside Market open for sale. The Riverside Market is only open on Saturday mornings from 10 am to 1 pm. It is famous for its local goodies and features plenty of traditional artwork. You can also find fresh produce and lots of clothing here. Along the tree lined streets of the town which is of course blessed with plenty of free parking space, you get a few breathtaking art galleries that create the perfect masterpieces that will work so perfectly on any living room wall. The Verge Art and Design Gallery and Zea You Gallery are two of the most popular names famous for their hand painted wonderworks that comprise of painted crafts and even jewellery. All these stores are beautifully ornamented with an array of cafes and restaurants that make the perfect stop by for a relaxing break. For those of you with a strong sweet tooth, there is the Sweet A’s and the Robyns Handmade Chocolates from where there is no coming out when you get in here

New Zealand is an exciting destination for a holiday. When it comes to choosing from the many New Zealand hotels or popular Taupo Hotels, the name that stands out time and time again are the Millennium & Copthorne Hotels NZ.

Pushpitha Wijesinghe is an experienced independent freelance writer. He specializes in providing a wide variety of content and articles related to the travel hospitality industry.

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