After an eventful holiday, there is one activity that most travellers dread in the same way they fear delayed flights: souvenir shopping. Seriously, who enjoys buying stuff for people back home who would most probably just complain that you got them the wrong things? Well, there’s no way to guarantee that the recipients would appreciate your gifts, but if you buy the local products available in Akaroa, you can be sure to at least impress them with your thoughtfulness.
For the women in your life, get them presents from the Koru Gallery, which offers a large range of gorgeous jade carvings and jewellery pieces created by a few of New Zealand’s finest artists. Other great luxury goods can be found in Fire and Ice, a store that sells gemstones, and Akaroa Blue Pearls, an establishment that offers handmade necklaces and earrings, among others. Furthermore, if you have friends who enjoy food gifts such as chocolatey treats, be sure to purchase some of the Fine Fudge from Pot Pourri for them. For dairy lovers, meanwhile, Barry’s Bay Cheese products, which are made in the traditional way, are the best options.
Pack these things carefully in your luggage so you would not run into any problems at the airport. Then, once you’re back home, you can call or text all your friends on your mobile phone and tell them to come over for a welcome party where you can surprise them with your special gifts.