Local Arts & Crafts

Being surrounded by such landscapes and seascapes it’s easy to understand how Punakaiki has so many talented, creative people.  Potters, painters, carvers, weavers, glass blowers – all sorts!

Punakaiki Crafts& Nikau Coffee Shop
A co-operative society with an international name for quality, innovative NZ made art and crafts, many made from local materials.  Open seven days.
Telephone/Fax: 03-731-1813
P O Box 15    
Punakaiki
*Recommend Coffee & Cakes here!

Seal Island Studio
Glass blowing studio and gallery.  Magnificent coastal views.  Ten minutes drive north of Punakaiki.  Scent bottles, paperweights, vases, goblets etc.  Created from recycled glass. 
Open seven days.
Telephone: 03-789-6527
Private Bag 2388
Westport

Te Miko Glass Bead Studio
Creates individually crafted glass beads by flame work.  Watch this process and select beautiful beads to create your own unique jewellery/souvenir.  3.5km north of Punakaiki.
Telephone: 03-731-1890
P O Box 14
Punakaiki