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Living Light Candles: candles with New Zealand nature and culture ....

Of course you will find everywhere in the country tourist shops with candles, often even with candles made by Living Light Candles. But we found it appropriate to buy these candles at the factory, situated in Takaka, Golden Bay.

We liked most the so called culture candles (with green stone or paua) and those with natural icons like dolphins and penguins. They were really original gifts for our friends and family at home. And of course for ourself.

But in the shop you will find a lot more different candles in all sizes and colours.

What to pay: from a couple of dollars till .....

Address: Tukurua, Takaka, Golden Bay

Directions: About 18 km's north west of Takaka, on a side road of highway 60 to Collingwood.

Theme: Gifts

Website: http://www.livinglightcandles.com

Arts Unique: unique NZ-gifts

Just a couple of km's from Kaiteriteri is the little village of Marahau. Here 'at the end' of the world you may find this rather unique art gallery.

Inside you will find lots of nice and real NZ-gifts, crafts and arts.
Outside is an unique garden full with huge wooden sculptures. For us the most impressive was the one of 'Abel Tasman', our fellow country man.

Even it you don't buy anything it is a pleasure to browse around.

Address: Marahau

Directions: The gallery is situated nearby Abel Tasman National Park; right on the beginning or the end of Abel Tasman tracks.

Theme: Local Craft

Website: http://www.artsunique.co.nz