What souvenirs to buy in New Zealand for your friends and family at home
You are leaving for an adventurous trip to New Zealand. Your friends and family are at the airport wishing you a nice trip. Everybody smiles and makes jokes about your return. By the time you pass the gate you have forgotten all about the people you left behind and focus on the amazing time you are about to have. However, they still think about you. More specifically they think about what you are going to bring them when you come home. Not because they are greedy but because the pictures and souvenirs you will bring home is the only way for them to meet with this fascinating country that they did not get the chance to explore themselves. So take some time to pick some quality souvenirs for your friends and family; don't bring everyone the same tacky refrigerator magnet. Here are some suggestions on what to buy in New Zealand for your friends and family!
For your mother or aunt: Women of the family will appreciate a useful piece of Maori art. The Maori civilization is an essential part of New Zealand's culture. Useful art crafts like bowls or home ornaments decorated with Maori patterns are available throughout the country.
For your father or uncle: Men, on the other hand, may prefer a nice bottle of New Zealand's famous wine. Marlborough region is the most popular for its vineyards but quality wine can be found anywhere in the country. Wine-testing tours are available so you can try the wine before you buy it.
For your young siblings: New Zealand is known as the country of kiwi. A stuffed kiwi animal or any other item (like a lunch box) decorated with kiwi patterns is easily found anywhere in the country and will make your little brother or sister happy. For older kids try a board game called "The Cathedral" which is inspired by the damaged Christchurch Cathedral.
For your older sister or girlfriend: New Zealand's coastline is rich in paua shellfish. Its interior is a mix of shining purple, blue and green and is used to make accessories like earrings ands necklaces.
For your older brother or boyfriend: There is a gift set that is called "The Great New Zealand Song Book" which contains two cds with songs by New Zealand musicians of all ages and a scrap book with lyrics, pictures etc that can make a great gift for your boyfriend or brother.
Now you know what souvenirs to buy in New Zealand to make everybody happy!
For your mother or aunt: Women of the family will appreciate a useful piece of Maori art. The Maori civilization is an essential part of New Zealand's culture. Useful art crafts like bowls or home ornaments decorated with Maori patterns are available throughout the country.
For your father or uncle: Men, on the other hand, may prefer a nice bottle of New Zealand's famous wine. Marlborough region is the most popular for its vineyards but quality wine can be found anywhere in the country. Wine-testing tours are available so you can try the wine before you buy it.
For your young siblings: New Zealand is known as the country of kiwi. A stuffed kiwi animal or any other item (like a lunch box) decorated with kiwi patterns is easily found anywhere in the country and will make your little brother or sister happy. For older kids try a board game called "The Cathedral" which is inspired by the damaged Christchurch Cathedral.
For your older sister or girlfriend: New Zealand's coastline is rich in paua shellfish. Its interior is a mix of shining purple, blue and green and is used to make accessories like earrings ands necklaces.
For your older brother or boyfriend: There is a gift set that is called "The Great New Zealand Song Book" which contains two cds with songs by New Zealand musicians of all ages and a scrap book with lyrics, pictures etc that can make a great gift for your boyfriend or brother.
Now you know what souvenirs to buy in New Zealand to make everybody happy!
