Category: visit – experiences
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Ultimate Guide to Op-Shopping in Petone
Ultimate Guide to Op-Shopping in Petone Ultimate Guide to Successful Op-Shopping in Petone A Thrift Lover’s Paradise If you love the thrill of the hunt, Petone is your kind of paradise. This vibrant seaside suburb is home to 10 unique op shops and 3 charming boutiques specialising in preloved treasures. Whether you’re searching for vintage…
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Historic Jackson Street – Scavenger Hunt
Grab the family or friends for this fun interactive scavenger hunt and learn about our history at the same time. Did you know that Petone (Pito-one, “end of the sandy beach”) was New Zealand’s first European settlement in 1840, established by the New Zealand Company. Competition runs from the 1st Jan – 1st Feb 2026Winners…
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Minecraft Heritage Building Competition
Are you bored and looking for something to do these holidays!! How about entering our building competition. Fun for all ages. Build one of the iconic Heritage Building in this flier or chose one of your own buildings in Petone! The building can be done on either Minecraft Java or Bedrock Edition. No Mods, Add-ons,…
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Experience Late Night Shopping
Experience Late Night Shopping Experience Late Night Shopping on Jackson Street Specials • Carols • Artists • bubbles • Christmas Cheer • Santa Shop on the night and be in to win! Come along and experience Late Night Christmas Shopping on Jackson Street on 17 December, from 5.30pm onwards! Enjoy exclusive specials, enter exciting giveaways,…
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Find Santa’s Reindeer
Find Santa’s Reindeer Find Santa’s Reindeer on Jackson Street Find all 9 of Santa’s Reindeer displayed in different shop windows along Jackson Street, Petone. Find Santa’s nine famous reindeer in shop windows alongJackson Street. The trick is…there are multiples of each reindeer, so look closely at their tags! Bring a pen Pick up a…
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Letter to Santa
Letters to Santa Letters to Santa Letters to Santa are back for Christmas. Every year, Santa loves hearing from children in Petone, and he has once again set up two special letterboxes so your messages can reach him quickly. One of Santa’s letterboxes is outside the Historic Police Station at 274B Jackson Street. The other…
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Christmas Giveaway!
Christmas Giveaway! Jackson Street Programme Christmas Promotion 2025! It’s the most wonderful time of the year and Jackson Street is spreading the cheer with our Christmas Giveaway! ✨ 12 amazing prizes to be won! ✨ Prize Draws:📅 November 26th at 5pm 📅 December 22nd at 5pm Winners will be notified by email and can collect…
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Christmas on Jackson Street
Christmas on Jackson Street Christmas on Jackson Street Celebrate the Festive Season on Jackson Street The holiday season is a time to come together, share good food, and find meaningful gifts for the people we care about. This year, Jackson Street has everything you need to make the season special without the stress. Christmas Dinners…
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Ellen G
Ellen G Ellen G Colourful Creations with a Kiwi Twist – 109 Jackson Street Step into Ellen G and you’ll find a world bursting with colour, joy, and unmistakable local flair. Created by renowned local designer Ellen Giggenbach, this vibrant store is known for bold graphic prints, clean lines, and eye-catching shapes that celebrate all…
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Must-Visit Boutiques to Explore During WOW
Must-Visit Petone Boutiques to Explore During WOW Must-Visit Petone Boutiques to Explore During WOW Experience Boutique Shopping in Petone During WOW Planning your trip to Wellington for the World of WearableArt (WOW) show? Don’t miss the chance to explore Petone, a boutique shopping destination just 10 minutes from Wellington city centre. Whether you’re a fashion…