Petronella's Gallery and Bookstore

Every town deserves a bookshop — and in Lake Tekapo, you’ll find a true cultural haven. Petronella’s Gallery and Bookstore sits in the heart of the main street, easy to discover and hard to leave. Inside, you’ll find a thoughtfully curated mix of new fiction and non-fiction, alongside boutique stationery, local art, beautiful jigsaws, homewares, and distinctive gifts. A dedicated children’s space invites young readers to explore a world of books, games, and puzzles for every age. A place to browse, linger, and be inspired — loved by locals and a memorable stop for travellers alike. Come and take a piece of Tekapo home!

REALITY READERS BOOK CLUB

Discover true stories, big ideas, and real inspiration. Come and join our nonfiction book club! To be held on the 1st Wednesday of every second month. Click here to find out more.

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The Unlikely Doctor

Every second month, our Reality Readers Book Club meets at Petronella’s Bookstore to discuss a work of non-fiction. This month’s selection was The ...

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The End and The Beginning

The End and The Beginning

It takes something truly special for a book to move a reader to tears, and it’s only in the final pages that the full weight of this story lands. K...

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Petronella's Gallery & Bookstore

Shop 8, Rapuwai Lane

SH 8
Lake Tekapo 7945

New Zealand

+64 (0) 22 605 0240

Opening Hours

7 Days 10:00 am to 5:00 pm

S Salim

THE BEST BOOKSTORE

It has a cozy atmosphere with a second floor for children books. It also gives a great collection of books and some books also have little notes about it. I got 7 books total, mostly from the children section.

A Yeh

Cozy boutique and bookstore! They sell a variety of books, stationery, select items, and souvenirs. The second floor also has a dedicated children's book and play area.

I even found my favorite kiwi doll from this trip!⭐️

M Chang

I enjoy visiting bookstores around the world. How lucky I was to find this interesting one. You can feel the owner's thoughtful planning; there's even a children's area.

I bought a flap book "Lucky Red Envelope" to take back to Taiwan for my child. We will share the traditional New Year stories.