Petronella's Gallery and Bookstore

Every town deserves a bookshop and Lake Tekapo has its own cultural haven. Petronella's Gallery and Bookstore is easy to find in the main street. An eclectic range of new literature and non-fiction sits alongside boutique stationery, stacks of beautiful jigsaw puzzles, homeware and gifts. It’s a match made in heaven brought down to delight locals and travellers alike.

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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.

N Elizabeth

Phenomenal bookstore very cozy and child-friendly

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.