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!
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Book Reviews

The Unlikely Doctor

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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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.