New Zealand Gifts That are Too Funny to Ignore
Maybe this list should be renamed 10 Tacky Gifts… But we all know at least one person who would appreciate some New Zealand memorabilia or Kiwiana as it is known here. Bring home a slice of New Zealand with these ridiculously funny New Zealand gifts!
In a large city or even a town, you’ll find a souvenir shop around every corner selling funny New Zealand goodies. Make your wishlist from this insightful list below!
For more gift ideas, see the 11 New Zealand Souvenirs for your Friends and Family and 28 Travel Gifts for Any Backpacker.
1. Sheep Droppings
Whether they are real or chocolate, either type of sheep droppings will no doubt have the same effect on your family if all you bring back is some sheep droppings…
© House of Chocolate2. A Witty Kiwiana T-shirt
Who doesn’t like being brought home a T-shirt of some country they have never been to? Make the gift twice as special by having a witty comment the gift receiver probably doesn’t understand.
© Global Culture3. New Zealand Lingo Magnetic Poetry
Now your friends and family can enjoy excessive Kiwi lingo by making their own poetry from it. Sweet as, bro!
© Not Socks4. Kiwi Tomato Sauce Bottle
It’s a tomato ketchup bottle shaped like a tomato! Genius! A classic New Zealand item that you can’t help but love!
© Not Socks5. Balancing Kiwis
You need something to do with kiwi birds, right? This will entertain thegift receiver for at least one minute.
© Tarata6. Possum Nipple Warmers
Perfect for people who have nipples.
© Big Commerce7. Possum Willy Warmer
For those cold winters.
© Silver Fern NZ8. Possum G-string
They’ve really thought of everything.
© NZPocketGuide.com9. A Bottle of L&P
Maybe you spent all your money on your travels and all you can afford is New Zealand’s very own L&P? Find out more awesome New Zealand food products at the 10 Foods You Have to Try in New Zealand and 16 Products of New Zealand.
© KristoferbOn an Ever So Slightly More Serious Note…
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Sources:
The information in this guide has been compiled from our extensive research, travel and experiences across New Zealand and the South Pacific, accumulated over more than a decade of numerous visits to each destination. Additional sources for this guide include the following:
- Tourism New Zealand (General travel advice - Updated [2024])
- Immigration New Zealand (Visa and immigration advice - Updated [2024])
- New Zealand Customs Service (Customs and Biosecurity - Updated [2024])
- New Zealand Traveller Declaration (NZTD online platform - Updated [2024])
- Tiaki Promise (Care for people place and culture - Updated [2024])
- Safe Travel (NZ travel advisories - Updated [2024])
- Stats NZ (Statistics and travel data - Updated [2024])
- Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency (Road and transport tips - Updated [2024])
- DriveSafe (Road safety - Updated [2024])
- Council websites and freedom camping maps (Local travel advice region by region - Updated [2024])
- AdventureSmart (Know before you go - Update [2024])
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