WOW! World of Wearable Art - New Zealand

Let the inspiration WOW you in 2026

New Zealand has been at the forefront of design and innovation for decades and combined with stunning landscapes and a rich history provides cutting-edge fashion, craft and design

Tour Dates: 21 - 30 September 2026

Price: $$7,245*
(*price per person twin share.)

This inspiring Spring tour explores the best of the North Island of New Zealand, with behind the scenes visits, curated tours and stage side seats to collections featuring historical, theatrical and inspiringly futuristic fashions and accessories - WOW!

Sew Inspirational Events WOW tour highlights include:

This special 'women only' tour focuses on Textiles and Costume

• Specialty shops and markets featuring textiles, arts and crafts

• Auckland Museum Applied Arts and Design Collections

• 9 very different Textile, Haberdashery, Craft and Book stores

• Napier ‘Spring Fling’ Markets and Art Deco Trail Tour

• Hawke’s Bay - Wine Region Tour and Tastings

• Private ‘Behind the Scenes Tour’ of Historical Costume archives,

past ‘WOW garments and cultural Maori Dress at Te Papa

• Tour Highlight - Behind the Scenes Tour and Stage-side Seats at the World of Wearable Art Show spectacular

• Wellington Cable Car, Botanic Gardens, Private Catamaran Tour

• Hamilton Gardens Cherry Tree Festival

• 9 Breakfasts, 1 Lunch, 1 Wine Tasting and 7 Dinners

• New Zealand specialist guides as per itinerary

• New Zealand Tour Leader and Australian Coordinator - Sue Neall