The Hitching Post

What a fantastic place to purchase gifts for friends and family! There is a huge range here, but I especially like the range of metalware to choose from.I will definitely be back!

We had driven past this interesting looking place, which is on Marshlands road near Christchurch. It looks from the road to be a tiny little shop, but don't let that fool you. We went in and to our surprise, one room led to another, and each was full of beautiful cast and sculpted iron work. Ranging from animals to birds, to fish and fantasy creatures, the sculptures were designed for both outdoor and indoor display. They have furniture in cast iron for indoors and outdoors and a.azing pictorial gates. They advertise that they can also make these to order. There are a range of paintings and ornaments in all kinds of styles, and a big surprise is a huge collection of trout and other fish in a large room at the back of the building, all mounted and stuffed. Some of them are huge! This display asks for a donation to raise funds for sustaining stocks of river angling fish. All in all, it was a very special and surprising place to go. Though there is limited parking and the road is very busy, this is a place not to be missed. We will certainly be back

Great rustic pieces, lots of great kiwiana pieces, I went on a recommendation from a friend's, and ended up getting 4 pieces to take back overseas with me! Richard is very accomodating, and made a new piece but left it dismantled, so it would be easier to deal with in the suitcase. Great old school, genuine service, I will definitely be going there again next time I am back!

Made some purchases here. Great selection and prices not bad. Friendly service. A place I would recommend even just having a look.

Incredible range of Arty pieces..rustic, shabby chique metal art, stained glass..stunning..inspiring..prices are generally very fair..

Hreat selection. Decent prices. Plenty of oringinal stuff and i I like you can have made to order

Prices have gone thru the roof .I brought a steam train cut out 6 yrs ago for $149 its now $300..

Most amazing place. Be prepared to spend a lot of time in this Aladins cave, and maybe a lot of money too. Gifts for all accations at reasonable prices. Friendly staff will go that extra mile. Don't just drive by.

Wow is this place a hidden gem! Amazing cut steel art works along with many other treasures. Prices are worth checking out too. It's going to be my 'make an effort gift shopping stop'