Arcadia Books

Arcadia Books is a wonderfully atmospheric second-hand bookshop in the historic harbour village of Port Chalmers, just north of Dunedin. Spread across five rooms, it is the sort of place where a casual browse can turn into a proper expedition. Its wide-ranging collection includes children’s books, comics, poetry, thrillers and many other subjects, with shelves full of potential discoveries for readers, collectors and holidaymakers exploring the Otago coast. Arcadia is well worth a stop for anyone who enjoys the pleasure of an unhurried hunt among pre-loved books. Arcadia Books is usually open Wednesday to Sunday in the afternoons, around 1pm - 5pm, and is cash only - so it is best to phone ahead before a special trip.