Vintage Vibes: Walker & Hall — A Spark of Timeless Craft on Fort Street, Auckland
Few Auckland streets carry as much quiet character as Fort Street. Once the city’s waterfront edge, it has evolved into a haven of boutique cafés, design stores, and elegant heritage façades. Among them shines a true local icon — Walker & Hall Jewellery, where craftsmanship meets history in every polished surface.
For those of us at Vintage Views, who celebrate all things classic — from double-decker design to heritage detail — Walker & Hall feels like a kindred spirit.
🕰 A Story Woven into Auckland’s Past
Founded in 1899, Walker & Hall began as a modest silversmith in colonial New Zealand and has since become one of the country’s most respected jewellery houses.
Their flagship Fort Street showroom, with its marble counters and old-world display cases, tells that story perfectly — a space that feels equal parts museum, atelier, and living timeline.
Inside, the atmosphere hums with quiet refinement: trays of art-deco diamond cuts, hand-set sapphire rings, and gleaming sterling pieces crafted with techniques passed down through generations.
💍 Where Tradition Meets Modern Auckland Style
What sets Walker & Hall apart isn’t just history — it’s the way they blend it with modern Auckland sophistication. From bespoke engagement rings and vintage restorations to contemporary Kiwi designs, every piece reflects a sense of continuity: new stories made from old foundations.
It’s a philosophy that resonates with Vintage Views — honouring heritage while keeping it alive through experience. Whether it’s restoring a 1960s Routemaster bus or polishing a century-old ring, the goal is the same: preserve beauty, share stories, and bring history back to life.
🚶♀️ Fort Street: A Walk Through Layers of History
Stepping outside the Walker & Hall doors, Fort Street offers its own layered narrative. Once home to shipping offices and sailor’s taverns, today it’s a lively corridor connecting Britomart, Queen Street, and the waterfront.
It’s an easy stroll from where our Vintage Views Double Decker Discovery Tour begins — making it a perfect stop for guests looking to explore Auckland’s hidden heritage between tours or cruises.
Grab a coffee from a nearby café, admire the restored brickwork, and let the sparkle of Walker & Hall remind you that craftsmanship never goes out of style.
✨ Vintage Vibes Meets Vintage Craft
We love showcasing businesses that embody the same timelessness our tours celebrate. Walker & Hall is one of them — a place where tradition still has a heartbeat, right in the city’s modern core.
If you’re joining our Great British Pub Crawl or Double Decker Discovery, take a detour down Fort Street before boarding Dorothy. There’s no better way to start your day than with something that sparkles — be it a diamond, a pint, or a polished Routemaster.
📍 Plan Your Visit
Walker & Hall Fort Street
Corner of Fort Street & Commerce Street, Auckland CBD
Open 7 days | walkerandhall.co.nz