Beachkit NZ is an online shop for beach and backyard shade, based in Aka Aka, Franklin. It sells beach umbrellas, market umbrellas, chairs, mats and a few extras. The umbrellas have UPF50+ shade and a Quick Twist anchor, and the range includes Hula raffia market umbrellas, scalloped market umbrellas and a Beachkit Classic range with beach mats. The shop was started in 2012 at Omaha and is now run by a new team.
The shop sells online rather than through its own stores, and courier costs are shown on every product page before checkout. Products can be returned within 30 days, with conditions. Questions go to info@beachkit.co.nz, and some stock is sold through stockists across the upper North Island. Our pick for a sturdy umbrella for a New Zealand summer.