Duck in: MickeyRaes

Known as a destination of adventure, relaxation and indulgence, Hanmer Springs is completed by a local shop hidden in the Boulder Point Retail Precinct.

Opposite the ‘Duck Pond’, MickeyRaes is a hub of creativity and retail therapy. Stocking unique, oddball, and quirky items, from last minute wedding extras to greeting cards, souvenirs, giftware, duvets and bedding, tea towels, art supplies, and babywear, it has a gift for everyone. Add to that wool, cotton, and yarn, embroidery, quilting fabric, care and repair haberdashery, possum/merino winter warmers and summer Manchester, and it is a true treasure trove.

From Labour Weekend, MickeyRaes holds its pop-up Christmas shop every weekend and on public holidays until Christmas week, jam-packed with decorations, giftwrap, novelties, and presents galore.
Owner Wendy Lamont says her 15-year-old son Issac will be helping instore in the locally-owned family business.

“Issac has learned some fantastic life skills to take with him in the future. For now, it is all hands on deck with my husband John restocking on weekends, and 17-year-old daughter Michaela Rae helping out in between a busy school and part-time work schedule,” Wendy explains.

Now in the store’s seventh year, Wendy says there is never a dull moment. “The other day a Paradise duck waddled in. He was obviously looking at the wide range of pet products and fur baby accessories,” she laughs.

Duck in to MickeyRaes, and mention this article for a little surprise of your own.