Queenstown, surrounded by gorgeous views of stunning mountains and turquoise-blue lake Wakatipu, is one of the most beautiful places to go shopping. It has an abundant variety of shops, brands, merchandise and local goods.
Your vacation would not be complete without the proverbial “Retail Therapy”. Why not take some New Zealand fashion home with you that will not only be world class in design, but will be top quality and much admired by your friends and family?
It is a great place to find sheepskin products, greenstone or Pāua jewelleries, wool garments, leatherwear, and outdoor clothing and equipment.
Weekend Markets
The Art & Craft Market runs every Saturday Morning throughout the year at Earnslaw park by the downtown lakeside. It is a perfect place to purchase 100% New Zealand made goods, enjoy live music, and find unique or handmade gifts for your friends or family members.
The Remarkables Market is another place to purchase locally made products or food. It happens every Saturday morning in summer near the Remarkable shopping centre.
The Arrowtown Farmers’ Market is a seasonal Sunday market held adjacent to the Library Green from 10am to 2pm late October to April every year. You can browse a wide range of high-quality products that are produced locally and sold by the producers themselves.
Shopping Centres
10 mins driving from downtown, the newly developed Five Miles Shopping Centre is an ideal place for everyday shopping. The range of shops include supermarkets such as Pack’n’Save and Countdown, department stores such as warehouse & K-mart, pharmacies, banks, post office, restaurant and cafes.
Downtown Shopping
The downtown shopping area sits beside Lake Wakatipu, featured by its compact layout, busy streets and diversified shops. Among various local boutiques and souvenir shops, you can also find luxury brand such as Louis Vuitton.
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