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Your Queenstown Ski Holiday Gear Guide

Planning a skiing or boarding trip to Queenstown this winter? Make sure you’ve got all the gear you need. Here’s your guide to packing for the slopes, along with Queenstown’s ski shops where you can rent and buy gear.

Your Arrowtown Shopping Guide

Wander the picturesque historic streets of Arrowtown exploring the region’s heritage, rich creative culture, and artisanal producers. From artists inspired by the region to local producers, Arrowtown is a boutique hub celebrating New Zealand-made fashion, craftspeople, and flavours.

The Sustainable Bargain Hunters Guide to Op Shops in Queenstown

The sustainable bargain hunters guide to op shops in Queenstown. Second hand shopping in Queenstown, from charity op shops to vintage shops, and pre-loved designer boutiques.

Arrowtown Art Galleries & Artists' Studios

Arrowtown is a hidden treasure trove of talented artists. Explore the collection of galleries and artists’ studios and take home a special souvenir.

Eat, Drink and Shop Local in Queenstown

Queenstown has a culture of innovation and is home to a number of ‘local makers’. Here are a few ways to explore the local creator’s community.

Queenstown Shopping Walking Trail

Compact and cosmopolitan Queenstown packs a punch on the shopping front. From international designer brands, the best in New Zealand fashion, outdoor gears galore, and some smaller gems along the way, follow this trail to make sure you don’t miss a thing.

From Decadent to Divine: Shopping in Queenstown

Forget about souvenirs, Queenstown’s shopping precinct caters for fashionistas young and old alike.