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Queenstown & Wanaka

Shopping in Queenstown & Wanaka

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    toi o tahuna

    Exclusively NZ art, with around half the work from contemporary Maori artists. Around toi o tahuna, you can also explore other galleries in chic Church Lane. Ask for the Fine Arts Galleries Walking Trail map at the i-SITE.

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    Originz

    This gift shop is filled with local crafts, including cards, soaps, clocks, candles, paintings and pottery. You’ll find unique, reasonably priced objects, and it’s all proudly made in NZ. A good place for unusual gifts that are easy to transport home. It’s off Ardmore St.

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    Out There Clothing

    A NZ label with functional clothing that leaves you looking outdoorsy and stylish as you snowboard, mountain bike, or just sit in a bar. The Tshirts screenprinted with Maori proverbs are simple and unique.

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    CSTM

    Don’t settle for a T-shirt you don’t like – head into CSTM and custom make the shirt of your dreams. No worries if you’re lacking on the creative front, they have a fine selection of pre-made options too.

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    Koha

    Meaning ‘gift’ in Maori, Koha sells authentic and unique gifts. Everything for sale here is from NZ including jewellery, beauty products and designer clothing.

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    Gallery Thirty Three

    Pottery, glass and jewellery from local artists.

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    Rockies

    Rent or buy kids' clothes from Rockies to keep them cosy on the slopes.

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    Good Sports

    Good Sports hires out sports equipment, including bikes, camping and hiking accessories, fishing rods and water-sports gear.

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    Kathmandu

    A well-known and good-value chain with regular sales making things even cheaper. Join Kathmandu's ‘Summit Club’ for extra discounts on its rugged backpacks, active footwear, and stylish travel and adventure clothing.

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    Alpine Sports

    Long-standing outdoor outfitters with plenty of gear to get you ready for camping, hiking, skiing or climbing.

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    Detour

    The place to go for fashion-forward urban hipsters and style bunnies looking for the latest cool threads.

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    Kapa

    Quirky and eclectic NZ design infused with a healthy dose of contemporary Maori culture.

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    MT Outdoors

    Camping and tramping gear.

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    Arts & Crafts Market

    On Saturdays, visit this creative market at Earnslaw Park on the lakefront beside Steamer Wharf. Here's your chance to get a few truly local gifts or souvenirs.

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    Play It Again

    Has CDs and DVDs including a good Kiwi music section.

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    Green Toad

    Hire ski gear at Green Toad .

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    Small Planet Sports Co

    New and used outdoor equipment. It's also got a cheaper outlet store.

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    Outside Sports

    Ski-equipment hire, mountain-bike hire and outdoor gear for sale

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    Snowrental

    Ski-equipment hire company.

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    Green Toad

    Equipment hire including apparel, snowboards and toboggans.

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    Picture Lounge

    Showcase gallery and shop for stunning large-format shots by local and NZ photographers. Central Otago's rugged scenery has never looked so good.

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  25. Outside Sports

    Winter and summer outdoor equipment for sale or rent.

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    Fetch

    Grab an iconic Kiwi T-shirt - our favourite is 'New Zealand – Damn Better than Old Zealand' or create your own design as a wearable souvenir of the time you bungyed, mountain-biked and ziplined to adventure-sports Nirvana.

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    Chop Shop

    The best coffee in town, funky alfresco seating and a natty range of locally designed beanies and cool T-shirts for the discerning snowboarder

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