People, place, events, news, cool stuff. Stories from the centre and our Queenstown community.
The Hope Home, a Fowler Homes passion project based in Queenstown is ready for auction. The home will be auctioned on November 1st, coinciding with Gumboot Friday – an annual event where communities across the country come together to take action, raise awareness, and support...
A gigantic lolly jar filled to the brim with Air NZ lollies is coming to Queenstown Central! Visit the jar up close, guess how many lollies are in the jar, for a chance to win yourself a share of 1,000,000 Airpoints Dollars. As part of...
Getting behind Mental Health is something we feel passionately about here at Queenstown Central Shopping Centre. With Mental Health issues spanning all ages and stages of New Zealanders, continuing to drive awareness, talk openly, learn the tools to manage stress, and actively take control of...
The eateries at Queenstown Central have whipped up some fantastic "Meal Deals" just for LUMA Bus this Kings Birthday Weekend. Come in for a cheap bite, park for free (time limits do not apply) then jump on the free BUS to LUMA - too easy!...
Make a FUNky headband or a FLURO Mask for LUMA! Join in the fun with the FREE walk-in creative workshop at Queenstown Central Shopping Centre this Kings Birthday Weekend. All materials are provided (both upcycled and new) + you can BYOB (Bring Your Own Bling!)...
The FREE LUMA Bus is returning to Queenstown Central Shopping Centre for 3 fun-filled nights, Kings Birthday Weekend Friday 31 May – Sun 2 June Thanks to our wonderful bus partners Orbus and AJ Hackett Bungy, our fleet of buses will be running non-stop 5pm-10pm...
Whether you're seeking a leisurely stroll or a heart-pounding hike, Queenstown's diverse range of walking trails offer something for everyone. We've selected a few of the great walks to remind us of the fantastic walks we have on our doorstep! Head to Macpac, Mountain Warehouse,...
You’re invited to a private flower masterclass, where you’ll learn how to build and design your very own floral arrangement in your favourite vase. This Masterclass is BYOV - Bring Your Own Vase. Part One | Vase Arranging. In our 2-hour Masterclass you’ll be guided...
Nothing beats the arrival of Spring/Summer fashion in-store, to lift the spirits and get us dreaming of warm summer days, events, barbeques, and extended daylight hours. We visited the stores at Queenstown Central Shopping Centre to scout out emerging trends in Women’s fashion for Spring/Summer....
'Peace & Quiet' - a collection of personal photography works by Emile Hussell, exploring the beauty of the New Zealand landscape will be exhibiting at The Pop Up, Queenstown Central Shopping Centre from 17 April. Each photograph in this series tells a unique story and...
Hop on down to The Pop Up Shop at Queenstown Central for some FREE April School Holiday crafts. On Easter Saturday (8 April), drop in anytime between 11am - 3pm to make an Easter Crown, or join us on the 13th or 14th of April...
As the season is getting cooler a fresh chop can feel like a total game changer. The team at Just Cuts have assembled their forecast for the biggest hair trends for 2023. The Side Part Adding a face frame or a side fringe is a...
We’ve hand-picked a few pieces from the stores at Queenstown Central for your next romantic occasion (or a treat for yourself because hey, self-love is important too! From statement bags and jewellery, to a slinky LBD or playful wardrobe staple - check out the latest...
Thanks to everyone that came down to get a photo with Santa, have their face painted and make some cool stuff in Santa's Elves workshop. We had an absolute blast and we hope you did too! The event couldn't happen without the amazing support we...
The Pop Up Store will be hosting FREE Christmas craft workshops with Santa’s Elves from Thursday 15 - Sunday 18th December. Every day has a new activity, with workshops on rotation every 30 minutes. Come down, make some cool stuff and then visit Santa across the...
We talk to Casey Ravenwood of Social Clothing store, about her journey in the creation of the annual fundraising luncheon - Social Sessions, raising money for mental health in the Queenstown community. QC: Hi Casey – its nice to chat as always! Before we get...
Jane Brooke, writer for QT Magazine, shares with us a story featured in the latest Spring Issue, highlighting the abundance of walks and trails right on our doorstep in the Queenstown region. Exploring the Queenstown outdoors by Jane Brooke Queenstown’s huge variety of easy access...
Quick bite, coffee-date, pick-me-up, re-fuel, work meeting, family-time, take-stock, re-connect or catch-a-moment. Discover all the locations to get your caffeine-fix - whatever "mode" you’re in, at Queenstown Central Shopping Centre. The Coffee Club (Queenstown Central) Located at the end of Foodies Lane on Central Street,...
Spring/Summer fashion is arriving and we’re super excited to see what’s in store for us (and our wardrobe) this season. From bold colour, florals, crisp shirting, wide leg jeans and 90’s cargos it's shaping up to be the season to step out of your comfort...
Looking something quick and easy for brunch, lunch or dinner? Head to Queenstown Central for plentiful on-the-go options to dine-in, or dine-and-dash! Open 7 days with FREE 3-hour parking, Queenstown Central Shopping Centre is that hassle-free outing to get yourself or the family, fed in...
Queenstown Central has you sorted when it comes to the Great Outdoors. From casual streetwear to the alps check out these winter warmers and accessories from Macpac, Mountain Warehouse and Base NZ available at Queenstown Central Shopping Centre, 19 Grant Road, Frankton. Base NZ...
During chilly winter months a soup makes the perfect family dish. We're inspired by this delicious Green Pea & Coconut Soup (pictured in gorgeous Le Creuset cookware) as shared by Mooch Store from Queenstown Central Shopping Centre. What You'll Need: 1 tablespoon coconut oil 1...
This year’s Queenstown Marathon is set to take place on Saturday 19 November 2022. Tickets are in hot demand so if you’re considering getting involved now is the time to sign-up and get started on your training plan. We’re told, you don’t need to be...
Winter is here in Queenstown and it's time to layer up! You'll find everything your wardrobe needs at Queenstown Central Shopping Centre to keep you looking sharp, street-smart and comfortable from day-to-night. Offering a range of everyday and boutique fashion brands, here's a sample of...
Have your ever walked into a Whitcoulls store, seen the “Joan’s Picks” book selection on-shelf and wondered - just who is this Joan and why is she so spot-on with her book recommendations? Whitcoulls Head Book Buyer, Joan (pictured above), has been buying books all...
If you’re thinking about embarking on Dry July this year, firstly well done! Going "dry" for July is a great way to hit pause on drinking habits while also raising money for those affected by Cancer. Think of it as giving your liver a little...
A bright new store has appeared on Central Street for the month of June at Queenstown Central. The Pop Up store will be home to a creative exhibition taking a retrospective look at the evolution of Queenstown's LUMA festival. The space celebrates young creative minds,...
Opening Friday 3 June at The Pop Up is the LUMA Retrospective Gallery. The gallery features three installations: the 2021 LUMA Schools Project: ‘Ovals of Enlightenment”, ‘Breathe’ by SILO (creative engine behind the LUMA festival) and stunning photography – by local photographer Leigh Jeffery captured...
Star Workshop Join us for a FREE star making workshop at The Pop Up! Kids will make their own personalised hanging star using a range of sparkly materials, to take home and shine bright in their windows for Matariki. Cost: FREE. Space is limited. Booking...
In this Origami-for-kids workshop, learn the basic folds of origami using a single-paper approach to create animals and figures. Cost: FREE. Space is limited. Booking essential. Ages 6-16 welcome to attend (parents must accompany kids) Workshops: Saturday 11 June | 10am – 11pm Sunday 19...
The intermediate class is for Origami lovers who have already mastered basic origami using one sheet of paper. In this class we use of two sheets of paper to build 3D figures and introduce the concept of modular origami – which uses anything from 4-30...
Join us in an Illustration-for-kids workshop! In this session, with the guidance of an experienced illustrator you’ll learn 6 patterns types in mandala fine line style. You’ll take your new skills into practice by illustrating a Kiwi bird which you can proudly display at home....
Be-in-to-WIN a Mothers Day Indulgence Pack from Queenstown Central Shopping Centre (worth over $350!) To enter, simply head to our Facebook Page and: 1. Like the Mothers Day post 2. Follow Queenstown Central Instagram and Facebook page 3. Comment on the post why you’d like...
Fighting holiday boredom with the kids these school holidays? Check out some home-project inspiration and family-friendly places to eat at Queenstown Central Shopping Centre. Make a Terrarium A fun project for the kids a terrarium is something to do, as well as a great addition...
Winter doesn't need to have us reaching for sombre colours this season. A pop of colour in your wardrobe can elevate your everyday look and provide an immediate confidence booster. We've hand-picked some bright autumn/winter pieces new instore at Queenstown Central Shopping Centre. Lemon &...
South-American barbeque meats cooked over open flames, organic chicken made with home-style secret recipes, authentic handmade tacos paired with a margarita or locally crafted beer, Japanese Teppanyaki cooked before your eyes. Discover artfully prepared food-for-the-soul at Queenstown Central Shopping Centre. Love Chicken Find comfort in...
Just Cuts have predicted this years hottest hairstyles with products to help you achieve each look. Hair trends in recent years have been low-fuss (for obvious reasons!) but this year could be the year to make a change-up. Just Cuts are a walk-in only hairdresser...
Nature knows everything. When the weather outside is hot, we tend toward holding heat in the body. Tropical cooling fruits like watermelons and tomatoes will grow to cool us. When it's winter, warming foods such as pumpkins start to bloom to nourish and warm us...
Need help with getting your presents wrapped? Our Christmas Wrapping Team will be in Kmart Foyer (next to Tinco café) Thursday 16th - Sunday 19th December | 11am - 2pm Thursday 16th December (late night) 5pm - 8pm (Late night shopping at all retailers until...
A giant present has appeared at Queenstown Central and there's more to behold! Tune in to More FM daily for a chance to unlock the code to WIN a massive haul of presents inside - including a $500 voucher from Queenstown Central. Visit More FM...
Getting all your Christmas shopping done can be a busy time! To help get the last things sorted, the Centre will be open for late night shopping on Thursday 16th and Thursday 23rd December. You can also see head to see Santa on Thursday 16th...
Queenstown Central Shopping Centre has been partnering with local creative collective South Island Light Orchestra (SILO), for the third year running, with a spectacular Christmas tree commemorating the festive season. The tree, situated in Frankton, close to State Highway 6 stands over eight metres tall...
As we are now in the new Traffic Light Framework - Orange here's what you may encounter while shopping at Queenstown Central: Retailers such as cafes, foodies and restaurants as well as close contact businesses such as hairdressers and beauty salons may require you to...
Halloween is upon us and getting the kids ready to trick-or-treat can be a last-minute job! Head to KMART, Queenstown Central this Sunday 31 October for an array of ghoulish Halloween costumes and props (beware the staff could be looking a bit scary-fun too!) To...
Queenstown Central is fully open at Level 2 trading normal Centre hours and ready for all your shopping and dining needs. It's Level 2 (but not as we know it) With the change to government rulings around Level 2, there's a few things we all...
Queenstown Central is open all for your essentials, takeaways and click-and-collect. Takeaways Get your lunchtime or evening takeaways from: St Pierres Sushi, The Meat Preachers, Taco Medic, Sal's Pizza, Subway, Wu Cha, Hikari, Love Chicken. Liquor On-site pick up now available at Merchants Liquor. Coffee:...
Reward Dad (and his lockdown jokes) this Father’s Day with a little shopping splurge from Queenstown Central. Simply sign up to the Queenstown Central newsletter and you’re in the draw in to win. There’s 5 prize packs to be won! Each prize pack includes: $100...
The friendly team at Antidote Pharmacy, Queenstown Central Shopping Centre are now delivering COVID-19 vaccines. If you are aged 55+ you can book your vaccine online now at bookmyvaccine.co.nz to reserve your spot.
Queenstown Central Shopping Centre is making things easy for LUMA this year with a kids eat free offer at all our eateries throughout Queens Birthday Weekend. All eateries will have their own special LUMA offer in-store for kids 12 and under, every day of the...
The circus has come to town for school holidays and you'll find them at Queenstown Central Shopping Centre! After 20 years, the world's most renowned production is making an extravagant return to New Zealand. Watch as international talent brings to life The Great Moscow Circus!...
Queenstown Central stores will be trading as normal all weekend*. So pop on down for a retail fix, or a hunger buster and support your local. Happy Easter from all of us at Queenstown Central. * Merchants Liquor hours will vary from normal. Contact stores...
South Island cousins Robbie McGillivray and Ant Wilkins, owners of Taco Medic at Queenstown Central Shopping Centre, talk to us about how they got into the business of making fresh, authentic Mexican-style tacos. Hi guys, nice to see you! Tell us a bit about your...
Sign up to the Queenstown Central newsletter and be in to win a $200 gift card to shop at Queenstown Central* That's a new outfit, some outdoor gear, a new edition to the kitchen, something stylish for the home, beauty treatment, hair appointment or lunch/dinner...
As Queenstown eagerly waits the next dump of snow on the mountains – we talk to Brent Harridge, (owner), and crew at the Base NZ store, Queenstown Central Shopping Centre, to chat about snow, adventure and life in Queenstown. Hi Brent tell us about Base...
As the 2020 LUMA Light Festival has been cancelled this year, the team at LUMA are encouraging everyone to bring a little bit of "LUMA sparkle" to our community (from a safe distance of course) May 29 - 1 June by lighting up windows, letterboxes...
With the move to Alert Two COVID-19 status from Sunday 28 February Queenstown Central Shopping Centre doors remain OPEN. As always, we've put extra cleaning measures and social distancing practices in place to keep our customers safe so we can all continue on with our...
It needs not be said that parenthood has been equal parts challenging and rewarding these past weeks while under the New Zealand lock-down for Covid-19. We talk to store manager Kerry-Anne Roberts of Mooch, Queenstown Central Shopping Centre on Mother’s Day to chat all things...
Now OPEN at Queenstown Central Shopping Centre for contactless Click + Collect ordering/delivery: Love Chicken, Wu Cha, Sal's Pizza, Subway, The Meat Preachers, St Pierres Sushi Black & White Coffee, Social Clothing, Mooch, Merchants Liquor, Kmart and Issimo Shoes. Visit individual websites for hours and...
Our Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has a challenge for the kids of New Zealand! The Tooth Fairy and the Easter Bunny have been considered an essential service - which is great news! But because we’re all in isolation at the moment, the Easter Bunny might...
Health and sustainability are conversations the whole world is having at this very moment. The global Covid-19 pandemic, and the enforced isolation we find ourselves in here in New Zealand, has got us thinking about what we truly need in our lives to exist and...
Queenstown Central Shopping Centre stores are open for the following essential services* Antidote Pharmacy | Monday - Friday, 10am - 4pm Soul Food Organic | Wednesday - Saturday, 10am - 5pm Kim's Asian Mart | Open 7 days, 9am - 6pm Mooch | Open 7...
Attention all customers All non-essential stores at Queenstown Central Shopping Centre will close from end-of-business Wednesday 25 March following the government’s announcement and alert level upgrade. All non-essential businesses have to close their doors for a minimum of 4 weeks and that includes Queenstown Central...
Destination Queenstown has been reviewing what “Adventure” means to our visitors of Queenstown. The review forms part of a brand refresh project designed to reset Queenstown's promotion on the world stage. Part of the re-brand project involved a re-look at Destination Queenstown’s current tagline: “Feel...
Hold on to your hats - the circus is coming to Queenstown Central Shopping Centre! Introducing: Into The Future - the 10 year anniversary tour from Zirka Circus. Zirka Circus has successfully been entertaining families in NZ for more than ten years and is the...
And that's a wrap! Thanks to everyone who came to the Centre to see Santa and get their photo taken. Santa's Grotto will be back bigger and better in 2020. Thanks to 222 Photographic Studios for the amazing photos! Have a safe and happy holiday...
Queenstown Central Shopping Centre recently partnered with local creative collective South Island Light Orchestra (SILO), to create a spectacular Christmas tree commemorating the festive season. The tree, situated in Frankton, close to State Highway 6 stands over eight metres tall and is framed by a...