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People, place, events, news, cool stuff. Stories from the centre and our Queenstown community.

LUMA Bus Returns for 2024

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...

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Find Your Adventure

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,...

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Christmas at Queenstown Central

Christmas is back with a CRACKER on 15 -17 December. Pop on down to Queenstown Central to meet SANTA, have a photo in the new MAGIC MIRROR, get your FACE PAINTED and make COOL CHRISTMAS STUFF in Santa’s Elves Workshop. FREE ENTRY for all things...

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Let's talk about Mental Health

We’ve come a long way in our ability as a nation to talk openly about mental health. Thanks to a growing awareness of the importance of diet, exercise, connection with people and nature, there are now many known ways to implement balance into everyday life...

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Art Workshops @ The Pop Up

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...

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Christmas at QC: that's a wrap.

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...

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Santa's Elves Workshop

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...

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Getting Social for Mental Health

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...

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Training for Queenstown Marathon

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...

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What's On at The Pop Up

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,...

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