Shop and Stare: 8 Boutiques & Art Galleries to Explore in Queenstown

Inside a boutique in the famed Country Lane shopping destination.
Every inch of Queenstown’s great outdoors is an endless source of beauty and inspiration – but going inside is just as much of a treat. Come along with us as we open the door to a community of creative businesses housing objects as beautiful as the scenery out the window, breathtaking art made by Aotearoa talents, well-made clothing designed to last a lifetime in your wardrobe, and much more.

Astor Bristed

Laneway and exterior of Astor Bristed Gallery in Arrowtown.
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In our opinion, few towns offer a more beautiful backdrop for showcasing great works by New Zealand artists.

Artbay Gallery

Artworks on the wall at Artbay Gallery in Queenstown.
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Set along Queenstown’s picturesque lakefront, Artbay is an award-winning gallery housed in a historic cottage.

Te Atamira

Gallery visitors looking at art on the walls at Te Atamira.
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Te Atamira, meaning platform or stage in te reo Māori, is a multi-purpose arts and cultural space that invites the community to embrace creativity in their daily lives.