Heatwave










Monday10:00 am – 5:30 pm.
TuesdayClosed.
Wednesday10:00 am – 5:30 pm.
Thursday10:00 am – 5:30 pm.
Friday10:00 am – 5:30 pm.
Saturday10:00 am – 5:00 pm.
Sunday10:00 am – 4:00 pm.
Located on Dunmore Street in Wānaka, Heatwave is a community hub as much as it is an outdoor lifestyle store.
Owned by Alice and Fionn, the store offers a thoughtfully curated selection of equipment and apparel designed to enhance your time in nature, especially on the slopes, trails, and lakes of Wānaka, while respecting the environment.
Heatwave sources products from ethically minded brands worldwide, focusing on quality, durability, innovation and sustainability. They prioritise sustainable, recycled, and organic materials wherever possible and have maintained a PFA-free policy on waterproof products since day one. To champion women’s representation in outdoor sports, Heatwave offers a balanced mix of apparel for all genders across activities like hiking, biking, running and climbing. With styles that fuse functionality and urban design, it’s a bonus that everything looks great too.
It won’t take long for you to clock that Heatwave is more than a place to buy outdoor gear. Alice and Fionn have created a space where people can connect, engage, and find inspiration through events that promote fitness and mental wellbeing. From run clubs and yoga sessions to nutrition workshops, they’ve built an inclusive calendar of activities. Most recently, Heatwave partnered with After Laughter, a local non-profit mental health organisation, to provide free training for Queenstown Marathon participants. Talk about a bunch of legends.
Words by Maggie Worthington & Photography by Anna Briggs
Information not correct? Report an error
Location
59 Brownston St, Wānaka
Nearby Places
Francesca

A Wānaka favourite for many years, Francesca on Ardmore Street has been reimagined by Sean Smith (also behind Mediterranean neighbour Sofi) and his team.
The Workroom

Aesthetic is what The Workroom does best, so it’s not surprising walking in here is a pleasure in itself.
Burrito Craft

Easygoing vibes make this permanent food truck a non-pretentious spot to park up and enjoy some food, al fresco style.
General Service

Tucked down an alleyway in the heart of Wānaka is a place where the inhabitants look forward to coming to work each day.
Similar Places
The Next Chapter

Located out front of Paradiso Cinema, in a purpose-built, architecturally designed, scaled-up kiosk, The Next Chapter provides readers with an intimate escape from the...
Gallery Thirty Three

Whether it be painting, sculpture, ceramics or jewellery, this gallery isn’t fussy when it comes to medium.
The Secret Sauna

Picture this: an off-grid, wood-fired sauna sits peacefully on the shore of a glacial lake, smoke softly puffing out of the chimney while through the generous window, a...
Thieving Kea

Perched along Wānaka’s picture-perfect lakefront, Thieving Kea is a family-run boutique that captures the heart of Aotearoa’s artisan culture and natural beauty.

