Queenstown Market Tours and Tickets

The Queenstown Market is held every Saturday throughout the year, from 9am until 4pm in the summer and 9:30am until 3:30pm in the winter. An additional market is also held on select Fridays between Christmas and April, particularly through January. Check the market’s website for specific dates of operation.

The Queenstown Market is held in Earnslaw Park on the western side of Queenstown Bay, a short walk from the center of town. The best way to get there is on foot from your accommodation or other parts of central Queenstown. Traffic can be heavy in Queenstown, and parking difficult, so avoid driving downtown unless you really have to. There are some parking lots nearby, but you may have to park some distance from the market and walk anyway.

A wide range of artisan crafts are sold at the Queenstown Market, including jewelry, ceramics, locally designed and made clothing, upcycled home decor, art photography, wooden turned items, handmade skincare, children’s books, paintings, pounamu (New Zealand greenstone) pendants and jewelry, possum fur clothing, pet accessories, handcrafted leather bags, soy candles, and more.

It’s a good idea to have a combination of cash and cards when shopping at the Queenstown Market. Some stalls are cash only, while others have EFTPOS and credit card facilities, but you may need to pay a surcharge. Some stallholders may allow you to pay for higher-priced items through bank transfer. There are many ATMs nearby if you find yourself short on cash.

Yes, there are many places near the Queenstown Market where you can sit with a picnic or snacks. The market is located in Earnslaw Park, but if you can’t find a spare patch of grass or a bench within this park, stroll further around the bay in either direction to find another free spot. Queenstown Bay Beach is also a short walk away.

The Queenstown Market is a handicraft market and doesn’t specifically sell food. However, you can find many food stalls, cafés, restaurants, bakeries, and ice cream parlors nearby. Bring a reusable coffee cup for takeaway coffee, and a picnic blanket if you feel like relaxing with a snack and people-watching at the lively market.