Photo: Artbay Gallery★★★★★4.8(29 reviews)
About
Artbay Gallery occupies a historic waterfront cottage on Marine Parade, right on the edge of Lake Wakatipu, and it's one of the few places in Queenstown where you can buy genuinely considered New Zealand art rather than mass-produced souvenirs. The gallery focuses on contemporary New Zealand work — paintings, prints, and original pieces from artists working across the country — presented in a setting that feels intimate and unhurried against the backdrop of the lake and The Remarkables. It's a commercial gallery, so everything on the walls is available to take home, making it a serious option for anyone wanting to leave Queenstown with something that carries real meaning.
Highlights
- ✓Original contemporary New Zealand art for sale
- ✓Historic waterfront cottage on Lake Wakatipu
- ✓4.8-star rating from verified reviewers
- ✓Intimate gallery setting away from main tourist strip
- ✓Works suitable as meaningful gifts or home pieces
Opening hours
- Monday11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Tuesday11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Wednesday11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Thursday11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Friday11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Saturday11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Sunday11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
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