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About
Merchant 1948 sits inside the Queenstown Central Shopping Centre in Frankton, making it one of the more accessible fashion stops in the region — easy to reach whether you're coming in from the airport, heading toward Arrowtown, or running errands on the flat before the mountain crowds thin out. The store specialises in footwear and fashion, carrying a curated range that leans toward quality and longevity rather than fast-fashion turnover. If you've been hiking The Remarkables or spending days on the water at Lake Wakatipu and find yourself needing something sharper for an evening out, this is a practical and well-regarded option without having to fight the foot traffic of central Queenstown.
Highlights
- ✓Footwear as the core product focus
- ✓Located in Queenstown Central Shopping Centre, Frankton
- ✓Accessible from airport and Arrowtown routes
- ✓Curated range suited to both visitors and locals
- ✓Consistent 4-star customer rating
Location
Queenstown Central Shopping Centre Shop D06/19 Grant Road, Frankton, Queenstown 9300, New Zealand
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Opening hours
- Monday9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Tuesday9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Wednesday9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Thursday9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Friday9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Saturday9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Sunday10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
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