Photo: Outside Sports Queenstown AirportOutside Sports Queenstown Airport
Info last verified · 9 Sept 2026
About
Outside Sports at Queenstown Airport sits right inside the terminal building on Sir Henry Wigley Drive in Frankton, making it one of the most strategically placed outdoor gear shops in the region. Whether you've just landed and realised you're short on base layers for a day on The Remarkables, or you're heading home and want to grab a piece of kit you couldn't find elsewhere, this store puts quality outdoor and adventure gear within arm's reach before you've even left the airport precinct. The location alone sets it apart from the cluster of shops on Queenstown's main drag.
The shop stocks sporting and outdoor goods suited to the kind of terrain Queenstown throws at you — alpine conditions on Coronet Peak, river days on the Shotover, trail runs toward Glenorchy, or multi-day hikes beyond Arrowtown. With a solid 4.6 rating from reviewers, the store earns consistent praise despite its compact footprint. It's a genuinely useful stop for travellers who want to gear up fast or fill a gap in their kit without backtracking into town. If you're flying in with adventure on the agenda, this is a smart first port of call.
Highlights
- ✓Inside the airport terminal - no detour into town needed
- ✓Stocks gear for local conditions: alpine, river, and hiking equipment
- ✓Rated 4.6/5 for quality and convenience despite compact size
Location
Queenstown Airport, Terminal Building Sir Henry Wigley Drive, Frankton, Queenstown 9300, New Zealand
Opening hours
- Monday8:30 AM – 6:00 PM
- Tuesday8:30 AM – 6:00 PM
- Wednesday8:30 AM – 6:00 PM
- Thursday8:30 AM – 6:00 PM
- Friday8:30 AM – 6:00 PM
- Saturday8:30 AM – 6:00 PM
- Sunday8:30 AM – 6:00 PM
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