Photo: Fentec GroupPlaceMakers Queenstown
Info last verified · 8 Aug 2026
About
PlaceMakers Queenstown sits in Frankton, the region's commercial and trade hub, making it the go-to stop for builders, renovators, and DIYers working across the wider Queenstown Lakes district. As part of New Zealand's largest building supplies network, the branch stocks a broad range of timber, hardware, building materials, and home improvement products suited to everything from alpine cabin builds in the hills above Arrowtown to lakefront renovation projects along Lake Wakatipu. The Frankton location puts it close to major worksites and residential developments spreading out toward Jacks Point and Kelvin Heights, so trade customers can get in, load up, and get back on the tools without losing half the day.
For owner-builders and weekend DIYers, PlaceMakers offers the kind of product range that smaller hardware outlets in town simply cannot match. Whether you are patching weatherboards after a hard Queenstown winter, tackling a deck build with views toward The Remarkables, or sourcing materials for a new Frankton property, this is a practical, well-stocked resource. The 3.9-star rating from reviewers suggests a solid if no-frills operation, consistent with what you would expect from a national trade supplier focused on getting the job done. Check their website for current stock, account options, and any click-and-collect services before heading in.
Highlights
- ✓Wide range of timber and building materials
- ✓Hardware and home improvement products in stock
- ✓Frankton location close to major worksites
- ✓Part of NZ's largest building supplies network
- ✓Trade account options available
Opening hours
- Monday7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Tuesday7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Wednesday7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Thursday7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Friday7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- SaturdayClosed
- SundayClosed
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