Photo: Josef HR.M.Williams Queenstown
Info last verified · 12 Oct 2026
About
R.M.Williams has been outfitting Australians and New Zealanders for hard country living since the 1930s, and the Queenstown store on Rees Street brings that same heritage to one of the South Island's most rugged and beautiful corners. The brand is built around the iconic one-piece leather boot — hand-crafted, resoleable, and designed to last decades rather than seasons — alongside moleskin trousers, shirts, belts, and accessories that carry a distinctly antipodean character. The location makes sense: Queenstown sits beneath The Remarkables and draws people who take the outdoors seriously, whether that means a day in the high country around Glenorchy or a working week on a station property beyond Arrowtown.
The shop itself carries the full R.M.Williams range, making it a reliable stop for both visitors wanting to take something genuinely New Zealand-adjacent home and locals who already know the brand and want to try boots on properly before committing. With a 4.9-star rating from reviewers, the in-store service clearly stands out — staff who know the product well enough to fit boots correctly make a real difference with footwear this considered. If you are after clothing that holds up to Queenstown's weather and landscape without sacrificing a clean, classic look, this is a straightforward choice on Rees Street.
Highlights
- ✓Full R.M.Williams boot range available to try in-store
- ✓Clothing built for hard-wearing antipodean conditions
- ✓4.9-star rating across customer reviews
- ✓Central Rees Street location, walkable from the waterfront
- ✓Moleskins, shirts, belts, and leather accessories stocked
Opening hours
- Monday10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Tuesday10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Wednesday10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Thursday10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Friday10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Saturday10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Sunday10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Similar businesses

Issimo Shoes - Queenstown Shoes
Fashion & Clothing
Curated footwear shop on Searle Lane, right in the heart of Queenstown.

Issimo Shoes - Frankton Shoes
Fashion & Clothing
Frankton footwear store with a strong reputation and a range suited to Queenstown's mix of style and outdoors life.

UGG Express - UGG Boots NZ - Queenstown Ballarat
Fashion & Clothing
Queenstown's go-to stop for genuine UGG boots and sheepskin footwear, right in the CBD.

Global Culture Queenstown
Fashion & Clothing
World-influenced clothing, jewellery, and gifts on Camp Street in central Queenstown.