Photo: Jeremy KahanThe Gift Centre
Info last verified · 11 Aug 2026
About
The Gift Centre on Beach Street puts you about a minute's walk from the Lake Wakatipu foreshore, which makes it one of the most conveniently located gift shops in Queenstown's town centre. The store covers a broad range of categories — jewellery, home goods, and souvenirs — so whether you're after a keepsake that captures the drama of The Remarkables or a quality piece of jewellery to mark a trip to the South Island, there's genuine range under one roof. The wholesale side of the operation also suggests depth of stock that goes beyond the typical tourist-facing gift shop.
With a 4.5-star rating across 43 reviews, The Gift Centre has earned consistent goodwill from both visitors and locals passing through the heart of town. Beach Street sits at the core of Queenstown's shopping precinct, so it's easy to fold a visit in between the waterfront, the gondola base, and the main restaurant strip. If you're hunting for something to take home after a day on Coronet Peak or a jet boat run down the Shotover River, this is a practical, well-regarded stop that covers jewellery and gifts in the same visit rather than sending you across town to multiple stores.
Highlights
- ✓Stocks jewellery, souvenirs, and home goods together
- ✓Central Beach Street location near the lake
- ✓Wholesale operation suggests strong stock depth
- ✓4.5-star rating from 43 customer reviews
Opening hours
- Monday9:00 AM – 10:00 PM
- Tuesday9:00 AM – 10:00 PM
- Wednesday9:00 AM – 10:00 PM
- Thursday9:00 AM – 10:00 PM
- Friday9:00 AM – 10:00 PM
- Saturday9:00 AM – 10:00 PM
- Sunday9:00 AM – 10:00 PM
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