Photo: ZongleThe North Face Queenstown
Info last verified · 9 Sept 2026
About
The North Face Queenstown sits on Shotover Street, right in the heart of town and a short walk from the lake, making it one of the most convenient places to gear up before heading into the mountains. The store carries the full North Face range — technical outerwear, insulating mid-layers, base layers, footwear, packs, and accessories built for genuine alpine conditions. Whether you're heading up to The Remarkables or Coronet Peak for a ski day, tackling a multi-day tramp toward Glenorchy, or just bracing for a Queenstown winter that bites harder than visitors expect, the range here is designed to perform rather than just look the part.
The store earns a solid 4.4-star rating from reviewers, which for a branded retail outlet in a high-traffic tourist town suggests the staff know their product and take the time to help customers make sensible choices. That matters when you're buying a shell jacket before a Skippers Canyon hike or replacing a lost beanie before a gondola run. North Face gear carries a strong reputation for durability across wet, wind-driven conditions — exactly what the Southern Alps deliver most of the year. If you've arrived underprepared or want to invest in kit that will outlast a single trip, this is a reliable first stop on Shotover Street.
Highlights
- ✓Full range of technical alpine gear including outerwear, footwear and packs
- ✓Prime Shotover Street location, short walk from the lake
- ✓4.4-star rating with knowledgeable staff who help with gear selection
Opening hours
- Monday10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
- Tuesday10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
- Wednesday10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
- Thursday10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
- Friday10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
- Saturday10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
- Sunday10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
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