Queenstown's The Landing fully leased
27 July 2016, 12:31PM
Southern PR
A mere 18 months after the first tenants opened their doors, Queenstown’s The Landing shopping and commercial centre is fully leased and enjoying a busy winter.
Reflecting a booming Queenstown population and skyrocketing tourism numbers – arguably the fastest growth in New Zealand – businesses that are local, household names and renowned global brands have flocked to the centre.
The Landing consists of 19 shops adjacent to Remarkables Park Town Centre’s 55-plus businesses and Queenstown Airport, in an area widely regarded as the new commercial and retail hub of the Queenstown Lakes district.
The latest new businesses to join The Landing are vitamin, supplements and nutrition store MySupps, and opening its doors in September will be Outdoor Concepts, New Zealand specialists in premium outdoor heating and barbeques, and indoor fireplaces.
Outdoor Concepts was established over 15 years ago in Parnell, Auckland, and will also bring European home appliance specialists Kouzina to Queenstown as part of its store.
Owners Kalem and Kasey Singh say New Zealanders are becoming increasingly aware of the benefits of a wide range of health supplements, vitamins and protein products.
“A few years ago it might have only been regular gym users or dedicated athletes between the ages of 18 to 40 who were aware of the benefits of many of these products, and knew when and how to use them,” said Kaylem.
“Now we find lots of older people coming to us for advice, and in Queenstown we’re certainly talking to runners, cyclists, skiers and those who just generally love the outdoors. We’re getting a very good picture of what the market is looking for here as anyone’s welcome to come in and ask lots of questions.
“We work closely with a New Zealand doctor who makes many of these products. We’re very careful to only stock products that are tested and certified and our motto is to give the best advice for the best life, with products at the best price.”
Ex-dairy farmer Kaylem says they’re happy to order any products for people who come in and ask. “We work very closely with our supplier and he knows everything there is to know about everything from pre-workout supplements to weight loss products, or those that will supplement depleting mineral levels as you get older.”
Outdoor Concepts director Tim Hardley says The Landing and its associated businesses are “a really good fit” for his business.
“The Landing is in the centre of where all the growth and development is happening and there’s a good feel here,” he says.
“We’re bringing some huge international brands to Queenstown and everyone’s very positive about that.”
Among those are Weber BBQ’s, the world’s number one brand, Heat & Glo, the biggest fireplace producer in the world, and Infratech outdoor electric heating. Other innovative brands supplied by Outdoor Concepts include Sebios garden wood fireplaces, constructed in Corten steel, and DCS Grills, renowned for their higher burn power and ability to reach intense searing temperatures far outside the realm of ordinary BBQ’s.
Mr Hardley is promising cooking demonstrations outside the store on spring and summer weekends, and plans to work closely with nearby The Landing meat supplier Neat Meat.
Kouzina Appliances will showcase some of the world’s leading kitchen appliances, including big name brands Miele, Bosch, Gaggenau, Sub-Zero and Wolf.
There’s a range of gift, furniture, homewares and fashion stores, as well as a hairdresser, café, restaurant, bakery, butcher and Asian grocery.
The Landing’s been designed with ample customer car parks with spacious green surrounds and relaxing gardens for al fresco dining, and boasts panoramic views of The Remarkables mountain range.
The Landing is close to a large indoor recreation centre, a walking and cycling track, the newly-opened Ramada Hotel (with another hotel coming in 2017) and a relocated Wakatipu High School opening at the beginning of 2018.
For more information visit www.thelandingqueenstown.co.nz