Boydtown Travel Guide
Queenstown
Popular places to visit
Queenstown Gardens
Play a round of disc golf, or join a touch-rugby match at these historic botanic gardens on the banks of Lake Wakatipu.
Skyline Queenstown
Take one of the world’s steepest cable-car rides to the top of picturesque Bob’s Peak for views across Lake Wakatipu and beyond.
Queenstown Mall
During your visit to Queenstown, you can enjoy retail therapy at Queenstown Mall. Stroll along the lakeside or discover the mountain views in this romantic area.
TSS Earnslaw Steamship
Cruise in style across Lake Wakatipu, on this century-old steamship, which once carried Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip.
Kiwi and Birdlife Park
Your best chance to see New Zealand’s national bird is at this fascinating wildlife sanctuary.
Bob's Peak
Take in one of New Zealand’s most sublime views and enjoy some high-adrenalin sports at the summit of this famous peak.
Things to do
Queenstown: Lake Wakatipu Scenic Cruise (90 Minutes)
Queenstown: Ice Bar Entry with Warm Winter Gear and Drink
Queenstown: Jet Boat Adventure with Thunder Jet
Premium Milford Sound Small Group Tour & Cruise from Queenstown
Milford Sound Wilderness Cruise
Doubtful Sound Wilderness Cruise
Top hotels in Boydtown
Pinewood Queenstown
Great value
Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026
Reavers Lodge
Very young crowd. Very loud around 10pm and very loud and obnoxious drunk kids coming in after bar hours. Very close to shopping areas made for low cost UBER rides. Wish they. had more variety for breakfast.
Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026
Abba Court Motel & Apartments
Rooms were clean and comfortable. Nice to have the luggage storage on site. Close to supermarket and Queenstown restaurants only 1/2 mile away.
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026
Bella Vista Queenstown
Clean room. Laundry room. Walkable to town.
Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026
Kamana Lakehouse
The Kamana Lakehouse is exceptional. We felt very well taken care of our whole stay. The front desk staff was extremely accomodating, holding our bags before check in and taking them to our room and booking a taxi for an excursion. The servers and bar staff we're great as well. The food was the best ...
Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026
Ramada by Wyndham Queenstown Central
Nice location and clean property. Room was a little too small and breakfast experience wasn’t that good
Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Boydtown
Queenstown City Centre
The panoramic lake views and popular shops are just a few highlights of Queenstown City Centre. Make a stop by Skycity Queenstown Casino or Queenstown Mall while you're exploring the area.
Fernhill
Fernhill is well-regarded for its captivating mountain views, ample dining options and fantastic lake views, and you might also want to make a stop by Lake Wakatipu, a top sight in the neighbourhood.
Goldfield Heights
Though Goldfield Heights may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Queenstown Mall and Skycity Queenstown Casino.
Sunshine Bay
Visitors to Sunshine Bay like its mountain views and restaurants, and Lake Wakatipu is a sight worth a stop.
Frankton
Frankton is known for its fantastic lake views, and you can make a stop by Queenstown Event Centre and Remarkables Park Town Centre while in the area.
