Queenstown City Centre Travel Guide
Queenstown
Visit Queenstown City Centre
Popular places to visit
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.
Kiwi Park
Your best chance to see New Zealand’s national bird is at this fascinating wildlife sanctuary.
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 family-friendly area.
TSS Earnslaw Steamship
Cruise in style across Lake Wakatipu, on this century-old steamship, which once carried Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip.
Queenstown Beach
Surrounded by postcard-perfect scenery, this urban beach on the shores of stunning Lake Wakatipu is a destination for swimming, water sports and jet boating.
Steamer Wharf
Queenstown’s vibrant entertainment precinct is the perfect place to sample regional delicacies, mix with locals and enjoy the stunning views across Lake Wakatipu.
Things to do
Queenstown: Lake Wakatipu Scenic Cruise (90 Minutes)
Queenstown: Shotover River and Kawarau River Jet Boat Ride
Queenstown: Ice Bar Entry with Warm Winter Gear and Drink
Queenstown: Jet Boat Adventure with Thunder Jet
Milford Sound Wilderness Cruise
Shotover River Extreme Jet Boat Ride in Queenstown
Top hotels in Queenstown City Centre
Ramada by Wyndham Queenstown Central
We stayed in two studio lakeview apartments. The first one (109) had great views, but kitchen facilities could do with an upgrade (had to ask for a plate and the frypan was poor quality). The second one (409) seemed larger and was better equipped. Enjoyed having a washer and dryer. Buffet breakfast ...
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026
Copthorne Hotel and Apartments Queenstown Lakeview
Super clean rooms,very friendly staff and helped us to know more the surroundigs. Enjoyable stay
Reviewed on 9 Apr 2026
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Queenstown by IHG
Great place and excellent location
Reviewed on 8 Apr 2026
Millennium Hotel Queenstown
Very clean room and nice staff.
Reviewed on 9 Apr 2026
Crowne Plaza Hotel Queenstown by IHG
Loved the Crowne Plaza at Queenstown. Check in was easy and the staff were lovely. I’d mentioned in the bookings that we were staying for my mums 70th birthday and waiting in the room was a birthday dessert treat for her. It was a lovely little surprise. We had a lake view room - amazing view, great ...
Reviewed on 9 Apr 2026
QT Queenstown
We were here in March as part of my husband’s 60th. And QT was fab! We had such a great stay. They had a lovely bottle of Prosecco waiting for us. And every evening we’d personally get deliver lovely snacks. I’d stay there again!
Reviewed on 8 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Queenstown City Centre
Boydtown
When in Boydtown, you can plan a visit to Skyline Queenstown and Kiwi Park, some noteworthy sights in the nearby 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.
Sunshine Bay
Visitors to Sunshine Bay like its mountain views and restaurants, and Lake Wakatipu is a sight worth a stop.
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.
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.
