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: 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
Queenstown: Luggage Storage close to The Station Building
Top hotels in Queenstown City Centre
Ramada by Wyndham Queenstown Central
Great check in and friendly staff. Beautiful location. Room not very clean. Dusty bathroom. Room was not well cleaned after the first night. Bed half done, towels strewn across bathroom, bed pillows looked like they had been slept on, no coffee refills. When raised with reception, we were told they ...
Reviewed on 7 Apr 2026
Copthorne Hotel & Apartments Queenstown Lakeview
No air conditioning, room was very warm and street noise loud so leaving the window open at night was problematic. We didn’t see that there was a fan in one of the closets until we were leaving which would have been helpful.
Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Queenstown by IHG
Nice and central to Queenstown CBD, breakfast was great, friendly staff, clean room.
Reviewed on 6 Apr 2026
Millennium Hotel Queenstown
very old hotel
Reviewed on 29 Mar 2026
Crowne Plaza Hotel Queenstown by IHG
Great location by the harbour and shops. Balconies to sit and drink in the views.
Reviewed on 4 Apr 2026
QT Queenstown
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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.
