Boydtown Travel Guide

Queenstown

Popular places to visit

Skyline Gondola which includes a bay or harbour and a coastal town

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.

Skyline Queenstown
Queenstown Gardens featuring forest scenes

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.

Queenstown Gardens
TSS Earnslaw Steamship featuring picnicking, a bay or harbour and a beach

TSS Earnslaw Steamship

Cruise in style across Lake Wakatipu, on this century-old steamship, which once carried Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip.

TSS Earnslaw Steamship
Kiwi and Birdlife Park showing zoo animals and bird life

Kiwi and Birdlife Park

Your best chance to see New Zealand’s national bird is at this fascinating wildlife sanctuary.

Kiwi and Birdlife Park
Queenstown Beach featuring sailing, a lake or waterhole and a beach

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.

Queenstown Beach
Steamer Wharf showing boating, a bay or harbour and a marina

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.

Steamer Wharf

Things to do

Milford Sound Nature Cruise

Milford Sound Wilderness Cruise

฿2,797
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Milford Sound Wilderness Cruise
Mount Cook Day Tour from Queenstown

Mount Cook Day Tour from Queenstown

฿5,304
per adult
Mount Cook Day Tour from Queenstown
Milford Sound Coach & Nature Cruise ex Queenstown with Lunch

Milford Sound Full-Day Experience with Nature Cruise & Lunch ex Queenstown

฿6,538
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Milford Sound Full-Day Experience with Nature Cruise & Lunch ex Queenstown
From Queenstown: Skippers Canyon Jet Boat Ride

From Queenstown: Skippers Canyon Jet Boat Ride

฿3,645
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
From Queenstown: Skippers Canyon Jet Boat Ride
From Queenstown: Mt Cook & Tasman Glacier Viewpoint Day Tour

From Queenstown: Mt Cook & Tasman Glacier Viewpoint Day Tour

฿4,822
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
From Queenstown: Mt Cook & Tasman Glacier Viewpoint Day Tour
Doubtful Sound Wilderness Cruise

Doubtful Sound Wilderness Cruise

฿6,538
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Doubtful Sound Wilderness Cruise
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Top hotels in Boydtown

Pinewood Queenstown

Pinewood Queenstown

3 out of 5
48 Hamilton Road, Queenstown
The price is ฿2,009 per night from 15 Sept to 16 Sept
฿2,009
฿2,310 total
15 Sept - 16 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star lodge in Queenstown. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a garden. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
7.6/10 Good! (599 reviews)
"We had an overall excellent stay — the place is clean, comfortable, and well-maintained. The staff were welcoming and the atmosphere made us feel right at home. The only minor issues we noticed were a strange smell in the toilet and that the shower drain wasn’t draining as smoothly as it should. ..."

Reviewed on 18 Aug 2025

Pinewood Queenstown
Reavers Lodge

Reavers Lodge

3.5 out of 5
56 Hamilton Rd, Queenstown
The price is ฿2,425 per night from 29 Aug to 30 Aug
฿2,425
฿2,788 total
29 Aug - 30 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star lodge in Queenstown. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
6/10 (1,001 reviews)
"Small bedroom needing a bit a maintainance but otherwise good and value for money. Very helpful and friendly staff. Great location with a short walk into Queenstown."

Reviewed on 6 Aug 2025

Reavers Lodge
Copthorne Hotel & Apartments Queenstown Lakeview

Copthorne Hotel & Apartments Queenstown Lakeview

4 out of 5
88 Frankton Road, Queenstown
The price is ฿4,618 per night from 17 Sept to 18 Sept
฿4,618
฿5,311 total
17 Sept - 18 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Queenstown. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
"Good"

Reviewed on 10 Aug 2025

Copthorne Hotel & Apartments Queenstown Lakeview
Kamana Lakehouse

Kamana Lakehouse

4.5 out of 5
139 Fernhill Road, Queenstown
The price is ฿5,311 per night from 8 Sept to 9 Sept
฿5,311
฿6,108 total
8 Sept - 9 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Queenstown. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 3 hot tubs. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (477 reviews)
"Friendly, clean and comfortable"

Reviewed on 14 Aug 2025

Kamana Lakehouse
La Quinta by Wyndham Remarkables Park Queenstown

La Quinta by Wyndham Remarkables Park Queenstown

4 out of 5
16 - 18 Mountain Ash Drive, Remarkables Park, Queenstown
The price is ฿2,665 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
฿2,665
฿3,065 total
7 Sept - 8 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star ski aparthotel in Queenstown. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour fitness centre and a ski shuttle (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,292 reviews)
"The absolute breath taking, front row seat of the Remarkables. The location was perfect as it was just outside of Queenstown, so nice and quiet, but still so close to everywhere you wanted to be/needed to go. Parking was great with quick and easy access. Very happy with our stay!"

Reviewed on 19 Aug 2025

La Quinta by Wyndham Remarkables Park Queenstown
Ramada by Wyndham Queenstown Central

Ramada by Wyndham Queenstown Central

4 out of 5
24 Frankton Road, Queenstown
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿4,264 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
฿4,264
฿4,903 total
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Queenstown. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,008 reviews)
"Great hotel and lovely cafe"

Reviewed on 18 Aug 2025

Ramada by Wyndham Queenstown Central
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Other neighbourhoods around Boydtown

Queenstown Beach showing a pebble beach, skydiving and a small town or village

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.

Queenstown City Centre
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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.

Fernhill
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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.

Goldfield Heights
Sunshine Bay featuring mountains, a small town or village and forest scenes

Sunshine Bay

Visitors to Sunshine Bay like its mountain views and restaurants, and Lake Wakatipu is a sight worth a stop.

Sunshine Bay
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Frankton

4/5(11 area reviews)

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.

Frankton

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