Fernhill Travel Guide
Queenstown
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.
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.
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 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.
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
Milford Sound Wilderness Cruise
Doubtful Sound Wilderness Cruise
Milford Sound Fly-Cruise-Fly Tour from Queenstown
Top hotels in Fernhill
Kamana Lakehouse
Our favourite stay in NZ!! Gorgeous property and lakeside view! Well trained and pleasant staff - fantastic, overall.
Reviewed on 20 Mar 2026
Mercure Queenstown Resort
Shops where near by Staff are welcoming and friendly We had a lovely 1 night stay
Reviewed on 14 Mar 2026
Ramada by Wyndham Queenstown Central
Our studio suite was excellent. For a week of hiking and biking the inroom laundry and kitchen were perfect. Super comfy king bed and pillows. The shower pressure was wonderful! It was a quick walk to town and so close to Queenston park for frisbee golf and sunsets. Staff are great. Restaurant has ...
Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026
Copthorne Hotel & Apartments Queenstown Lakeview
Extremely comfortable beds. Excellent view. But the property is a bit tired and needs a little TLC. Was a bit odd that the ensuite didn’t have a toilet in it, and you had to go out in the hallway to a shared one. And in the downstairs, the toilet was separate to the bathroom, which only had a basin ...
Reviewed on 17 Mar 2026
Rendezvous Heritage Hotel Queenstown
Looks great but isn’t
Reviewed on 19 Mar 2026
La Quinta by Wyndham Remarkables Park Queenstown
Reception female staff were arrogant, not helpful and unfriendly. Male receptionst was lovley, cheerful and polite.
Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Fernhill
Sunshine Bay
Visitors to Sunshine Bay like its mountain views and restaurants, and Lake Wakatipu is a sight worth a stop.
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.
Boydtown
When in Boydtown, you can plan a visit to Skyline Queenstown and Kiwi and Birdlife Park, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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.
