Fernhill 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 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.

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

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.

Kiwi and Birdlife Park
Your best chance to see New Zealand’s national bird is at this fascinating wildlife sanctuary.
Things to do

Queenstown: Lake Wakatipu Scenic Cruise (90 Minutes)

Queenstown: Ice Bar Entry with Warm Winter Gear and Drink

Premium Milford Sound Small Group Tour & Cruise from Queenstown

Milford Sound Wilderness Cruise

Small-Group Zipline Adventure in Queenstown
Top hotels in Fernhill

Kamana Lakehouse
Staff were very friendly, helpful and professional.
Reviewed on 17 Dec 2025

Mercure Queenstown Resort
Amazing view. Breakfast was good. Great staff. Would stay again
Reviewed on 9 Dec 2025

Copthorne Hotel & Apartments Queenstown Lakeview
Room clean. Friendly staff.
Reviewed on 11 Dec 2025

Ramada by Wyndham Queenstown Central
All ok
Reviewed on 17 Dec 2025

Millennium Hotel Queenstown
Location was good.Nice garden on the back to enjoy.
Reviewed on 7 Dec 2025

La Quinta by Wyndham Remarkables Park Queenstown
The room was clean for a family with a baby
Reviewed on 16 Dec 2025
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 Lake Wakatipu and Queenstown Event Centre while in the area.

