Queenstown City Centre Travel Guide

Queenstown

Queenstown Beach showing a pebble beach, skydiving and a small town or village
Queenstown City Centre
Queenstown City Centre
Queenstown City Centre
TSS Earnslaw Steamship

Popular places to visit

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

Skyline Queenstown

4.5/5(51 reviews)

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

TSS Earnslaw Steamship

4.5/5(7 reviews)

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

4.5/5(9 reviews)

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

4/5(9 reviews)

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

4/5(32 reviews)

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
Church of St Peters

Church of St Peters

After visiting Church of St Peters, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Queenstown. Stroll along the lakeside in this romantic area or visit its top-notch restaurants.

Church of St Peters

Things to do

Kiwi Park Queenstown Admission

Kiwi Park Queenstown Admission

฿1,123
per adult
Kiwi Park Queenstown Admission
Queenstown: Ice Bar Entry with Warm Winter Gear and Drink

Queenstown: Ice Bar Entry with Warm Winter Gear and Drink

฿1,123
per adult
Queenstown: Ice Bar Entry with Warm Winter Gear and Drink
Queenstown: Lake Wakatipu Scenic Cruise

Queenstown: Lake Wakatipu Scenic Cruise (90 Minutes)

฿1,478
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Queenstown: Lake Wakatipu Scenic Cruise (90 Minutes)
Premium Milford Sound Small Group Tour, Cruise & Picnic Lunch from Queenstown

Premium Milford Sound Small Group Tour & Cruise from Queenstown

฿6,156
per adult
Premium Milford Sound Small Group Tour & Cruise from Queenstown
Evening view of the roof top deck on the Spirit of Baltimore cruise vessel

City Cruises Baltimore: Signature Buffet Dinner Cruise with Live DJ & Bars

฿4,486
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
City Cruises Baltimore: Signature Buffet Dinner Cruise with Live DJ & Bars
Milford Sound Wilderness Cruise

Milford Sound Wilderness Cruise

฿3,274
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Milford Sound Wilderness Cruise
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Top hotels in Queenstown City Centre

Copthorne Hotel & Apartments Queenstown Lakeview

Copthorne Hotel & Apartments Queenstown Lakeview

4 out of 5
88 Frankton Road, Queenstown
The price is ฿4,118 per night from 24 Oct to 25 Oct
฿4,118
฿4,735 total
24 Oct - 25 Oct
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! (1,006 reviews)
"Decent hotel. Convenient and walkable to the town center. Excellent staff, polite and helpful. Great rooms , ckean and well appointed. Common areas - rugs a bit worn and stained but vacuumed regularly. Free convenient part - but spaces a bit tight , so be careful backing in and out. Overall a good ..."

Reviewed on 15 Oct 2025

Copthorne Hotel & Apartments Queenstown Lakeview
Ramada by Wyndham Queenstown Central

Ramada by Wyndham Queenstown Central

4 out of 5
24 Frankton Road, Queenstown
The price is ฿4,512 per night from 28 Oct to 29 Oct
฿4,512
฿5,188 total
28 Oct - 29 Oct
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! (1,026 reviews)
"Outstanding lakefront view with a super comfortable bed and pillows. Was about an 8 minute walk to downtown/waterfront but it made for a quiet and peaceful stay. Staff was incredibly friendly and helpful. Cannot recommend this place enough! Good spot for a pick up from most tours."

Reviewed on 20 Oct 2025

Ramada by Wyndham Queenstown Central
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Queenstown by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Queenstown by IHG

4 out of 5
CNR STANLEY AND SYDNEY STREET, Queenstown
Fully refundable
The price is ฿4,954 per night from 30 Oct to 31 Oct
฿4,954
฿5,697 total
30 Oct - 31 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Queenstown. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,011 reviews)
"Great hotel and Thai at reception, you couldn't ask for a more friendly, helpful person.."

Reviewed on 17 Oct 2025

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Queenstown by IHG
Mi-pad Queenstown

Mi-pad Queenstown

4 out of 5
4 Henry Street, Queenstown, Otago
The price is ฿4,058 per night from 23 Oct to 24 Oct
฿4,058
฿4,768 total
23 Oct - 24 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Queenstown. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
9/10 Wonderful! (824 reviews)
"Lovely place."

Reviewed on 20 Oct 2025

Mi-pad Queenstown
Millennium Hotel Queenstown

Millennium Hotel Queenstown

4.5 out of 5
32 Frankton Road, Queenstown
The price is ฿4,997 per night from 24 Oct to 25 Oct
฿4,997
฿5,746 total
24 Oct - 25 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Queenstown. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,012 reviews)
"had a great stay."

Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025

Millennium Hotel Queenstown
Novotel Queenstown Lakeside

Novotel Queenstown Lakeside

4 out of 5
Corner of Earl and Marine Parade, Queenstown
The price is ฿5,843 per night from 22 Oct to 23 Oct
฿5,843
฿6,719 total
22 Oct - 23 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Queenstown. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,013 reviews)
"Great staff, so helpful and friendly. The property is in an excellent location."

Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025

Novotel Queenstown Lakeside
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Other neighbourhoods around Queenstown City Centre

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Boydtown

When in Boydtown, you can plan a visit to Skyline Queenstown and Kiwi and Birdlife Park, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Boydtown
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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

Queenstown City Centre Travel Guide