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

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

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
Church of St Peters

Church of St Peters

You can find out about the history of Queenstown with a visit to Church of St Peters. Amble around this romantic area's lakeside and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Church of St Peters

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 Queenstown City Centre

Copthorne Hotel & Apartments Queenstown Lakeview

Copthorne Hotel & Apartments Queenstown Lakeview

4 out of 5
88 Frankton Road, Queenstown
The price is ฿4,618 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
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! (1,000 reviews)
"The hotel was conveniently located and parking was available in the basement which was great. The room was clean and facilities were good with a drying room for ski equipment."

Reviewed on 19 Aug 2025

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

Holiday Inn Express And Suites Queenstown by IHG

4 out of 5
CNR STANLEY AND SYDNEY STREET, Queenstown
The price is ฿4,404 per night from 18 Sept to 19 Sept
฿4,404
฿5,065 total
18 Sept - 19 Sept
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! (1,005 reviews)
"Very nice accommodation. Friendly staff"

Reviewed on 19 Aug 2025

Holiday Inn Express And Suites Queenstown by IHG
Novotel Queenstown Lakeside

Novotel Queenstown Lakeside

4 out of 5
Corner of Earl and Marine Parade, Queenstown
The price is ฿5,031 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
฿5,031
฿5,785 total
7 Sept - 8 Sept
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! (1,000 reviews)
Great location but worn down.
"Lovely convenient location but the property is very dated and could do with a refresh and some additional sound proofing. The beds were really comfortable and great water pressure in the showers. However every day our key cards do our room stopped working, sometimes twice a day and we had to keep ..."

Reviewed on 11 Aug 2025

Novotel Queenstown Lakeside
Blue Peaks Lodge

Blue Peaks Lodge

4 out of 5
11 Sydney Street, Queenstown
The price is ฿4,124 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
฿4,124
฿4,790 total
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified motel in Queenstown. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (877 reviews)
"I thought proximity to waterfront park land and Odd Saint for nice coffee was very nice, although walk is on a slope if that’s an issue for you."

Reviewed on 19 Aug 2025

Blue Peaks Lodge
Crowne Plaza Hotel Queenstown by IHG

Crowne Plaza Hotel Queenstown by IHG

4.5 out of 5
93 Beach Street, Queenstown, Otago
The price is ฿4,470 per night from 18 Sept to 19 Sept
฿4,470
฿5,140 total
18 Sept - 19 Sept
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 in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews)
"Location & Staff"

Reviewed on 17 Aug 2025

Crowne Plaza Hotel Queenstown by IHG
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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