Boydtown Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
Queenstown Gardens
From flower beds to disc golf, this garden on the banks of Lake Wakatipu is full of pleasant surprises.
Skyline Queenstown
Experience one of the world's steepest cable-car journeys and enjoy stunning views from Bob's Peak across Queenstown and the beautiful Lake Wakatipu.
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
Follow in Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip’s regal footsteps and boat down Lake Wakatipu on board this century-old steamship.
Kiwi and Birdlife Park
Get up-close and personal with New Zealand's national bird at this fascinating wildlife sanctuary.
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.
Activities
Queenstown: Lake Wakatipu Scenic Cruise (90 Minutes)
Queenstown: Jet Boat Adventure with Thunder Jet
TSS Earnslaw Cruise & Walter Peak Farm Tour
Milford Sound Full-Day Experience with Nature Cruise & Lunch ex Queenstown
Queenstown: Ice Bar Entry with Warm Winter Gear and Drink
TSS Earnslaw Cruise & Barbecue Lunch
Our pick of the best Boydtown Hotel Deals
Pinewood Queenstown
The staff was friendly. The room was a little older but it was clean and the beds were comfortable. It is walking distance to the city center and a grocery store. Also walkable to the gondola which is one of the main attractions of the city. I would stay there again. The price was fair and the WiFi ...
Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026
Reavers Lodge
Big bathroom, hopefully they will sort out parking during peak season like transport from bottom to the lodge otherwise this is good place to stay
Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026
Abba Court Motel & Apartments
Great location, clean and well equipped
Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026
Bella Vista Queenstown
The room was spotless, the staff friendly and efficient, a short walk into town and value for money.
Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026
Kamana Lakehouse
View to kill for, great and delicious food and friendly staff. We can definitely recommend Kamana Lakehouse
Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026
Ramada by Wyndham Queenstown Central
Room was fine; however checking in we were made to wait until precisely 3:00pm in reception and had to ask for our room even then and transpired it could have been accessed earlier even though we’d explained we’d had a 24+ hour journey. Seemed rather discourteous really. Disappointing
Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Boydtown
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.
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.
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.
Sunshine Bay
Visitors to Sunshine Bay like its mountain views and restaurants, and Lake Wakatipu is a sight worth a stop.
Frankton
Frankton is known for its fantastic lake views, and you can make a stop by Remarkables Park Town Centre and Lake Wakatipu while in the area.
