Boydtown Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
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 Gardens
From flower beds to disc golf, this garden on the banks of Lake Wakatipu is full of pleasant surprises.
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.
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.
Steamer Wharf
Chat with the locals over regional delicacies while admiring the impressive view across Lake Wakatipu here in Queenstown's vibrant entertainment district.
Activities
Million Dollar Cruise in Queenstown
Premium Milford Sound Small Group Tour & Cruise from Queenstown
Queenstown: Ice Bar Entry with Warm Winter Gear and Drink
Milford Sound Full-Day Experience with Nature Cruise & Lunch ex Queenstown
Our pick of the best Boydtown Hotel Deals
Pinewood Queenstown
Reviewed on 22 Jul. 2025
Reavers Lodge
Reviewed on 16 Jul. 2025
Abba Court Motel & Apartments
Reviewed on 18 Jul. 2025
The Flaming Kiwi Backpackers
Reviewed on 15 Jul. 2025
Copthorne Hotel & Apartments Queenstown Lakeview
Reviewed on 22 Jul. 2025
Holiday Inn Express And Suites Queenstown by IHG
Reviewed on 1 Aug. 2025
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 Queenstown Event Centre and Lake Wakatipu while in the area.
- The Remarkables Ski Area
- Skyline Queenstown
- Cardrona Alpine Resort
- Coronet Peak Ski Area
- Onsen Hot Pools
- Queenstown Gardens
- Lake Wakatipu
- TSS Earnslaw Steamship
- Queenstown Mall
- Kiwi and Birdlife Park
- Gibbston Valley Winery
- Millbrook Resort Golf Course
- Queenstown Beach
- Skycity Queenstown Casino
- Moke Lake
- Walter Peak High Country Farm
- Steamer Wharf
- Queenstown Event Centre
- Amisfield Winery
- Jacks Point Golf Course
- Remarkables Park Town Centre
- Skyline Luge
- SKYCITY Wharf Casino
- Bob's Peak
- Kawarau Suspension Bridge
- Glenorchy Waterfront Reserve
- Arrowtown Chinese Settlement