Fernhill Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A coastal town with a lake, mountains, and houses.
A town by a lake with mountains in the background.
A lake surrounded by mountains with snow-capped peaks, a small town with houses and buildings, and a clear sky with some clouds.
A mountain range with snow-capped peaks, a lake, and a town in the foreground.
A coastal town with a lake, mountains, and residential buildings.

Activities

TSS Earnslaw Cruise & Walter Peak Farm Tour

TSS Earnslaw Cruise & Walter Peak Farm Tour

AU$121
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
TSS Earnslaw Cruise & Walter Peak Farm Tour
TSS Earnslaw Cruise on Lake Wakatipu

TSS Earnslaw Cruise on Lake Wakatipu

AU$91
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
TSS Earnslaw Cruise on Lake Wakatipu
Queenstown: Jet Boat Adventure with Thunder Jet

Queenstown: Jet Boat Adventure with Thunder Jet

AU$79
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Queenstown: Jet Boat Adventure with Thunder Jet
TSS Earnslaw Cruise with Walter Peak Gourmet BBQ Dinner

TSS Earnslaw Cruise with Walter Peak Gourmet BBQ Dinner

AU$160
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
TSS Earnslaw Cruise with Walter Peak Gourmet BBQ Dinner
Landscape view of a boat touring the Milford Sound

Milford Sound Full-Day Experience with Nature Cruise & Lunch ex Queenstown

AU$306
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Milford Sound Full-Day Experience with Nature Cruise & Lunch ex Queenstown
Feel the Calm, Hear the Stories – A Classic Lake Wakatipu Journey

Queenstown: Lake Wakatipu Scenic Cruise, 90 Minutes

AU$63
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Queenstown: Lake Wakatipu Scenic Cruise, 90 Minutes
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Our pick of the best Fernhill Hotel Deals

Kamana Lakehouse

Kamana Lakehouse

4.5 out of 5
139 Fernhill Road Queenstown
The price is AU$356 per night from 25 Oct to 26 Oct
AU$356
25 Oct - 26 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Queenstown. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and hot springs on-site. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (699 reviews)
"Our stay at Kamana Lakehouse was absolutely incredible! From the moment we arrived, we were blown away by the breathtaking views, beautiful atmosphere and exceptional hospitality. What truly made our stay special was the amazing staff. Every staff member we encountered was genuinely warm, welcoming ..."

Reviewed on 14 Oct 2026

Kamana Lakehouse
Mercure Queenstown Resort

Mercure Queenstown Resort

4 out of 5
Sainsbury Road Queenstown
The price is AU$211 per night from 3 Nov to 4 Nov
AU$211
3 Nov - 4 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this ski hotel in Queenstown. Enjoy 2 restaurants, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
"Welcoming, friendly, helpful staff. Hotel well placed for us, being on the edge of the town. Lovely view of lake and mountains. Clean and well maintained, but decor and furnishings somewhat "tired" and could so with a more contemporary makeover. Changed to be part of Movenpick brand just before we ..."

Reviewed on 18 Oct 2026

Mercure Queenstown Resort
La Quinta by Wyndham Remarkables Park Queenstown

La Quinta by Wyndham Remarkables Park Queenstown

4 out of 5
16 - 18 Mountain Ash Drive Queenstown
The price is AU$189 per night from 23 Oct to 24 Oct
AU$189
23 Oct - 24 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this aparthotel in Queenstown. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour fitness centre and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,679 reviews)
"Very friendly and helpful staff"

Reviewed on 19 Oct 2026

La Quinta by Wyndham Remarkables Park Queenstown
Ramada by Wyndham Queenstown Central

Ramada by Wyndham Queenstown Central

4 out of 5
24 Frankton Road Queenstown
The price is AU$290 per night from 23 Oct to 24 Oct
AU$290
23 Oct - 24 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Queenstown. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,063 reviews)
"Great location and friendly staff"

Reviewed on 18 Oct 2026

Ramada by Wyndham Queenstown Central
Mi-pad Queenstown

Mi-pad Queenstown

4 out of 5
4 Henry Street Queenstown Otago
The price is AU$210 per night from 25 Oct to 26 Oct
AU$210
25 Oct - 26 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Queenstown. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
"It was a great stay. Being on a central location made the walk to the waterfront very accessible. Great amenities, a room full of board games, coffee machines and wonderful views from the deck!"

Reviewed on 14 Oct 2026

Mi-pad Queenstown
Holiday Inn Queenstown Remarkables Park by IHG

Holiday Inn Queenstown Remarkables Park by IHG

4.5 out of 5
28 Red Oaks Drive, Frankton Queenstown
The price is AU$213 per night from 31 Oct to 1 Nov
AU$213
31 Oct - 1 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Queenstown. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (764 reviews)
"Very welcoming staff. Lovely evening meal even though we arrived not long before restaurant closed. Rooms clean and quiet. Lovely view to wake up to"

Reviewed on 17 Oct 2026

Holiday Inn Queenstown Remarkables Park by IHG
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Our guide on where to stay in Fernhill

Find the best Fernhill areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Fernhill
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A lake with a boat, people on the shore, and a mountain in the background.

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.

A mountainous landscape with snow-covered peaks, a deep blue lake, and a valley below.

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.

A coastal town with a bay, mountains, and a clear sky.

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.

A calm lake with mountains in the background, a small town on the right, and a clear sky.

Boydtown

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

A coastal town nestled between forested hills and a clear blue lake.

Sunshine Bay

Visitors to Sunshine Bay like its mountain views and restaurants, and Lake Wakatipu is a sight worth a stop.

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