Queenstown City Centre Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Queenstown Beach showing a lake or waterhole, a small town or village and a pebble beach
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(709 reviews)

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.

Skyline Queenstown
Kiwi and Birdlife Park featuring zoo animals and bird life

Kiwi and Birdlife Park

4/5(63 reviews)

Get up-close and personal with New Zealand's national bird at this fascinating wildlife sanctuary.

Kiwi and Birdlife Park
TSS Earnslaw Steamship showing picnicking, a bay or harbour and a sandy beach

TSS Earnslaw Steamship

4.5/5(148 reviews)

Follow in Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip’s regal footsteps and boat down Lake Wakatipu on board this century-old steamship.

TSS Earnslaw Steamship
Steamer Wharf which includes mountains, general coastal views and a marina

Steamer Wharf

4.5/5(652 reviews)

Chat with the locals over regional delicacies while admiring the impressive view across Lake Wakatipu here in Queenstown's vibrant entertainment district.

Steamer Wharf
Queenstown Beach featuring sailing, a sandy beach and a small town or village

Queenstown Beach

4.5/5(323 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
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 family-friendly area's lakeside and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Church of St Peters

Activities

Milford Sound Nature Cruise

Milford Sound Wilderness Cruise

AU$134
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Milford Sound Wilderness Cruise
Milford Sound Coach & Nature Cruise ex Queenstown with Lunch

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

AU$314
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Milford Sound Full-Day Experience with Nature Cruise & Lunch ex Queenstown
From Queenstown: Mt Cook & Tasman Glacier Viewpoint Day Tour

From Queenstown: Mt Cook & Tasman Glacier Viewpoint Day Tour

AU$246
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
From Queenstown: Mt Cook & Tasman Glacier Viewpoint Day Tour
Doubtful Sound Wilderness Cruise

Doubtful Sound Wilderness Cruise

AU$416
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Doubtful Sound Wilderness Cruise
Milford Sound Fly Cruise Fly

Milford Sound Fly Cruise Fly

AU$620
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
Milford Sound Fly Cruise Fly
From Queenstown: Skippers Canyon Jet Boat Ride

From Queenstown: Skippers Canyon Jet Boat Ride

AU$175
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
From Queenstown: Skippers Canyon Jet Boat Ride
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Our pick of the best Queenstown City Centre Hotel Deals

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 AU$267 per night from 24 June to 25 June
AU$267
24 June - 25 June
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Queenstown. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
"It was a beautiful property with excellent customer service and professional staff. Breakfast was delicious too"

Reviewed on 18 Jun. 2025

Holiday Inn Express And Suites Queenstown by IHG
Ramada by Wyndham Queenstown Central
Ramada by Wyndham Queenstown Central
4 out of 5
24 Frankton Road, Queenstown
The price is AU$246 per night from 26 June to 27 June
AU$246
26 June - 27 June
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Queenstown. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews)
"Great place to stay! Coco Cabana has the Best Mulled Wine in town. Would definitely go back."

Reviewed on 22 Jun. 2025

Ramada by Wyndham Queenstown Central
Novotel Queenstown Lakeside
Novotel Queenstown Lakeside
4 out of 5
Corner of Earl and Marine Parade, Queenstown
The price is AU$301 per night from 26 June to 27 June
AU$301
26 June - 27 June
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Queenstown. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews)
"😀"

Reviewed on 20 Jun. 2025

Novotel Queenstown Lakeside
Mi-pad Queenstown
Mi-pad Queenstown
4 out of 5
4 Henry Street, Queenstown, Otago
The price is AU$206 per night from 24 June to 25 June
AU$206
24 June - 25 June
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Queenstown. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
9/10 Wonderful! (782 reviews)
"Excellent, close to main drag and facilities were awesome"

Reviewed on 15 Jun. 2025

Mi-pad Queenstown
Copthorne Hotel & Apartments Queenstown Lakeview
Copthorne Hotel & Apartments Queenstown Lakeview
4 out of 5
88 Frankton Road, Queenstown
The price is AU$193 per night from 26 June to 27 June
AU$193
26 June - 27 June
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Queenstown. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
"Property felt tired but certainly close to the town and had water front views. I gave half stars due to the traffic present around the hotel. Probably nothing the hotel can do to fix but its important for the guests to know."

Reviewed on 16 Jun. 2025

Copthorne Hotel & Apartments Queenstown Lakeview
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 AU$320 per night from 29 June to 30 June
AU$320
29 June - 30 June
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Queenstown. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews)
"Great location and experience."

Reviewed on 20 Jun. 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

4.5/5(4 area reviews)

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

4.5/5(218 area reviews)

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.

Frankton

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