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
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
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
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
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
Church of St Peters

Church of St Peters

After visiting Church of St Peters, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Queenstown. Stroll along the lakeside in this romantic area or visit its top-notch restaurants.

Church of St Peters

Activities

Premium Milford Sound Small Group Tour, Cruise & Picnic Lunch from Queenstown

Premium Milford Sound Small Group Tour & Cruise from Queenstown

AU$300
per adult
Premium Milford Sound Small Group Tour & Cruise from Queenstown
Milford Sound Coach & Nature Cruise ex Queenstown with Lunch

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

AU$309
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

AU$172
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
From Queenstown: Skippers Canyon Jet Boat Ride
Queenstown: Minus 5 Ice Bar Experience with Drink Options

Queenstown: Minus 5 Ice Bar Experience with Drink Options

AU$46
per adult
Queenstown: Minus 5 Ice Bar Experience with Drink Options
From Queenstown: Mt Cook & Tasman Glacier Viewpoint Day Tour

From Queenstown: Mt Cook & Tasman Glacier Viewpoint Day Tour

AU$242
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
From Queenstown: Mt Cook & Tasman Glacier Viewpoint Day Tour
Milford Sound Day Tour with Lunch from Queenstown

Milford Sound Day Tour with Lunch from Queenstown

AU$275
per adult
Milford Sound Day Tour with Lunch from Queenstown
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Our pick of the best Queenstown City Centre Hotel Deals

Copthorne Hotel & Apartments Queenstown Lakeview

Copthorne Hotel & Apartments Queenstown Lakeview

4 out of 5
88 Frankton Road, Queenstown
The price is AU$236 per night from 17 Sept to 18 Sept
AU$236
17 Sept - 18 Sept
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 ...
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 AU$232 per night from 29 Sept to 30 Sept
AU$232
29 Sept - 30 Sept
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! (981 reviews)
"Loved the breakfast option attached to the hotel!"

Reviewed on 22 Aug. 2025

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

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Queenstown by IHG

4 out of 5
CNR STANLEY AND SYDNEY STREET, Queenstown
The price is AU$237 per night from 18 Sept to 19 Sept
AU$237
18 Sept - 19 Sept
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 ...
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Queenstown by IHG
Novotel Queenstown Lakeside

Novotel Queenstown Lakeside

4 out of 5
Corner of Earl and Marine Parade, Queenstown
The price is AU$251 per night from 18 Sept to 19 Sept
AU$251
18 Sept - 19 Sept
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 ...
Novotel Queenstown Lakeside
Mi-pad Queenstown

Mi-pad Queenstown

4 out of 5
4 Henry Street, Queenstown, Otago
The price is AU$209 per night from 17 Sept to 18 Sept
AU$209
17 Sept - 18 Sept
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 ...
Mi-pad Queenstown
Millennium Hotel Queenstown

Millennium Hotel Queenstown

4.5 out of 5
32 Frankton Road, Queenstown
The price is AU$284 per night from 8 Sept to 9 Sept
AU$284
8 Sept - 9 Sept
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 and the ...
Millennium Hotel Queenstown
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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 showing forest scenes, mountains and a small town or village

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 Remarkables Park Town Centre while in the area.

Frankton

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