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

Feel the Calm, Hear the Stories – A Classic Lake Wakatipu Journey

Queenstown: Lake Wakatipu Scenic Cruise (90 Minutes)

AU$69
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Queenstown: Lake Wakatipu Scenic Cruise (90 Minutes)
Premium Milford Sound Small Group Tour, Cruise & Picnic Lunch from Queenstown

Premium Milford Sound Small Group Tour & Cruise from Queenstown

AU$290
per adult
Premium Milford Sound Small Group Tour & Cruise from Queenstown
Venice walking tour & Gondola Ride

Venice walking tour & Gondola Ride

AU$118
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Venice walking tour & Gondola Ride
TSS Earnslaw Cruise & Walter Peak Farm Tour

TSS Earnslaw Cruise & Walter Peak Farm Tour

AU$136
per adult
82% of travellers recommend
TSS Earnslaw Cruise & Walter Peak Farm Tour
Queenstown: Ice Bar Entry with Warm Winter Gear and Drink

Queenstown: Ice Bar Entry with Warm Winter Gear and Drink

AU$53
per adult
Queenstown: Ice Bar Entry with Warm Winter Gear and Drink
Kiwi Park Queenstown Admission

Kiwi Park Queenstown Admission

AU$53
per adult
Kiwi Park Queenstown Admission
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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$224 per night from 27 Oct to 28 Oct
AU$224
27 Oct - 28 Oct
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! (1,006 reviews)
Decent hotel. Convenient and walkable to the town center. Excellent staff, polite and helpful. Great rooms , ckean and well appointed. Common areas - rugs a bit worn and stained but vacuumed regularly. Free convenient part - but spaces a bit tight , so be careful backing in and out. Overall a good ...

Reviewed on 15 Oct 2025

Copthorne Hotel & Apartments Queenstown Lakeview
Ramada by Wyndham Queenstown Central

Ramada by Wyndham Queenstown Central

4 out of 5
24 Frankton Road, Queenstown
The price is AU$235 per night from 27 Oct to 28 Oct
AU$235
27 Oct - 28 Oct
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! (1,026 reviews)
Outstanding lakefront view with a super comfortable bed and pillows. Was about an 8 minute walk to downtown/waterfront but it made for a quiet and peaceful stay. Staff was incredibly friendly and helpful. Cannot recommend this place enough! Good spot for a pick up from most tours.

Reviewed on 20 Oct 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
Fully refundable
The price is AU$270 per night from 31 Oct to 1 Nov
AU$270
31 Oct - 1 Nov
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! (1,011 reviews)
Great hotel and Thai at reception, you couldn't ask for a more friendly, helpful person..

Reviewed on 17 Oct 2025

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Queenstown by IHG
Mi-pad Queenstown

Mi-pad Queenstown

4 out of 5
4 Henry Street, Queenstown, Otago
The price is AU$254 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
AU$254
26 Oct - 27 Oct
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! (822 reviews)
The rooftop terrace had a beautiful view; however, most seating didn't have cushions. The complimentary hot drinks were appreciated and tasty. The room was a nice size with luggage rack.

Reviewed on 15 Oct 2025

Mi-pad Queenstown
Millennium Hotel Queenstown

Millennium Hotel Queenstown

4.5 out of 5
32 Frankton Road, Queenstown
The price is AU$271 per night from 24 Oct to 25 Oct
AU$271
24 Oct - 25 Oct
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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,010 reviews)
Great

Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025

Millennium Hotel Queenstown
Novotel Queenstown Lakeside

Novotel Queenstown Lakeside

4 out of 5
Corner of Earl and Marine Parade, Queenstown
The price is AU$300 per night from 18 Nov to 19 Nov
AU$300
18 Nov - 19 Nov
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! (1,012 reviews)
Staff go above and beyond to help the guests, extremely impressed by the extra efforts that staff went to when an elderly couple in the restaurant needed assistance, big shout out to Nancy (hope I got her name right) with helping this couple out, and while doing so she didn't miss a beat with attending ...

Reviewed on 14 Oct 2025

Novotel Queenstown Lakeside
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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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