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

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

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.

Queenstown Beach
TSS Earnslaw Steamship showing picnicking, a bay or harbour and a sandy beach

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.

TSS Earnslaw Steamship
Kiwi and Birdlife Park featuring zoo animals and bird life

Kiwi and Birdlife Park

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

Kiwi and Birdlife Park
Steamer Wharf which includes mountains, general coastal views and a marina

Steamer Wharf

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 family-friendly area or visit its top-notch restaurants.

Church of St Peters

Activities

Milford Sound Fly-Cruise-Fly Tour from Queenstown

Milford Sound Fly-Cruise-Fly Tour from Queenstown

AU$606
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Milford Sound Fly-Cruise-Fly Tour from Queenstown
Evening view of the roof top deck on the Spirit of Baltimore cruise vessel

City Cruises Baltimore: Signature Buffet Dinner Cruise with Live DJ & Bars

AU$205
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
City Cruises Baltimore: Signature Buffet Dinner Cruise with Live DJ & Bars
Queenstown: Ice Bar Entry with Warm Winter Gear and Drink

Queenstown: Ice Bar Entry with Warm Winter Gear and Drink

AU$52
per adult
Queenstown: Ice Bar Entry with Warm Winter Gear and Drink
TSS Earnslaw Cruise & Walter Peak Farm Tour

TSS Earnslaw Cruise & Walter Peak Farm Tour

AU$134
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
TSS Earnslaw Cruise & Walter Peak Farm Tour
Milford Sound Coach & Nature Cruise ex Queenstown with Lunch

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

AU$298
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Milford Sound Full-Day Experience with Nature Cruise & Lunch ex Queenstown
Ziptrek runs every day of the year in all weather conditions!

Small-Group Zipline Adventure in Queenstown

AU$97
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Small-Group Zipline Adventure in Queenstown
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Our pick of the best Queenstown City Centre Hotel Deals

Ramada by Wyndham Queenstown Central

Ramada by Wyndham Queenstown Central

4 out of 5
24 Frankton Road Queenstown
The price is AU$279 per night from 15 Dec to 16 Dec
AU$279
15 Dec - 16 Dec
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. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
We had a king room with a view of the lake. It was not a large room, but it was very comfortable. It was very convenient to have a washer and dryer in the room. We could walk to shops and restaurants and tourist attractions, which was a big plus in a busy town with limited parking.

Reviewed on 4 Dec 2025

Ramada by Wyndham Queenstown Central
Millennium Hotel Queenstown

Millennium Hotel Queenstown

4.5 out of 5
32 Frankton Road Queenstown
The price is AU$336 per night from 11 Dec to 12 Dec
AU$336
11 Dec - 12 Dec
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 in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,015 reviews)
Amenities

Reviewed on 26 Nov 2025

Millennium Hotel Queenstown
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$322 per night from 21 Dec to 22 Dec
AU$322
21 Dec - 22 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Queenstown. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
Good option with small kitchen and seperate living area. Easy short walk to main town area but up a big hill. Parking was expensive.

Reviewed on 4 Dec 2025

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Queenstown by IHG
Copthorne Hotel & Apartments Queenstown Lakeview

Copthorne Hotel & Apartments Queenstown Lakeview

4 out of 5
88 Frankton Road Queenstown
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$276 per night from 19 Dec to 20 Dec
AU$276
19 Dec - 20 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Queenstown. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,007 reviews)
Room tidy, bed. Comfy - bathroom very jaded & bottles would not open easy Staff excellent

Reviewed on 19 Nov 2025

Copthorne Hotel & Apartments Queenstown Lakeview
Mi-pad Queenstown

Mi-pad Queenstown

4 out of 5
4 Henry Street Queenstown Otago
The price is AU$270 per night from 9 Dec to 10 Dec
AU$270
9 Dec - 10 Dec
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! (852 reviews)
ABC123

Reviewed on 1 Dec 2025

Mi-pad Queenstown
Blue Peaks Lodge

Blue Peaks Lodge

4 out of 5
11 Sydney Street Queenstown
The price is AU$252 per night from 11 Dec to 12 Dec
AU$252
11 Dec - 12 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Queenstown. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (911 reviews)
Room great. I am a mature lady travelling on my own and room was up 2 flights of stairs and no assistance offered to take suitcase up. While this was not an issue for me I would not like to think that assistance was not offered to mature overseas guests. Also people who are not superfit or elderly ...

Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025

Blue Peaks Lodge
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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 Lake Wakatipu while in the area.

Frankton

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