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

Million Dollar Cruise in Queenstown

Million Dollar Cruise in Queenstown

AU$61
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Million Dollar Cruise in Queenstown
Premium Milford Sound Small Group Tour, Cruise & Picnic Lunch from Queenstown

Premium Milford Sound Small Group Tour & Cruise from Queenstown

AU$293
per adult
Premium Milford Sound Small Group Tour & Cruise from Queenstown
TSS Earnslaw Cruise on Lake Wakatipu

TSS Earnslaw Cruise on Lake Wakatipu

AU$102
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
TSS Earnslaw Cruise on Lake Wakatipu
Evening view of the roof top deck on the Spirit of Baltimore cruise vessel

Spirit of Baltimore Signature Buffet Dinner Cruise with Live DJ & Bars

AU$207
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
Spirit of Baltimore Signature Buffet Dinner Cruise with Live DJ & Bars
Venice walking tour & Gondola Ride

Venice walking tour & Gondola Ride

AU$119
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$133
per adult
82% of travellers recommend
TSS Earnslaw Cruise & Walter Peak Farm Tour
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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$202 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
AU$202
per night
12 Oct - 13 Oct
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! (1,001 reviews)
"Room was clean and amenities are provided as advertised. Staff are really nice and flexible. Allowing me to keep our car in the basement until lunch hr after we checked-out."

Reviewed on 3 Oct 2025

Ramada by Wyndham Queenstown Central
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$223 per night from 15 Oct to 16 Oct
AU$223
per night
15 Oct - 16 Oct
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! (1,007 reviews)
"Great stay. Just my room not have any drinking water facility like jug and glasses."

Reviewed on 28 Sept 2025

Copthorne Hotel & Apartments Queenstown Lakeview
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$261 per night from 14 Oct to 15 Oct
AU$261
per night
14 Oct - 15 Oct
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! (1,014 reviews)
"Overall an amazing experience. The breakfast buffet, staff, and room were all above expectations. Our standard for hotels in NZ is lower since we moved here from Singapore 7 7years ago but this hotel experience in Queenstown proved us wrong."

Reviewed on 27 Sept 2025

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$286 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
AU$286
per night
12 Oct - 13 Oct
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! (1,016 reviews)
"It was excellent."

Reviewed on 1 Oct 2025

Novotel Queenstown Lakeside
Millennium Hotel Queenstown

Millennium Hotel Queenstown

4.5 out of 5
32 Frankton Road, Queenstown
The price is AU$287 per night from 7 Oct to 8 Oct
AU$287
per night
7 Oct - 8 Oct
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! (1,000 reviews)
"Great moderately priced property that ticked all the boxes for our stay."

Reviewed on 1 Oct 2025

Millennium Hotel Queenstown
Mi-pad Queenstown

Mi-pad Queenstown

4 out of 5
4 Henry Street, Queenstown, Otago
The price is AU$215 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
AU$215
per night
12 Oct - 13 Oct
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! (816 reviews)
"Modern and eco-friendly property. Short walk to grocery store. The town is walkable. Staff was friendly and helpful."

Reviewed on 5 Oct 2025

Mi-pad 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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