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

You can find out about the history of Queenstown with a visit to Church of St Peters. Amble around this romantic area's lakeside and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Church of St Peters

Activities

Million Dollar Cruise in Queenstown

Million Dollar Cruise in Queenstown

AU$63
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$301
per adult
Premium Milford Sound Small Group Tour & Cruise from Queenstown
Queenstown: Ice Bar Entry with Warm Winter Gear and Drink

Queenstown: Ice Bar Entry with Warm Winter Gear and Drink

AU$55
per adult
Queenstown: Ice Bar Entry with Warm Winter Gear and Drink
Queenstown: Lake Wakatipu Scenic Cruise

Queenstown: Lake Wakatipu Scenic Cruise

AU$63
per adult
Queenstown: Lake Wakatipu Scenic Cruise
Milford Sound Coach & Nature Cruise ex Queenstown with Lunch

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

AU$311
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Milford Sound Full-Day Experience with Nature Cruise & Lunch ex Queenstown
Putt N Glow - Indoor UV Mini Golf

Putt N Glow - Indoor UV Mini Golf

AU$27
per adult
Putt N Glow - Indoor UV Mini Golf
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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$262 per night from 26 Aug to 27 Aug
AU$262
26 Aug - 27 Aug
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! (1,003 reviews)
"Great location into town, apart from steep hill but it gets easier every day! Rooms are big and spacious. Bed is comfy. Shower and bathroom a good space. Foyer area great. They also have a dry room to store snow gear which was handy"

Reviewed on 1 Aug. 2025

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

Copthorne Hotel & Apartments Queenstown Lakeview

4 out of 5
88 Frankton Road, Queenstown
The price is AU$269 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
AU$269
3 Aug - 4 Aug
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! (1,003 reviews)
"Lovely view, lovely staff, free parking available, and short walk into town. Shower pressure a bit low."

Reviewed on 22 Jul. 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$209 per night from 26 Aug to 27 Aug
AU$209
26 Aug - 27 Aug
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! (1,000 reviews)
"Above and beyond"

Reviewed on 30 Jul. 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$279 per night from 28 Aug to 29 Aug
AU$279
28 Aug - 29 Aug
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! (1,000 reviews)
"Property is clean and well maintained, rooms are a bit tired and showing age. Especially bathrooms with shower over a bathtub and shower curtain bit outdated. There was only a twin room available and it was waste of space for only 2 of us. Weird no hotel info or menu left in room, had to read qr ..."

Reviewed on 28 Jul. 2025

Novotel Queenstown Lakeside
Blue Peaks Lodge

Blue Peaks Lodge

4 out of 5
11 Sydney Street, Queenstown
The price is AU$228 per night from 25 Aug to 26 Aug
AU$228
25 Aug - 26 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified motel in Queenstown. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (869 reviews)
"Love the location and our one bedroom was perfect. The heating in the room and the space was amazing."

Reviewed on 30 Jul. 2025

Blue Peaks Lodge
Mi-pad Queenstown

Mi-pad Queenstown

4 out of 5
4 Henry Street, Queenstown, Otago
The price is AU$253 per night from 25 Aug to 26 Aug
AU$253
25 Aug - 26 Aug
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! (793 reviews)
"Great"

Reviewed on 16 Jul. 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 Lake Wakatipu while in the area.

Frankton

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