Queenstown City Centre Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Queenstown Beach showing a lake or waterhole, a small town or village and a pebble beach
Queenstown Beach showing a lake or waterhole, a small town or village and a pebble beach
Queenstown City Centre showing general coastal views and a beach as well as a small group of people
Queenstown City Centre showing a bay or harbor
Queenstown City Centre which includes a river or creek

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
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
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
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
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 which includes a sunset, heritage elements and a church or cathedral

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

Queenstown: Lake Wakatipu Scenic Cruise

Queenstown: Lake Wakatipu Scenic Cruise (90 Minutes)

AU$68
per adult
98% 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$322
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
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$52
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Queenstown: Ice Bar Entry with Warm Winter Gear and Drink
Queenstown: Jet Boat Adventure with Thunder Jet

Queenstown: Jet Boat Adventure with Thunder Jet

AU$93
per adult
Queenstown: Jet Boat Adventure with Thunder Jet
TSS Earnslaw Cruise & Walter Peak Farm Tour

TSS Earnslaw Cruise & Walter Peak Farm Tour

AU$133
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$296
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Milford Sound Full-Day Experience with Nature Cruise & Lunch ex 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$341 per night from 29 Jan to 30 Jan
AU$341
29 Jan - 30 Jan
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! (1,008 reviews)
Room was very comfortable and Holly was super pleasant.

Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026

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$293 per night from 29 Jan to 30 Jan
AU$293
29 Jan - 30 Jan
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! (1,012 reviews)
The place was really nice. If you need parking make sure you book that when doing your booking as they have limited onsite parking.

Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Queenstown by IHG
Millennium Hotel Queenstown

Millennium Hotel Queenstown

4.5 out of 5
32 Frankton Road Queenstown
The price is AU$379 per night from 23 Jan to 24 Jan
AU$379
23 Jan - 24 Jan
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. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,003 reviews)
The rooms were excellent

Reviewed on 15 Jan 2026

Millennium Hotel Queenstown
Copthorne Hotel & Apartments Queenstown Lakeview

Copthorne Hotel & Apartments Queenstown Lakeview

4 out of 5
88 Frankton Road Queenstown
The price is AU$292 per night from 29 Jan to 30 Jan
AU$292
29 Jan - 30 Jan
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! (1,004 reviews)
Room is clean. Great views of the mountains and lake.

Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026

Copthorne Hotel & Apartments Queenstown Lakeview
Blue Peaks Lodge

Blue Peaks Lodge

4 out of 5
11 Sydney Street Queenstown
The price is AU$248 per night from 2 Feb to 3 Feb
AU$248
2 Feb - 3 Feb
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! (928 reviews)
The hotel is in a great location and well priced. The only negative we found was the room was very hot and there was no air conditioning.

Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026

Blue Peaks Lodge
LyLo Queenstown

LyLo Queenstown

5 out of 5
47 Camp Street Queenstown
The price is AU$201 per night from 29 Jan to 30 Jan
AU$201
29 Jan - 30 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hostel 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 ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (704 reviews)
It was a great stay. We had kids so I picked a family room which was perfect for us. I like the location. People who stays here are very friendly. Super friendly staff too.

Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026

LyLo 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
Queenstown featuring a sunset, a river or creek and mountains

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
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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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
Frankton featuring a small town or village, forests and mountains

Frankton

4.5/5(218 area reviews)

Frankton is known for its fantastic lake views, and you can make a stop by Lake Wakatipu and Queenstown Event Centre while in the area.

Frankton

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