Queenstown City Centre Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Queenstown City Centre
Queenstown City Centre
Queenstown City Centre
Queenstown City Centre
Queenstown City Centre

Popular places to visit

Skyline Queenstown

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 Park

Kiwi Park

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

Kiwi Park
Landscape of Queenstown, New Zealand

Queenstown Mall

During your visit to Queenstown, you can enjoy retail therapy at Queenstown Mall. Stroll along the lakeside or discover the mountain views in this family-friendly area.

Queenstown Mall
TSS Earnslaw Steamship

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

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

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

Activities

Queenstown: Lake Wakatipu Scenic Cruise

Queenstown: Lake Wakatipu Scenic Cruise (90 Minutes)

AU$65
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Queenstown: Lake Wakatipu Scenic Cruise (90 Minutes)
Shotover River Extreme Jet Boat Ride in Queenstown

Shotover River Extreme Jet Boat Ride in Queenstown

AU$168
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Shotover River Extreme Jet Boat Ride in Queenstown
Premium Milford Sound Small Group Tour, Cruise & Picnic Lunch from Queenstown

Premium Milford Sound Small Group Tour & Cruise from Queenstown

AU$304
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Premium Milford Sound Small Group Tour & Cruise from Queenstown
Queenstown: Jet Boat Adventure with Thunder Jet

Queenstown: Jet Boat Adventure with Thunder Jet

AU$90
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Queenstown: Jet Boat Adventure with Thunder Jet
TSS Earnslaw Cruise & Walter Peak Farm Tour

TSS Earnslaw Cruise & Walter Peak Farm Tour

AU$131
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$312
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$190 per night from 10 June to 11 June
AU$190
10 June - 11 June
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. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,003 reviews)
This is a great location with such friendly staff and so close to town. Its a good walk up the hill but prepares you for a cocktail. We will definitely come again next year, for a chill out week.

Reviewed on 17 May 2026

Ramada by Wyndham Queenstown Central
Copthorne Hotel and Apartments Queenstown Lakeview

Copthorne Hotel and Apartments Queenstown Lakeview

4 out of 5
88 Frankton Road Queenstown
The price is AU$164 per night from 1 June to 2 June
AU$164
1 June - 2 June
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! (1,003 reviews)
Parking was very tightly spaced but was under cover and convenient. The views from the room were superb and the staff was very professional and helpful. The hot tub was a bonus.

Reviewed on 10 May 2026

Copthorne Hotel and 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$179 per night from 14 June to 15 June
AU$179
14 June - 15 June
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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,002 reviews)
Great spot, very clean and tidy room and breakfast was fabulous. Always recommend - thanks for a great time.

Reviewed on 14 May 2026

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$212 per night from 1 June to 2 June
AU$212
1 June - 2 June
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Queenstown. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,006 reviews)
We really enjoyed our stay at the Novotel Queenstown Lakeside overall. The room was cared for daily with clean towels(if needed) and bed made. The hotel itself is situated at the edge of the lake by a wonderful botanical garden. The staff was welcoming and helpful. We didn't need to interact with ...

Reviewed on 4 May 2026

Novotel Queenstown Lakeside
Millennium Hotel Queenstown

Millennium Hotel Queenstown

4.5 out of 5
32 Frankton Road Queenstown
The price is AU$207 per night from 28 May to 29 May
AU$207
28 May - 29 May
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! (1,001 reviews)
Very nice hotel and accommodating, friendly staff. Amazing for the price!

Reviewed on 14 May 2026

Millennium Hotel Queenstown
LyLo Queenstown

LyLo Queenstown

5 out of 5
47 Camp Street Queenstown
The price is AU$117 per night from 19 May to 20 May
AU$117
19 May - 20 May
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! (746 reviews)
Clean room easy to check in

Reviewed on 29 Apr 2026

LyLo Queenstown
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Other neighbourhoods around Queenstown City Centre

Queenstown Bay Panorama, New Zealand.

Boydtown

When in Boydtown, you can plan a visit to Skyline Queenstown and Kiwi Park, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Boydtown
Fernhill

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

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
Queenstown View on a Sunny Day in New Zealand

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

Frankton

4.5/5(218 area reviews)

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

Frankton

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