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
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
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
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
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
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

Milford Sound Coach & Nature Cruise ex Queenstown with Lunch

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

AU$306
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Milford Sound Full-Day Experience with Nature Cruise & Lunch ex Queenstown
5-Day Great Southern Circle Tour from Christchurch

5-Day Great Southern Circle Tour from Christchurch

AU$1,799
per adult
5-Day Great Southern Circle Tour from Christchurch
Kiwi Park Queenstown Admission

Kiwi Park Queenstown Admission

AU$54
per adult
Kiwi Park Queenstown Admission
Ziptrek runs every day of the year in all weather conditions!

Small-Group Zipline Adventure in Queenstown

AU$107
per adult
Small-Group Zipline Adventure in Queenstown
Million Dollar Cruise in Queenstown

Million Dollar Cruise in Queenstown

AU$62
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Million Dollar Cruise in Queenstown
Mount Cook Day tour from Christchurch

Mount Cook Day tour from Christchurch to Queenstown

AU$347
per adult
Mount Cook Day tour from Christchurch to Queenstown
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Our pick of the best Queenstown City Centre Hotel Deals

Holiday Inn Express And Suites Queenstown, an IHG Hotel
Holiday Inn Express And Suites Queenstown, an IHG Hotel
4 out of 5
CNR STANLEY AND SYDNEY STREET, Queenstown
The price is AU$403 per night from 2 Mar to 3 Mar
AU$403
per night
2 Mar - 3 Mar
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! (1,004 reviews)
"Good"

Reviewed on 30 Jan. 2025

Holiday Inn Express And Suites Queenstown, an IHG Hotel
Novotel Queenstown Lakeside
Novotel Queenstown Lakeside
4 out of 5
Corner of Earl and Marine Parade, Queenstown
The price is AU$434 per night from 2 Feb to 3 Feb
AU$434
per night
2 Feb - 3 Feb
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! (1,001 reviews)
"The location of this hotel made it very easy to be in town."

Reviewed on 26 Jan. 2025

Novotel Queenstown Lakeside
Ramada by Wyndham Queenstown Central
Ramada by Wyndham Queenstown Central
4 out of 5
24 Frankton Road, Queenstown
The price is AU$384 per night from 5 Feb to 6 Feb
AU$384
per night
5 Feb - 6 Feb
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! (1,003 reviews)
"This hotel was in a great location with only a short walk into town. Parking wasn't offered for our campervan but found free street parking after driving around. Restaurant on site was great and worth a visit!"

Reviewed on 30 Jan. 2025

Ramada by Wyndham Queenstown Central
Highview Apartments
Highview Apartments
3.5 out of 5
66-70 Thompson Street, Queenstown
The price is AU$360 per night from 4 Feb to 5 Feb
AU$360
per night
4 Feb - 5 Feb
Stay at this 3.5-star aparthotel in Queenstown. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (483 reviews)
Lovely view
"Exceptional place to stay - room spacious and wonderful view of the lake. It has a steep hill to walk up from the town centre - but not bad. Did expect the rooms to be serviced for the price you pay to stay?"

Reviewed on 23 Jan. 2025

Highview Apartments
Copthorne Hotel & Apartments Queenstown Lakeview
Copthorne Hotel & Apartments Queenstown Lakeview
4 out of 5
88 Frankton Road, Queenstown
The price is AU$266 per night from 5 Feb to 6 Feb
AU$266
per night
5 Feb - 6 Feb
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! (1,001 reviews)
"Strongly recommend."

Reviewed on 18 Jan. 2025

Copthorne Hotel & Apartments Queenstown Lakeview
Hampshire Holiday Parks - Queenstown Lakeview
Hampshire Holiday Parks - Queenstown Lakeview
3 out of 5
4 Cemetery Road, Queenstown
The price is AU$216 per night from 15 Feb to 16 Feb
AU$216
per night
15 Feb - 16 Feb
Stay at this 3-star ski hotel in Queenstown. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions CaddyShack City Mini Golf and Kiwi and ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (469 reviews)
"Great location and nice facilities"

Reviewed on 28 Jan. 2025

Hampshire Holiday Parks - Queenstown Lakeview
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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 featuring mountains, a small town or village and forest scenes

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 Lake Wakatipu and Queenstown Event Centre while in the area.

Frankton

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