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
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
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
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

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
Kiwi Park Queenstown Admission

Kiwi Park Queenstown Admission

AU$54
per adult
Kiwi Park Queenstown Admission
Milford Sound Fly-Nature Cruise-Fly Half Day Tour

Milford Sound Fly-Nature Cruise-Fly Half Day Tour

AU$626
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Milford Sound Fly-Nature Cruise-Fly Half Day Tour
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
Queenstown: Minus 5 Ice Bar Experience with Drink Options

Queenstown: Minus 5 Ice Bar Experience with Drink Options

AU$45
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Queenstown: Minus 5 Ice Bar Experience with Drink Options
Million Dollar Cruise in Queenstown

Million Dollar Cruise in Queenstown

AU$62
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Million Dollar Cruise in 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$336 per night from 2 Apr to 3 Apr
AU$336
includes taxes & fees
2 Apr - 3 Apr
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! (1,002 reviews)
"We really enjoyed our stay in Queenstown. The building is really well built, with comfortable beds and good insulation against noise. The room was very quiet and clean, and the free breakfast had a good variety. The panoramic window upgrade was worth it for the great views! We’d be happy to stay ..."

Reviewed on 27 Feb. 2025

Holiday Inn Express And Suites Queenstown, an IHG Hotel
Ramada by Wyndham Queenstown Central
Ramada by Wyndham Queenstown Central
4 out of 5
24 Frankton Road, Queenstown
The price is AU$353 per night from 3 Apr to 4 Apr
AU$353
includes taxes & fees
3 Apr - 4 Apr
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! (1,005 reviews)
"The Ramada exceeded my expectations. My room was clean and comfortable. The staff were friendly and really helpful. It was nice to have the attached restaurant and the opportunity to order room service was a bonus."

Reviewed on 3 Mar. 2025

Ramada by Wyndham Queenstown Central
Heartland Hotel Queenstown
Heartland Hotel Queenstown
3 out of 5
27 Stanley Street, Queenstown
The price is AU$261 per night from 2 Apr to 3 Apr
AU$261
includes taxes & fees
2 Apr - 3 Apr
Stay at this 3-star eco-certified hotel in Queenstown. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews)
"Very convenient hotel while visiting beautiful Queenstown. We stayed there both on the first day and last day. We were happy to come back"

Reviewed on 28 Feb. 2025

Heartland Hotel Queenstown
Highview Apartments
Highview Apartments
3.5 out of 5
66-70 Thompson Street, Queenstown
The price is AU$358 per night from 9 Mar to 10 Mar
AU$358
includes taxes & fees
9 Mar - 10 Mar
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! (486 reviews)
"Room very small. Booked a room without a view which was not a good choice The rooms facing the water preferable"

Reviewed on 25 Feb. 2025

Highview Apartments
LyLo Queenstown
LyLo Queenstown
5 out of 5
47 Camp Street, Queenstown
The price is AU$191 per night from 2 Apr to 3 Apr
AU$191
includes taxes & fees
2 Apr - 3 Apr
Stay at this 5-star eco-certified hostel in Queenstown. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (629 reviews)
"Woke up 4a b/c room beside was showering, and it was the quaking sound rather than pure watering sound. Parking was hard but is normal for downtown. Room was so tiny that even the luggage could be hardly fully open. Price was good considering the above"

Reviewed on 28 Feb. 2025

LyLo Queenstown
Novotel Queenstown Lakeside
Novotel Queenstown Lakeside
4 out of 5
Corner of Earl and Marine Parade, Queenstown
The price is AU$369 per night from 2 Apr to 3 Apr
AU$369
includes taxes & fees
2 Apr - 3 Apr
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! (1,003 reviews)
"Staff were wonderful! Great breakfast. Staff helped us with tours and renting a car. I would give everyone there an A for service. Highly recommend this hotel!!"

Reviewed on 26 Feb. 2025

Novotel Queenstown Lakeside
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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 Queenstown Event Centre and Lake Wakatipu while in the area.

Frankton

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