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 Nature Cruise

Milford Sound Wilderness Cruise

AU$144
Per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Milford Sound Wilderness Cruise
Milford Sound Coach & Nature Cruise ex Queenstown with Lunch

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

AU$308
Per adult
96% 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$2,155
Per adult
5-Day Great Southern Circle Tour from Christchurch
TSS Earnslaw Cruise with Walter Peak Gourmet BBQ Dinner

TSS Earnslaw Cruise with Walter Peak Gourmet BBQ Dinner

AU$171
Per adult
92% of travellers recommend
TSS Earnslaw Cruise with Walter Peak Gourmet BBQ Dinner
Doubtful Sound Wilderness Cruise

Doubtful Sound Wilderness Cruise

AU$353
Per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Doubtful Sound Wilderness Cruise
Queenstown: Lake Wakatipu Scenic Cruise

Queenstown: Lake Wakatipu Scenic Cruise

AU$54
Per adult
Queenstown: Lake Wakatipu Scenic Cruise
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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$285 per night from 18 Dec to 19 Dec
AU$285
includes taxes & fees
18 Dec - 19 Dec
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! (936 reviews)
"Up and down a hill to reach town center otherwise great location. Parking unavailable as lot was full. Very difficult to find parking in immediate area they said due to New Zealand marathon weekend. No drawers or area to place luggage so no ability to unpack at this hotel"

Reviewed on 17 Nov. 2024

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$309 per night from 10 Dec to 11 Dec
AU$309
includes taxes & fees
10 Dec - 11 Dec
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! (984 reviews)
"Good location."

Reviewed on 14 Nov. 2024

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$287 per night from 8 Dec to 9 Dec
AU$287
includes taxes & fees
8 Dec - 9 Dec
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! (1,004 reviews)
"Very nice. Super convenient location."

Reviewed on 16 Nov. 2024

Novotel Queenstown Lakeside
Heartland Hotel Queenstown
Heartland Hotel Queenstown
3 out of 5
27 Stanley Street, Queenstown
The price is AU$261 per night from 14 Dec to 15 Dec
AU$261
includes taxes & fees
14 Dec - 15 Dec
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! (1,000 reviews)
"We had a great view of the lake but it was up quite a steep incline of 200 metres from the town centre, it did exercise the legs!"

Reviewed on 11 Nov. 2024

Heartland Hotel Queenstown
Blue Peaks Lodge
Blue Peaks Lodge
4 out of 5
11 Sydney Street, Queenstown
The price is AU$237 per night from 2 Dec to 3 Dec
AU$237
includes taxes & fees
2 Dec - 3 Dec
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 ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (742 reviews)
"We had the best stay here! A clean affordable space. It was central, only being less than a 5min walk into the town centre, and there was free accessible parking. Staff were also lovely and helpful. We will definitely book here again next time we are down!"

Reviewed on 18 Nov. 2024

Blue Peaks Lodge
Copthorne Hotel & Apartments Queenstown Lakeview
Copthorne Hotel & Apartments Queenstown Lakeview
4 out of 5
88 Frankton Road, Queenstown
The price is AU$213 per night from 4 Dec to 5 Dec
AU$213
includes taxes & fees
4 Dec - 5 Dec
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! (1,000 reviews)
"It was overall a great place to stay very kind staff and lovely people"

Reviewed on 16 Nov. 2024

Copthorne Hotel & Apartments 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 Queenstown Event Centre and Lake Wakatipu while in the area.

Frankton

Queenstown City Centre Travel Guide

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