Queenstown City Centre Travel Guide

Queenstown

Queenstown Beach showing a pebble beach, skydiving and a small town or village
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(51 reviews)

Take one of the world’s steepest cable-car rides to the top of picturesque Bob’s Peak for views across Lake Wakatipu and beyond.

Skyline Queenstown
TSS Earnslaw Steamship featuring picnicking, a bay or harbour and a beach

TSS Earnslaw Steamship

4.5/5(7 reviews)

Cruise in style across Lake Wakatipu, on this century-old steamship, which once carried Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip.

TSS Earnslaw Steamship
Kiwi and Birdlife Park showing zoo animals and bird life

Kiwi and Birdlife Park

4.5/5(9 reviews)

Your best chance to see New Zealand’s national bird is at this fascinating wildlife sanctuary.

Kiwi and Birdlife Park
Steamer Wharf showing boating, a bay or harbour and a marina

Steamer Wharf

4/5(32 reviews)

Queenstown’s vibrant entertainment precinct is the perfect place to sample regional delicacies, mix with locals and enjoy the stunning views across Lake Wakatipu.

Steamer Wharf
Queenstown Beach featuring sailing, a lake or waterhole and a beach

Queenstown Beach

4/5(9 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
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

Things to do

Cruise the Milford Sound fiord on a two hour nature boat cruise.

Small Group, Award Winning Full Day Milford Sound Experience

Rp3.120.490
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Small Group, Award Winning Full Day Milford Sound Experience
Milford Sound Nature Cruise

Milford Sound Wilderness Cruise

Rp1.508.079
per adult
94% 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

Rp3.215.338
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Milford Sound Full-Day Experience with Nature Cruise & Lunch ex Queenstown
Doubtful Sound Wilderness Cruise

Doubtful Sound Wilderness Cruise

Rp3.689.576
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Doubtful Sound Wilderness Cruise
Kiwi Park Queenstown Admission

Kiwi Park Queenstown Admission

Rp569.086
per adult
Kiwi Park Queenstown Admission
Shotover Jet

Shotover River Extreme Jet Boat Ride in Queenstown

Rp1.644.090
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Shotover River Extreme Jet Boat Ride in Queenstown
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Top hotels in Queenstown City Centre

Holiday Inn Express And Suites Queenstown by IHG
Holiday Inn Express And Suites Queenstown by IHG
4 out of 5
CNR STANLEY AND SYDNEY STREET, Queenstown
The price is Rp2.108.808 per night from 2 May to 3 May
Rp2.108.808
Rp2.425.129 total
includes taxes & fees
2 May - 3 May
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Queenstown. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
"Exceeded expectations (they were based on negative reviews)"

Reviewed on 1 Apr 2025

Holiday Inn Express And Suites Queenstown by IHG
Novotel Queenstown Lakeside
Novotel Queenstown Lakeside
4 out of 5
Corner of Earl and Marine Parade, Queenstown
The price is Rp2.235.336 per night from 4 May to 5 May
Rp2.235.336
Rp2.570.636 total
includes taxes & fees
4 May - 5 May
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Queenstown. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"Very convenient location, especially for less-mobile family members. Hotel had everything you need and their staff were very quick to help your every requirement if you wanted to book activities. Very safe location (you can park your car outside for free between 6pm-9am and it is very safe). Great ..."

Reviewed on 23 Mar 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 Rp1.778.105 per night from 4 May to 5 May
Rp1.778.105
Rp2.044.869 total
includes taxes & fees
4 May - 5 May
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Queenstown. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,011 reviews)
Ok
"Ok, place. They charge for parking but we got a $50 food voucher!"

Reviewed on 1 Apr 2025

Ramada by Wyndham Queenstown Central
Blue Peaks Lodge
Blue Peaks Lodge
4 out of 5
11 Sydney Street, Queenstown
The price is Rp1.602.694 per night from 1 May to 2 May
Rp1.602.694
Rp1.867.349 total
includes taxes & fees
1 May - 2 May
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified motel in Queenstown. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (836 reviews)
"Cozy and clean rooms. Convenient access to city center and shopping"

Reviewed on 31 Mar 2025

Blue Peaks Lodge
Copthorne Hotel & Apartments Queenstown Lakeview
Copthorne Hotel & Apartments Queenstown Lakeview
4 out of 5
88 Frankton Road, Queenstown
The price is Rp2.210.030 per night from 9 Apr to 10 Apr
Rp2.210.030
Rp2.541.535 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Apr - 10 Apr
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Queenstown. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
"Quiet room despite being close to a main road. Short drive to down town. Indoor parking and clean place. Gym wasn't big but had a few machines to get a workout in. Laundry on site too, though we didn't use it."

Reviewed on 24 Mar 2025

Copthorne Hotel & Apartments Queenstown Lakeview
Heartland Hotel Queenstown
Heartland Hotel Queenstown
3 out of 5
27 Stanley Street, Queenstown
The price is Rp2.479.532 per night from 7 Apr to 8 Apr
Rp2.479.532
Rp2.851.462 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Apr - 8 Apr
Stay at this 3-star eco-certified hotel in Queenstown. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
8/10 Very Good! (999 reviews)
"Close to town with fabulous scenery from the room. Staff very helpful with early check-in"

Reviewed on 29 Mar 2025

Heartland Hotel 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
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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

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(11 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