Boydtown Travel Guide

Queenstown

Popular places to visit

Skyline Gondola which includes a bay or harbour and a coastal town

Skyline Queenstown

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
Queenstown Gardens featuring forest scenes

Queenstown Gardens

Play a round of disc golf, or join a touch-rugby match at these historic botanic gardens on the banks of Lake Wakatipu.

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

TSS Earnslaw Steamship

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

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

Kiwi and Birdlife Park
Queenstown Beach featuring sailing, a lake or waterhole and a 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 showing boating, a bay or harbour and a marina

Steamer Wharf

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

Things to do

Milford Sound Nature Cruise

Milford Sound Wilderness Cruise

£64
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Milford Sound Wilderness Cruise
Mount Cook Day Tour from Queenstown

Mount Cook Day Tour from Queenstown

£121
per adult
Mount Cook Day Tour from Queenstown
From Queenstown: Mt Cook & Tasman Glacier Viewpoint Day Tour

From Queenstown: Mt Cook & Tasman Glacier Viewpoint Day Tour

£110
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
From Queenstown: Mt Cook & Tasman Glacier Viewpoint Day Tour
From Queenstown: Skippers Canyon Jet Boat Ride

From Queenstown: Skippers Canyon Jet Boat Ride

£83
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
From Queenstown: Skippers Canyon Jet Boat Ride
Milford Sound Coach & Nature Cruise ex Queenstown with Lunch

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

£150
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Milford Sound Full-Day Experience with Nature Cruise & Lunch ex Queenstown
Milford Sound Fly Cruise Fly

Milford Sound Fly Cruise Fly

£295
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
Milford Sound Fly Cruise Fly
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Top hotels in Boydtown

Pinewood Queenstown

Pinewood Queenstown

3 out of 5
48 Hamilton Road, Queenstown
The price is £62 per night from 25 Aug to 26 Aug
£62
25 Aug - 26 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star lodge in Queenstown. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a garden. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
7.6/10 Good! (593 reviews)
"Nice price,"

Reviewed on 22 Jul 2025

Pinewood Queenstown
Reavers Lodge

Reavers Lodge

3.5 out of 5
56 Hamilton Rd, Queenstown
The price is £70 per night from 31 Jul to 1 Aug
£70
31 Jul - 1 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star lodge in Queenstown. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
6/10 (999 reviews)
"We loved it here! Good vibe!"

Reviewed on 16 Jul 2025

Reavers Lodge
Abba Court Motel & Apartments

Abba Court Motel & Apartments

3.5 out of 5
35 Gorge Road, Queenstown
Stay at this 3.5-star aparthotel in Queenstown. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (225 reviews)
"Good stay"

Reviewed on 18 Jul 2025

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Abba Court Motel & Apartments
The Flaming Kiwi Backpackers

The Flaming Kiwi Backpackers

2 out of 5
39 Robins Rd, Queenstown
The price is £58 per night from 31 Jul to 1 Aug
£58
31 Jul - 1 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hostel in Queenstown. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and laundry facilities. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (95 reviews)
"I had a great stay here, I stayed in a deluxe cabin and it was great! The amarmities"

Reviewed on 15 Jul 2025

The Flaming Kiwi Backpackers
Copthorne Hotel & Apartments Queenstown Lakeview

Copthorne Hotel & Apartments Queenstown Lakeview

4 out of 5
88 Frankton Road, Queenstown
The price is £132 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
£132
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
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! (1,003 reviews)
"Lovely view, lovely staff, free parking available, and short walk into town. Shower pressure a bit low."

Reviewed on 22 Jul 2025

Copthorne Hotel & Apartments Queenstown Lakeview
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 £127 per night from 29 Aug to 30 Aug
£127
29 Aug - 30 Aug
includes taxes & fees
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! (1,008 reviews)
"Overall it’s a nice hotel and very convenient as it’s within walking distance to Queenstown shopping and dining centre. There are also ski transport stops right next to the hotel. And a ski drying room for guests gears. Hotel has daily breakfast included which is very convenient specially on days ..."

Reviewed on 26 Jul 2025

Holiday Inn Express And Suites Queenstown by IHG
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Other neighbourhoods around Boydtown

Queenstown Beach showing a pebble beach, skydiving and a small town or village

Queenstown City Centre

The panoramic lake views and popular shops are just a few highlights of Queenstown City Centre. Make a stop by Skycity Queenstown Casino or Queenstown Mall while you're exploring the area.

Queenstown City Centre
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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

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