Queenstown City Centre Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
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.
Kiwi Park
Your best chance to see New Zealand’s national bird is at this fascinating wildlife sanctuary.
Queenstown Mall
During your visit to Queenstown, you can enjoy retail therapy at Queenstown Mall. Stroll along the lakeside or discover the mountain views in this family-friendly area.
TSS Earnslaw Steamship
Cruise in style across Lake Wakatipu, on this century-old steamship, which once carried Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip.
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.
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.
Things to do
Queenstown: Lake Wakatipu Scenic Cruise (90 Minutes)
£34
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Milford Sound Wilderness Cruise
£74
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Shotover River Extreme Jet Boat Ride in Queenstown
£80
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Milford Sound Full-Day Experience with Nature Cruise & Lunch ex Queenstown
£150
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
TSS Earnslaw Cruise with Walter Peak Gourmet BBQ Dinner
£87
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
TSS Earnslaw Cruise & Walter Peak Farm Tour
£67
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
Top hotels in Queenstown City Centre
Ramada by Wyndham Queenstown Central
24 Frankton Road Queenstown
The price is £107 per night from 10 May to 11 May
£107
per night
10 May - 11 May
Stay at this hotel in Queenstown. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,012 reviews)
Great hotel centrally located to city center.
Reviewed on 8 May 2026
LyLo Queenstown
47 Camp Street Queenstown
The price is £63 per night from 14 May to 15 May
£63
per night
14 May - 15 May
Stay at this hostel in Queenstown. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (746 reviews)
Clean room easy to check in
Reviewed on 29 Apr 2026
Millennium Hotel Queenstown
32 Frankton Road Queenstown
The price is £111 per night from 5 Jun to 6 Jun
£111
per night
5 Jun - 6 Jun
Stay at this luxury hotel in Queenstown. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
Nice breakfast.
Reviewed on 20 Apr 2026
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Queenstown by IHG
CNR STANLEY AND SYDNEY STREET Queenstown
The price is £105 per night from 17 May to 18 May
£105
per night
17 May - 18 May
Stay at this hotel in Queenstown. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
Amazing hotel with great amenities and a lovely vibe. Loved the guest laundry and the breakfast every morning. Would definitely stay here again.
Reviewed on 7 May 2026
Novotel Queenstown Lakeside
Corner of Earl and Marine Parade Queenstown
The price is £118 per night from 10 May to 11 May
£118
per night
10 May - 11 May
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Queenstown. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,006 reviews)
We really enjoyed our stay at the Novotel Queenstown Lakeside overall. The room was cared for daily with clean towels(if needed) and bed made. The hotel itself is situated at the edge of the lake by a wonderful botanical garden. The staff was welcoming and helpful. We didn't need to interact with ...
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
QT Queenstown
38-54 Lake Esplanade Queenstown
The price is £165 per night from 10 May to 11 May
£165
per night
10 May - 11 May
Stay at this luxury hotel in Queenstown. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,004 reviews)
Had a wonderful stay in spite of the hotel redevelopment. The complimentary buffet behind reception was a great touch. Our Lakeview balcony room in the old hotel was very large and comfortable, as well as beautifully renovated.
Reviewed on 8 May 2026
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Other neighbourhoods around Queenstown City Centre
Boydtown
When in Boydtown, you can plan a visit to Skyline Queenstown and Kiwi Park, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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.
Sunshine Bay
Visitors to Sunshine Bay like its mountain views and restaurants, and Lake Wakatipu is a sight worth a stop.
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.
Frankton
4/5(12 area reviews)
Frankton is known for its fantastic lake views, and you can make a stop by Remarkables Park Town Centre and Lake Wakatipu while in the area.
Queenstown City Centre Travel Guide
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- Visit Arrow Junction
- Visit Arrowtown
- Visit Arthur's Point
- Bob's Peak
- Caddyshack City Mini Golf
- Visit Cardrona
- Visit Cecil Peak
- Visit Closeburn
- Visit Coronet Peak
- Visit Dalefield
- Fernhill Holidays
- Visit Gibbston
- Visit Glenorchy
- Visit Halfway Bay
- Visit Kawarau Falls
- Visit Kelvin Heights
- Kiwi and Birdlife Park
- Visit Lake Hayes
- Visit Lower Shotover
- Visit Mount Creighton
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- Visit Fernhill
- Visit Frankton
- Queenstown Gardens
- Visit Sunshine Bay
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- Visit Queenstown
- Visit Skippers
- Skyline Luge
- Skyline Queenstown
- Visit Speargrass Flat
- Sunshine Bay Holidays
- Tss Earnslaw Steamship
