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.
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.
Kiwi Park
Your best chance to see New Zealand’s national bird is at this fascinating wildlife sanctuary.
TSS Earnslaw Steamship
Cruise in style across Lake Wakatipu, on this century-old steamship, which once carried Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip.
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.
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.
Things to do
Queenstown: Lake Wakatipu Scenic Cruise (90 Minutes)
£35
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Milford Sound Wilderness Cruise
£77
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Shotover River Extreme Jet Boat Ride in Queenstown
£89
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Premium Milford Sound Small Group Tour & Cruise from Queenstown
£160
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Doubtful Sound Wilderness Cruise
£134
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Milford Sound Full-Day Experience with Nature Cruise & Lunch ex Queenstown
£166
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Top hotels in Queenstown City Centre
Ramada by Wyndham Queenstown Central
24 Frankton Road Queenstown
The price is £102 per night from 12 Jun to 13 Jun
£102
12 Jun - 13 Jun
includes taxes & fees
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! (1,001 reviews)
"Helpful friendly staff. Room large and clean with a nice view of the lake. Good location."
Reviewed on 28 May 2026
Copthorne Hotel and Apartments Queenstown Lakeview
88 Frankton Road Queenstown
The price is £91 per night from 1 Jun to 2 Jun
£91
1 Jun - 2 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Queenstown. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,004 reviews)
"Room needs an upgrade especially the bathrooms. We weren't told about amenities on check in so we missed there was a gym only found it the last day on other side of the building. Views from room were incredible. Breakfast was good . Central location for walking to town and on walks."
Reviewed on 26 May 2026
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Queenstown by IHG
CNR STANLEY AND SYDNEY STREET Queenstown
The price is £98 per night from 24 Jun to 25 Jun
£98
24 Jun - 25 Jun
includes taxes & fees
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! (1,000 reviews)
"After 15 hours of travel to arrive after 8 pm to have the front desk tell us that the email that I sent via Expedia was not read.. about arriving around 8pm and requiring car parking … please note they have very very limited parking .., we were given a map to drive the streets to find our own parking… ..."
Reviewed on 26 May 2026
Novotel Queenstown Lakeside
Corner of Earl and Marine Parade Queenstown
The price is £108 per night from 1 Jun to 2 Jun
£108
1 Jun - 2 Jun
includes taxes & fees
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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
"Breakfast was excellent but amenities were bad . Not even a small water bottle in the room . Just left empty jug with a note to fill it from water station."
Reviewed on 20 May 2026
Millennium Hotel Queenstown
32 Frankton Road Queenstown
The price is £111 per night from 2 Jun to 3 Jun
£111
2 Jun - 3 Jun
includes taxes & fees
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)
"Great staff. Nice rooms . Good secure parking."
Reviewed on 24 May 2026
LyLo Queenstown
47 Camp Street Queenstown
The price is £70 per night from 3 Jun to 4 Jun
£70
3 Jun - 4 Jun
includes taxes & fees
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! (749 reviews)
"Lylo was in a great location, near shops and restaurants. We had a group of 15 and the rooms were perfect for our needs."
Reviewed on 26 May 2026
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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 Queenstown Event Centre and Remarkables Park Town Centre while in the area.
Queenstown City Centre Travel Guide
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