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)

Milford Sound Wilderness Cruise

Shotover River Extreme Jet Boat Ride in Queenstown

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

Doubtful Sound Wilderness Cruise

TSS Earnslaw Cruise with Walter Peak Gourmet BBQ Dinner
Top hotels in Queenstown City Centre

Ramada by Wyndham Queenstown Central
We stayed one night, and we are very happy that we are book ending our trip with four more as it was a lovely clean, comfy room and the staff are very helpful. As Expedia members we were treated very well. See them again in a weeks time!
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026

Copthorne Hotel and Apartments Queenstown Lakeview
Super clean rooms,very friendly staff and helped us to know more the surroundigs. Enjoyable stay
Reviewed on 9 Apr 2026

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Queenstown by IHG
Great place and excellent location
Reviewed on 8 Apr 2026

Millennium Hotel Queenstown
Great room, clean and comfortable bed. Nice staff, very good breakfast and drinks in the bar in the evening. Bar staff were fantastic. Would stay here again in a heart beat.
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026

Crowne Plaza Hotel Queenstown by IHG
great
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026

QT Queenstown
We were here in March as part of my husband’s 60th. And QT was fab! We had such a great stay. They had a lovely bottle of Prosecco waiting for us. And every evening we’d personally get deliver lovely snacks. I’d stay there again!
Reviewed on 8 Apr 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
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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- Visit Arrow Junction
- Visit Arrowtown
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- Caddyshack City Mini Golf
- Visit Cardrona
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- Visit Skippers
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- Visit Speargrass Flat
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