Queenstown City Centre Travel Guide

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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
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
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
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

Milford Sound Wilderness Cruise

Milford Sound Wilderness Cruise

£64
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Milford Sound Wilderness Cruise
Premium Milford Sound Small Group Tour, Cruise & Picnic Lunch from Queenstown

Premium Milford Sound Small Group Tour & Cruise from Queenstown

£145
per adult
Premium Milford Sound Small Group Tour & Cruise from Queenstown
Milford Sound Coach & Nature Cruise ex Queenstown with Lunch

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

£149
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Milford Sound Full-Day Experience with Nature Cruise & Lunch ex Queenstown
Mount Cook Day Tour from Queenstown

Mount Cook Day Tour from Queenstown

£121
per adult
Mount Cook Day Tour from Queenstown
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
Doubtful Sound Wilderness Cruise

Doubtful Sound Wilderness Cruise

£150
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Doubtful Sound Wilderness Cruise
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Top hotels in Queenstown City Centre

Copthorne Hotel & Apartments Queenstown Lakeview

Copthorne Hotel & Apartments Queenstown Lakeview

4 out of 5
88 Frankton Road, Queenstown
The price is £122 per night from 18 Sept to 19 Sept
£122
18 Sept - 19 Sept
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! (1,000 reviews)
"Good"

Reviewed on 10 Aug 2025

Copthorne Hotel & Apartments Queenstown Lakeview
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Queenstown by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Queenstown by IHG

4 out of 5
CNR STANLEY AND SYDNEY STREET, Queenstown
The price is £134 per night from 28 Aug to 29 Aug
£134
28 Aug - 29 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! (1,004 reviews)
"Good"

Reviewed on 23 Aug 2025

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Queenstown by IHG
Ramada by Wyndham Queenstown Central

Ramada by Wyndham Queenstown Central

4 out of 5
24 Frankton Road, Queenstown
The price is £134 per night from 28 Aug to 29 Aug
£134
28 Aug - 29 Aug
includes taxes & fees
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! (1,005 reviews)
Excellent Place to Stay
"Great position for travelling by bus to the snow and walking in to town. Beautiful view from our clean room and and service was good."

Reviewed on 24 Aug 2025

Ramada by Wyndham Queenstown Central
Novotel Queenstown Lakeside

Novotel Queenstown Lakeside

4 out of 5
Corner of Earl and Marine Parade, Queenstown
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is £133 per night from 14 Sept to 15 Sept
£133
14 Sept - 15 Sept
includes taxes & fees
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! (1,002 reviews)
"Great place to stay with your family, laundry rooms (2-either side of building- inside) Great buffet breakfast, great bar area."

Reviewed on 22 Aug 2025

Novotel Queenstown Lakeside
Mi-pad Queenstown

Mi-pad Queenstown

4 out of 5
4 Henry Street, Queenstown, Otago
The price is £111 per night from 18 Sept to 19 Sept
£111
18 Sept - 19 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Queenstown. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
9/10 Wonderful! (801 reviews)
"The location is perfect, within the heart of Queenstown CBD - establishments are easily walkable. Room is clean, fresh smelling. The hotel uses good tech for controlling lights, A/C, etc. Staff are very helpful. Will definitely come back."

Reviewed on 12 Aug 2025

Mi-pad Queenstown
Blue Peaks Lodge

Blue Peaks Lodge

4 out of 5
11 Sydney Street, Queenstown
The price is £104 per night from 25 Sept to 26 Sept
£104
25 Sept - 26 Sept
includes taxes & fees
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! (878 reviews)
"I thought proximity to waterfront park land and Odd Saint for nice coffee was very nice, although walk is on a slope if that’s an issue for you."

Reviewed on 19 Aug 2025

Blue Peaks Lodge
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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 Remarkables Park Town Centre while in the area.

Frankton

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