Boydtown Travel Guide
Queenstown
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 Gardens
Play a round of disc golf, or join a touch-rugby match at these historic botanic gardens on the banks of Lake Wakatipu.
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.
Things to do
Shotover River Extreme Jet Boat Ride in Queenstown
Queenstown: Lake Wakatipu Scenic Cruise (90 Minutes)
Milford Sound Wilderness Cruise
Doubtful Sound Wilderness Cruise
TSS Earnslaw Cruise with Walter Peak Gourmet BBQ Dinner
Queenstown: Jet Boat Adventure with Thunder Jet
Top hotels in Boydtown
Pinewood Queenstown
Disgrateful. Shocking very small room. Giving the age of the kids n getting bunk beds for 17 n 13 year old. No windows to open. No face towels. Very noisy. Lot appetite of eating by looking at the condition of the room.
Reviewed on 8 Apr 2026
Reavers Lodge
Nice are. Room was small. Bathroom just okay.
Reviewed on 9 Apr 2026
Abba Court Motel & Apartments
Spacious apartment, good room configuration and location was right next to town, less than a 10 minute walk. Kitchen had everything we needed. Parking was tight with a big Kia Carnival, but the two way driveway made it work. If we rented a smaller car, there would have been no issues.
Reviewed on 5 Apr 2026
Bella Vista Queenstown
This is an older, but well maintained property that is kept clean. Has laundry machines available, but no other amenities. No lobby or breakfast.
Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026
Kamana Lakehouse
shower door may heart your fingers, I was.
Reviewed on 7 Apr 2026
Ramada by Wyndham Queenstown Central
Good location a few hundred meters from the centre of town, staff were excellent, as an example, on our second evening we returned to the patio bar, I started to explain the proportions for a favourite lemon drop martini, the bat tender stopped me and said “all good my manager made a note last night ...
Reviewed on 9 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Boydtown
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.
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.
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.
Sunshine Bay
Visitors to Sunshine Bay like its mountain views and restaurants, and Lake Wakatipu is a sight worth a stop.
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.
