Fernhill Travel Guide
Queenstown
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
Kiwi and Birdlife Park
Your best chance to see New Zealand’s national bird is at this fascinating wildlife sanctuary.
Things to do
Queenstown: Lake Wakatipu Scenic Cruise (90 Minutes)
Small-Group Zipline Adventure in Queenstown
Milford Sound Wilderness Cruise
TSS Earnslaw Cruise with Walter Peak Gourmet BBQ Dinner
Bike The Wineries (Full-Day) - Bike & Wine Tour
Top hotels in Fernhill
Kamana Lakehouse
Clean room, excellet staff, good amenities
Reviewed on 19 Dec 2025
Mercure Queenstown Resort
Amazing view. Breakfast was good. Great staff. Would stay again
Reviewed on 9 Dec 2025
Ramada by Wyndham Queenstown Central
Amazing hotel close to center of the city
Reviewed on 24 Dec 2025
Copthorne Hotel & Apartments Queenstown Lakeview
Wonderful view and very friendly staff! Highly recommended, we’d stay here again.
Reviewed on 18 Dec 2025
Millennium Hotel Queenstown
Great service and comfortable accomodations all around.
Reviewed on 25 Dec 2025
La Quinta by Wyndham Remarkables Park Queenstown
Clean and comfortable room. The laundry in room was great. Parking is a little iffy, but does work, and the staff is super nice. There is a little store, but no restaurant on site so if you’re hungry after your flight, stop and eat first. Absolutely beautiful views!!
Reviewed on 20 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Fernhill
Sunshine Bay
Visitors to Sunshine Bay like its mountain views and restaurants, and Lake Wakatipu is a sight worth a stop.
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.
Boydtown
When in Boydtown, you can plan a visit to Skyline Queenstown and Kiwi and Birdlife Park, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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 Lake Wakatipu while in the area.
