Queenstown City Centre Travel Guide
Queenstown
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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.
TSS Earnslaw Steamship
Cruise in style across Lake Wakatipu, on this century-old steamship, which once carried Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip.
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 romantic area.
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
From Queenstown: Skippers Canyon Jet Boat Ride
Doubtful Sound Wilderness Cruise
TSS Earnslaw Cruise with Walter Peak Gourmet BBQ Dinner
Queenstown: Jet Boat Adventure with Thunder Jet
Top hotels in Queenstown City Centre
Ramada by Wyndham Queenstown Central
A modern and comfortable hotel. Rooms on the small side. A bit of a walk into town with a big hill involved. For the price, it should have some part of breakfast included.
Reviewed on 18 Mar 2026
Copthorne Hotel & Apartments Queenstown Lakeview
Extremely comfortable beds. Excellent view. But the property is a bit tired and needs a little TLC. Was a bit odd that the ensuite didn’t have a toilet in it, and you had to go out in the hallway to a shared one. And in the downstairs, the toilet was separate to the bathroom, which only had a basin ...
Reviewed on 17 Mar 2026
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Queenstown by IHG
Clean hotel, lovely people and GREAT breakfast buffet!
Reviewed on 19 Mar 2026
Millennium Hotel Queenstown
Wonderful stay. Rooms were as expected. Staff was very helpful and kind.
Reviewed on 17 Mar 2026
Crowne Plaza Hotel Queenstown by IHG
Valet parking is a must as parking anywhere in town is a crap shoot. Breakfast was decent and the location is excellent. We had a Mountain View with partial lake views. We didn’t feel like we were missing out as we didn’t spend much time in our room.
Reviewed on 19 Mar 2026
QT Queenstown
friendly staff
Reviewed on 8 Mar 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 and Birdlife 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.
