Queenstown City Centre Travel Guide

Queenstown

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

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

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

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

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

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

Our bus

Hop on Hop off Wine Tours Queenstown

Rp974.577
per adult
Hop on Hop off Wine Tours Queenstown
Million Dollar Cruise in Queenstown

Million Dollar Cruise in Queenstown

Rp675.837
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Million Dollar Cruise in Queenstown
Milford Sound Nature Cruise

Milford Sound Wilderness Cruise

Rp1.420.238
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Milford Sound Wilderness Cruise
Ziptrek runs every day of the year in all weather conditions!

Small-Group Zipline Adventure in Queenstown

Rp1.165.574
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Small-Group Zipline Adventure in Queenstown
Queenstown: Lake Wakatipu Scenic Cruise

Queenstown: Lake Wakatipu Scenic Cruise

Rp675.837
per adult
Queenstown: Lake Wakatipu Scenic Cruise
Premium Milford Sound Small Group Tour, Cruise & Picnic Lunch from Queenstown

Premium Milford Sound Small Group Tour & Cruise from Queenstown

Rp3.222.470
per adult
Premium Milford Sound Small Group Tour & Cruise from Queenstown
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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 Rp2.472.496 per night from 25 Aug to 26 Aug
Rp2.472.496
Rp2.843.370 total
25 Aug - 26 Aug
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! (1,002 reviews)
"Affordable, just outside the towncentre"

Reviewed on 5 Aug 2025

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

Holiday Inn Express And Suites Queenstown by IHG

4 out of 5
CNR STANLEY AND SYDNEY STREET, Queenstown
The price is Rp2.379.988 per night from 2 Sept to 3 Sept
Rp2.379.988
Rp2.736.986 total
2 Sept - 3 Sept
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! (1,007 reviews)
"Enjoyed every minute of the stay ."

Reviewed on 3 Aug 2025

Holiday Inn Express And 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 Rp1.998.181 per night from 2 Sept to 3 Sept
Rp1.998.181
Rp2.297.908 total
2 Sept - 3 Sept
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! (1,001 reviews)
"Above and beyond"

Reviewed on 30 Jul 2025

Ramada by Wyndham Queenstown Central
Novotel Queenstown Lakeside

Novotel Queenstown Lakeside

4 out of 5
Corner of Earl and Marine Parade, Queenstown
The price is Rp2.571.582 per night from 2 Sept to 3 Sept
Rp2.571.582
Rp2.957.319 total
2 Sept - 3 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)
"The property is in a great spot. Easy to walk to restaurants, cafes and shopping. Staff always accommodating if you needed anything."

Reviewed on 3 Aug 2025

Novotel Queenstown Lakeside
Blue Peaks Lodge

Blue Peaks Lodge

4 out of 5
11 Sydney Street, Queenstown
The price is Rp2.186.561 per night from 21 Aug to 22 Aug
Rp2.186.561
Rp2.538.723 total
21 Aug - 22 Aug
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! (871 reviews)
"We enjoyed our stay. The rooms were very clean and seemed to have been updated rec style. Staff were very helpful. Location is great very walkable with good connections to airport and ski field transports nearby."

Reviewed on 2 Aug 2025

Blue Peaks Lodge
Scenic Suites Queenstown

Scenic Suites Queenstown

4 out of 5
27 Stanley Street, Queenstown
The price is Rp3.044.341 per night from 16 Aug to 17 Aug
Rp3.044.341
Rp3.501.021 total
16 Aug - 17 Aug
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 in their ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (998 reviews)
"Amazing place to stay, staff really friendly and helpful."

Reviewed on 3 Aug 2025

Scenic Suites Queenstown
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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

Queenstown City Centre Travel Guide