Queenstown City Centre Travel Guide
Queenstown
Visit Queenstown City Centre
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 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.
TSS Earnslaw Steamship
Cruise in style across Lake Wakatipu, on this century-old steamship, which once carried Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip.
Kiwi and Birdlife Park
Your best chance to see New Zealand’s national bird is at this fascinating wildlife sanctuary.
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)
TSS Earnslaw Cruise with Walter Peak Gourmet BBQ Dinner
Queenstown: Jet Boat Adventure with Thunder Jet
Milford Sound Wilderness Cruise
Milford Sound Full-Day Experience with Nature Cruise & Lunch ex Queenstown
Bike The Wineries (Full-Day) - Bike & Wine Tour
Top hotels in Queenstown City Centre
Ramada by Wyndham Queenstown Central
Nice, comfortable room overlooking the lake. It was easy to walk into downtown Queenstown through the gardens from the hotel. The breakfast, while extra cost, was well made and hearty.
Reviewed on 29 Jan 2026
Millennium Hotel Queenstown
Staff were fantastic and very helpful.
Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Queenstown by IHG
Clean room, staff friendly and helpful, good breakfast
Reviewed on 26 Jan 2026
Blue Peaks Lodge
Spacious and clean rooms. Parking is easy and shops are a quick walk away
Reviewed on 29 Jan 2026
Copthorne Hotel & Apartments Queenstown Lakeview
The location is fantastic, staff were friendly. Bedding and towels were clean but afew stains
Reviewed on 31 Jan 2026
Crowne Plaza Hotel Queenstown by IHG
Wonderful location Across from the lake and walking distance to all the shops and restaurants in town. room elevator and the on-site restaurant which I did not use.
Reviewed on 28 Jan 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 Remarkables Park Town Centre and Lake Wakatipu while in the area.
