Boydtown Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
Queenstown Gardens
These lush gardens on Lake Wakatipu make the perfect spot to play disc golf, touch rugby, or just go for an aimless stroll.
Skyline Queenstown
One of the steepest cable-car rides in the world, offering incredible panoramic views of the Queenstown region.
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.
TSS Earnslaw Steamship
This legendary steamship has serviced Queenstown for over a century, and even once carried Queen Elizabeth II.
Steamer Wharf
A popular entertainment precinct in Queenstown, on the edge of Lake Wakatipu, frequented by locals and tourists alike.
Kiwi and Birdlife Park
A captivating wildlife sanctuary where you’ll get to see New Zealand’s elusive national bird up close.
Activities
Queenstown: Lake Wakatipu Scenic Cruise (90 Minutes)
Queenstown: Ice Bar Entry with Warm Winter Gear and Drink
TSS Earnslaw Cruise & Walter Peak Farm Tour
Premium Milford Sound Small Group Tour & Cruise from Queenstown
Small-Group Zipline Adventure in Queenstown
Milford Sound Full-Day Experience with Nature Cruise & Lunch ex Queenstown
Our pick of the best Boydtown Hotel Deals
Pinewood Queenstown
Great option for staying in Queenstown. Location is great as it’s close to the city core but very quiet. We stayed in a cabin unit and had everything we needed for the stay in the unit. The only 2 things we disliked was how small the bathroom sink was, and how tight the parking area was. Other than ...
Reviewed on 30 Dec 2025
Reavers Lodge
Worth the price
Reviewed on 31 Dec 2025
Abba Court Motel & Apartments
Everything was great :)
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
Bella Vista Queenstown
Room was good but had some kind of underlying smell.
Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026
Kamana Lakehouse
Clean room, excellet staff, good amenities
Reviewed on 19 Dec 2025
Copthorne Hotel & Apartments Queenstown Lakeview
Great location and a nice room with good amenities
Reviewed on 3 Jan 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 Lake Wakatipu while in the area.
