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 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.
Kiwi and Birdlife Park
A captivating wildlife sanctuary where you’ll get to see New Zealand’s elusive national bird up close.
TSS Earnslaw Steamship
This legendary steamship has serviced Queenstown for over a century, and even once carried Queen Elizabeth II.
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.
Activities
Queenstown: Lake Wakatipu Scenic Cruise (90 Minutes)
Premium Milford Sound Small Group Tour & Cruise from Queenstown
Milford Sound Fly-Cruise-Fly Tour from Queenstown
Queenstown to Wānaka: A Self-Guided Gibbston Valley Driving Tour
Our pick of the best Boydtown Hotel Deals
Pinewood Queenstown
DO NOT RENT THIS DUMP! Nothing like what we booked on their website. We were put in a rooming house, bed was comfy but took up most of the room. No towel service, finally got my own towels on day 3, we left early for excursion on Day 2 thinking we would get towels…Nope, and when went to office to ...
Reviewed on 15 Feb 2026
Reavers Lodge
Very seamless experience. They even let us check in early which was amazing. It is a little bit loud because it’s a busy lodge. We expected this and weren’t disappointed by it but if you’re looking to stay somewhere quiet this might not be the place for you. Great location, it is at the top of a ...
Reviewed on 20 Feb 2026
Abba Court Motel & Apartments
Nicely appointed large space with a patio. View was great and walkable to downtown. Only negative was that the bathroom had the very smallest sink/vanity, however there was a table in the bedroom that worked for doing hair/makeup
Reviewed on 15 Feb 2026
Bella Vista Queenstown
Clean room. Laundry room. Walkable to town.
Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026
Kamana Lakehouse
Everything
Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026
Ramada by Wyndham Queenstown Central
Room is clean and the washer machine was so helpful to wash our clothes.
Reviewed on 20 Feb 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 Remarkables Park Town Centre while in the area.
