Boydtown Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
Skyline Queenstown
One of the steepest cable-car rides in the world, offering incredible panoramic views of the Queenstown region.
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.
TSS Earnslaw Steamship
This legendary steamship has serviced Queenstown for over a century, and even once carried Queen Elizabeth II.
Kiwi and Birdlife Park
A captivating wildlife sanctuary where you’ll get to see New Zealand’s elusive national bird up close.
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
A popular entertainment precinct in Queenstown, on the edge of Lake Wakatipu, frequented by locals and tourists alike.
Activities
Million Dollar Cruise in Queenstown
TSS Earnslaw Cruise on Lake Wakatipu
Spirit of Baltimore Signature Buffet Dinner Cruise with Live DJ & Bars
TSS Earnslaw Cruise & Walter Peak Farm Tour
Queenstown: Ice Bar Entry with Warm Winter Gear and Drink
Venice walking tour & Gondola Ride
Our pick of the best Boydtown Hotel Deals
Pinewood Queenstown
Reviewed on 30 Sept 2025
Abba Court Motel & Apartments
Reviewed on 27 Sept 2025
Reavers Lodge
Reviewed on 30 Sept 2025
Bella Vista Queenstown
Reviewed on 19 Aug 2025
Ramada by Wyndham Queenstown Central
Reviewed on 3 Oct 2025
Kamana Lakehouse
Reviewed on 27 Sept 2025
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.
Boydtown Travel Guide
- The Remarkables Ski Area
- Skyline Queenstown
- Cardrona Alpine Resort
- Coronet Peak Ski Area
- Onsen Hot Pools
- Queenstown Gardens
- Lake Wakatipu
- TSS Earnslaw Steamship
- Queenstown Mall
- Kiwi and Birdlife Park
- Gibbston Valley Winery
- Millbrook Resort Golf Course
- Queenstown Beach
- Skycity Queenstown Casino
- Moke Lake
- Walter Peak High Country Farm
- Steamer Wharf
- Queenstown Event Centre
- Amisfield Winery
- Jacks Point Golf Course
- Remarkables Park Town Centre
- Skyline Luge
- SKYCITY Wharf Casino
- Bob's Peak
- Gibbston Valley Wines
- Kawarau Suspension Bridge
- Glenorchy Waterfront Reserve
- Arrowtown Chinese Settlement
- Cookie Time
- Church of St Peters
- Crown Range
