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.
Kiwi Park
A captivating wildlife sanctuary where you’ll get to see New Zealand’s elusive national bird up close.
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 family-friendly area.
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)
Milford Sound Wilderness Cruise
TSS Earnslaw Cruise with Walter Peak Gourmet BBQ Dinner
TSS Earnslaw Cruise & Walter Peak Farm Tour
Doubtful Sound Wilderness Cruise
Milford Sound Fly-Cruise-Fly Tour from Queenstown
Our pick of the best Boydtown Hotel Deals
Pinewood Queenstown
Disgrateful. Shocking very small room. Giving the age of the kids n getting bunk beds for 17 n 13 year old. No windows to open. No face towels. Very noisy. Lot appetite of eating by looking at the condition of the room.
Reviewed on 8 Apr 2026
Reavers Lodge
Nice are. Room was small. Bathroom just okay.
Reviewed on 9 Apr 2026
Abba Court Motel & Apartments
Spacious apartment, good room configuration and location was right next to town, less than a 10 minute walk. Kitchen had everything we needed. Parking was tight with a big Kia Carnival, but the two way driveway made it work. If we rented a smaller car, there would have been no issues.
Reviewed on 5 Apr 2026
Bella Vista Queenstown
This is an older, but well maintained property that is kept clean. Has laundry machines available, but no other amenities. No lobby or breakfast.
Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026
Kamana Lakehouse
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Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026
Ramada by Wyndham Queenstown Central
We stayed in two studio lakeview apartments. The first one (109) had great views, but kitchen facilities could do with an upgrade (had to ask for a plate and the frypan was poor quality). The second one (409) seemed larger and was better equipped. Enjoyed having a washer and dryer. Buffet breakfast ...
Reviewed on 10 Apr 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.
