Fernhill Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A coastal town with a lake, mountains, and houses.
A town by a lake with mountains in the background.
A lake surrounded by mountains with snow-capped peaks, a small town with houses and buildings, and a clear sky with some clouds.
A mountain range with snow-capped peaks, a lake, and a town in the foreground.
A coastal town with a lake, mountains, and residential buildings.

Activities

Queenstown: Lake Wakatipu Scenic Cruise

Queenstown: Lake Wakatipu Scenic Cruise (90 Minutes)

NZ$79
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Queenstown: Lake Wakatipu Scenic Cruise (90 Minutes)
Milford Sound Nature Cruise

Milford Sound Wilderness Cruise

NZ$175
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Milford Sound Wilderness Cruise
Queenstown: Kiwi Park Admission Ticket

Kiwi Park Admission Ticket

NZ$64
per adult
Kiwi Park Admission Ticket
Queenstown: Minus 5 Ice Bar Experience with Drink Options

Queenstown: Minus 5 Ice Bar Experience with Drink Options

NZ$50
per adult
Queenstown: Minus 5 Ice Bar Experience with Drink Options
TSS Earnslaw Cruise on Lake Wakatipu

TSS Earnslaw Cruise on Lake Wakatipu

NZ$119
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
TSS Earnslaw Cruise on Lake Wakatipu
TSS Earnslaw Cruise & Walter Peak Farm Tour

TSS Earnslaw Cruise & Walter Peak Farm Tour

NZ$159
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
TSS Earnslaw Cruise & Walter Peak Farm Tour
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Our pick of the best Fernhill Hotel Deals

Kamana Lakehouse

Kamana Lakehouse

4.5 out of 5
139 Fernhill Road Queenstown
The price is NZ$513 per night from 18 July to 19 July
NZ$513
18 July - 19 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Queenstown. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and hot springs on-site. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (656 reviews)
"Great views of mountains and lake, with small view obstruction from main lobby. Front desk personnel were very helpful and kind. Breakfast was delicious. Rooms were spacious with decent amenities provided."

Reviewed on 4 July 2026

Kamana Lakehouse
Mercure Queenstown Resort

Mercure Queenstown Resort

4 out of 5
Sainsbury Road Queenstown
The price is NZ$299 per night from 1 Aug to 2 Aug
NZ$299
1 Aug - 2 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this ski hotel in Queenstown. Enjoy 2 restaurants, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
"Nice views from the breakfast area, breakfast included and quite good. Rooms are basic but clean. I was a little annoyed that we were charged NZ$15 for parking per night given the hotel is out of town and not easily accessible without a car, limiting alternative options. In also think bath robes ..."

Reviewed on 5 July 2026

Mercure Queenstown Resort
Ramada by Wyndham Queenstown Central

Ramada by Wyndham Queenstown Central

4 out of 5
24 Frankton Road Queenstown
The price is NZ$387 per night from 19 July to 20 July
NZ$387
19 July - 20 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Queenstown. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,013 reviews)
"We had a amazing stay, the staff was great, only issue was trying to find off-street parking since the parking was full onsite when we arrived. The view was great from the room."

Reviewed on 4 July 2026

Ramada by Wyndham Queenstown Central
La Quinta by Wyndham Remarkables Park Queenstown

La Quinta by Wyndham Remarkables Park Queenstown

4 out of 5
16 - 18 Mountain Ash Drive Queenstown
The price is NZ$252 per night from 17 July to 18 July
NZ$252
17 July - 18 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this aparthotel in Queenstown. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour fitness centre and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,584 reviews)
"Awesome view, easy check in and out. Clean and tidy, made me feel comfortable."

Reviewed on 3 July 2026

La Quinta by Wyndham Remarkables Park Queenstown
Blue Peaks Lodge

Blue Peaks Lodge

4 out of 5
11 Sydney Street Queenstown
The price is NZ$409 per night from 15 July to 16 July
NZ$409
15 July - 16 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Queenstown. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (985 reviews)
"Everything was very good, from the room to the location."

Reviewed on 21 June 2026

Blue Peaks Lodge
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Queenstown by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Queenstown by IHG

4 out of 5
CNR STANLEY AND SYDNEY STREET Queenstown
Stay at this hotel in Queenstown. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,005 reviews)
"Hotel was very clean and the staff pleasant. However there was some construction work ongoing throughout and the room aircon wasn't working correctly. Gym and sauna was good and once complete will be a great hotel."

Reviewed on 5 July 2026

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Our guide on where to stay in Fernhill

Find the best Fernhill areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Fernhill
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A beach with clear turquoise water, a forested mountain in the background, and people relaxing on the sand.

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.

A small aircraft parked on a tarmac with a mountainous landscape in the background.
Photo by Where Adventures Be
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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.

A coastal town with a bay, mountains, and a clear sky.

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.

A calm lake with mountains in the background, a small town on the right, and a clear sky.

Boydtown

When in Boydtown, you can plan a visit to Skyline Queenstown and Kiwi Park, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

A coastal town nestled between forested hills and a clear blue lake.

Sunshine Bay

Visitors to Sunshine Bay like its mountain views and restaurants, and Lake Wakatipu is a sight worth a stop.

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