Queenstown City Centre Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Queenstown Beach showing a lake or waterhole, a small town or village and a pebble beach
Queenstown Beach showing a lake or waterhole, a small town or village and a pebble beach
Queenstown City Centre showing general coastal views and a beach as well as a small group of people
Queenstown City Centre showing a bay or harbor
Queenstown City Centre which includes a river or creek

Popular places to visit

Skyline Gondola which includes a bay or harbour and a coastal town

Skyline Queenstown

One of the steepest cable-car rides in the world, offering incredible panoramic views of the Queenstown region.

Skyline Queenstown
Landscape of Queenstown, New Zealand

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.

Queenstown Mall
Kiwi and Birdlife Park featuring zoo animals and bird life

Kiwi and Birdlife Park

A captivating wildlife sanctuary where you’ll get to see New Zealand’s elusive national bird up close.

Kiwi and Birdlife Park
TSS Earnslaw Steamship showing picnicking, a bay or harbour and a sandy beach

TSS Earnslaw Steamship

This legendary steamship has serviced Queenstown for over a century, and even once carried Queen Elizabeth II.

TSS Earnslaw Steamship
Queenstown Beach featuring sailing, a sandy beach and a small town or village

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.

Queenstown Beach
Steamer Wharf which includes mountains, general coastal views and a marina

Steamer Wharf

A popular entertainment precinct in Queenstown, on the edge of Lake Wakatipu, frequented by locals and tourists alike.

Steamer Wharf

Activities

Queenstown: Lake Wakatipu Scenic Cruise

Queenstown: Lake Wakatipu Scenic Cruise (90 Minutes)

NZ$79
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Queenstown: Lake Wakatipu Scenic Cruise (90 Minutes)
Premium Milford Sound Small Group Tour, Cruise & Picnic Lunch from Queenstown

Premium Milford Sound Small Group Tour & Cruise from Queenstown

NZ$374
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Premium Milford Sound Small Group Tour & Cruise from Queenstown
Milford Sound Fly-Cruise-Fly Tour from Queenstown

Milford Sound Fly-Cruise-Fly Tour from Queenstown

NZ$745
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Milford Sound Fly-Cruise-Fly Tour from Queenstown
Queenstown to Wānaka: A Self-Guided Gibbston Valley Driving Tour

Queenstown to Wānaka: A Self-Guided Gibbston Valley Driving Tour

NZ$13
per traveller
Queenstown to Wānaka: A Self-Guided Gibbston Valley Driving Tour
Queenstown Self Guided Walking Tour with an APP

Queenstown Self Guided Walking Tour with an APP

NZ$17
per adult
Queenstown Self Guided Walking Tour with an APP
Experience wine tasting in New Zealand's largest wine cave.

Gibbston Valley Wines - Cave Tour

NZ$28
per adult
Gibbston Valley Wines - Cave Tour
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Our pick of the best Queenstown City Centre Hotel Deals

Ramada by Wyndham Queenstown Central

Ramada by Wyndham Queenstown Central

4 out of 5
24 Frankton Road Queenstown
The price is NZ$529 per night from 26 Mar to 27 Mar
NZ$529
26 Mar - 27 Mar
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. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,012 reviews)
Supurb location, great staff, clean and overall wonderfull

Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026

Ramada by Wyndham Queenstown Central
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Queenstown by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Queenstown by IHG

4 out of 5
CNR STANLEY AND SYDNEY STREET Queenstown
The price is NZ$468 per night from 26 Mar to 27 Mar
NZ$468
26 Mar - 27 Mar
includes taxes & fees
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,008 reviews)
All round excellent hotel, staff, location, amenities & cleanliness

Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Queenstown by IHG
Millennium Hotel Queenstown

Millennium Hotel Queenstown

4.5 out of 5
32 Frankton Road Queenstown
The price is NZ$406 per night from 1 Mar to 2 Mar
NZ$406
1 Mar - 2 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Queenstown. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
Great room, comfortable beds.

Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026

Millennium Hotel Queenstown
Copthorne Hotel & Apartments Queenstown Lakeview

Copthorne Hotel & Apartments Queenstown Lakeview

4 out of 5
88 Frankton Road Queenstown
The price is NZ$364 per night from 8 Mar to 9 Mar
NZ$364
8 Mar - 9 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Queenstown. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,003 reviews)
The location is fantastic, staff were friendly. Bedding and towels were clean but afew stains

Reviewed on 31 Jan 2026

Copthorne Hotel & Apartments Queenstown Lakeview
Crowne Plaza Hotel Queenstown by IHG

Crowne Plaza Hotel Queenstown by IHG

4.5 out of 5
93 Beach Street Queenstown Otago
The price is NZ$620 per night from 17 Mar to 18 Mar
NZ$620
17 Mar - 18 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Queenstown. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
Best located hotel. Stunning views. Breakfast was excellent. Staff exceptional service.

Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026

Crowne Plaza Hotel Queenstown by IHG
Novotel Queenstown Lakeside

Novotel Queenstown Lakeside

4 out of 5
Corner of Earl and Marine Parade Queenstown
The price is NZ$515 per night from 23 Mar to 24 Mar
NZ$515
23 Mar - 24 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Queenstown. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
Great room, quality linnen and towels, great service

Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026

Novotel Queenstown Lakeside
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Other neighbourhoods around Queenstown City Centre

Queenstown Bay Panorama, New Zealand.

Boydtown

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

Boydtown
Queenstown featuring a sunset, a river or creek and mountains

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.

Fernhill
Sunshine Bay showing forest scenes, mountains and a small town or village

Sunshine Bay

4.5/5(4 area reviews)

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

Sunshine Bay
Queenstown View on a Sunny Day in New Zealand

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.

Goldfield Heights
Frankton featuring a small town or village, forests and mountains

Frankton

4.5/5(218 area reviews)

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.

Frankton

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