Queenstown City Centre Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Queenstown City Centre
Queenstown City Centre
Queenstown City Centre
Queenstown City Centre
Queenstown City Centre

Popular places to visit

Skyline Queenstown

Skyline Queenstown

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

Skyline Queenstown
Kiwi Park

Kiwi Park

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

Kiwi Park
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 family-friendly area.

Queenstown Mall
TSS Earnslaw Steamship

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

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

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
100% of travellers recommend
Queenstown: Lake Wakatipu Scenic Cruise (90 Minutes)
Milford Sound Nature Cruise

Milford Sound Wilderness Cruise

NZ$149
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
TSS Earnslaw Cruise & Walter Peak Farm Tour

TSS Earnslaw Cruise & Walter Peak Farm Tour

NZ$155
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
TSS Earnslaw Cruise & Walter Peak Farm Tour
TSS Earnslaw Cruise with Walter Peak Gourmet BBQ Dinner

TSS Earnslaw Cruise with Walter Peak Gourmet BBQ Dinner

NZ$199
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
TSS Earnslaw Cruise with Walter Peak Gourmet BBQ Dinner
Doubtful Sound Wilderness Cruise

Doubtful Sound Wilderness Cruise

NZ$349
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Doubtful Sound Wilderness Cruise
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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$229 per night from 3 June to 4 June
NZ$229
3 June - 4 June
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! (1,015 reviews)
Good value for money, the shower could have been a bit cleaner. Good location. Rooms are very small would be nice have somewhere to sit in the room. Great stay overall!

Reviewed on 11 May 2026

Ramada by Wyndham Queenstown Central
Copthorne Hotel and Apartments Queenstown Lakeview

Copthorne Hotel and Apartments Queenstown Lakeview

4 out of 5
88 Frankton Road Queenstown
The price is NZ$199 per night from 26 May to 27 May
NZ$199
26 May - 27 May
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)
Parking was very tightly spaced but was under cover and convenient. The views from the room were superb and the staff was very professional and helpful. The hot tub was a bonus.

Reviewed on 10 May 2026

Copthorne Hotel and Apartments Queenstown Lakeview
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$242 per night from 31 May to 1 June
NZ$242
31 May - 1 June
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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,003 reviews)
Good location, good free breakfast Undergoing major remodel but staff worked around it. Bar menu needs the be revamped , poor selection!

Reviewed on 9 May 2026

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Queenstown by IHG
Millennium Hotel Queenstown

Millennium Hotel Queenstown

4.5 out of 5
32 Frankton Road Queenstown
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$253 per night from 18 May to 19 May
NZ$253
18 May - 19 May
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)
Nice breakfast.

Reviewed on 20 Apr 2026

Millennium Hotel Queenstown
Novotel Queenstown Lakeside

Novotel Queenstown Lakeside

4 out of 5
Corner of Earl and Marine Parade Queenstown
The price is NZ$244 per night from 17 May to 18 May
NZ$244
17 May - 18 May
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,006 reviews)
We really enjoyed our stay at the Novotel Queenstown Lakeside overall. The room was cared for daily with clean towels(if needed) and bed made. The hotel itself is situated at the edge of the lake by a wonderful botanical garden. The staff was welcoming and helpful. We didn't need to interact with ...

Reviewed on 4 May 2026

Novotel Queenstown Lakeside
LyLo Queenstown

LyLo Queenstown

5 out of 5
47 Camp Street Queenstown
The price is NZ$143 per night from 14 May to 15 May
NZ$143
14 May - 15 May
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hostel in Queenstown. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (746 reviews)
Clean room easy to check in

Reviewed on 29 Apr 2026

LyLo Queenstown
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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 Park, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Boydtown
Fernhill

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

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

Frankton

4.5/5(218 area reviews)

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.

Frankton

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