Queenstown City Centre
Queenstown
Visit Queenstown City Centre
Popular places to visit
Skyline Queenstown
Experience one of the world's steepest cable-car journeys and enjoy stunning views from Bob's Peak across Queenstown and the beautiful Lake Wakatipu.
Kiwi Park
Get up-close and personal with New Zealand's national bird at this fascinating wildlife sanctuary.
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
Follow in Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip’s regal footsteps and boat down Lake Wakatipu on board this century-old steamship.
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
Chat with the locals over regional delicacies while admiring the impressive view across Lake Wakatipu here in Queenstown's vibrant entertainment district.
Things to do
Queenstown: Lake Wakatipu Scenic Cruise (90 Minutes)
Milford Sound Wilderness Cruise
TSS Earnslaw Cruise on Lake Wakatipu
TSS Earnslaw Cruise & Walter Peak Farm Tour
TSS Earnslaw Cruise with Walter Peak Gourmet BBQ Dinner
Doubtful Sound Wilderness Cruise
Top hotels in Queenstown City Centre
Ramada by Wyndham Queenstown Central
Breakfast was fine but was too much for one elderly person and thet would not supply a childs size meal for an adult .
Reviewed on 5 Apr 2026
Copthorne Hotel & Apartments Queenstown Lakeview
No air conditioning, room was very warm and street noise loud so leaving the window open at night was problematic. We didn’t see that there was a fan in one of the closets until we were leaving which would have been helpful.
Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Queenstown by IHG
The staff were usually nice, especially when checking in. The hotel room did not feel very clean. Housekeeping was not very good, I think they spent a minute cleaning the room. The water pressure was pretty poor in general, but on one night it was completely cold and unusable (which is unfortunate ...
Reviewed on 4 Apr 2026
Millennium Hotel Queenstown
very old hotel
Reviewed on 29 Mar 2026
Crowne Plaza Hotel Queenstown by IHG
Great location by the harbour and shops. Balconies to sit and drink in the views.
Reviewed on 4 Apr 2026
QT Queenstown
Other neighbourhoods around Queenstown City Centre
Boydtown
When in Boydtown, you can plan a visit to Skyline Queenstown and Kiwi Park, some noteworthy sights in the nearby 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.
Sunshine Bay
Visitors to Sunshine Bay like its mountain views and restaurants, and Lake Wakatipu is a sight worth a stop.
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.
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.
