Queenstown City Centre
Queenstown
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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.
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.
Kiwi Park
Get up-close and personal with New Zealand's national bird at this fascinating wildlife sanctuary.
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.
Steamer Wharf
Chat with the locals over regional delicacies while admiring the impressive view across Lake Wakatipu here in Queenstown's vibrant entertainment district.
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.
Things to do
Queenstown: Lake Wakatipu Scenic Cruise (90 Minutes)
Milford Sound Wilderness Cruise
Doubtful Sound Wilderness Cruise
Shotover River Extreme Jet Boat Ride in Queenstown
Milford Sound Fly-Cruise-Fly Tour from Queenstown
Premium Milford Sound Small Group Tour & Cruise from Queenstown
Top hotels in Queenstown City Centre
Ramada by Wyndham Queenstown Central
"We had an issue with a payment of the accomodation which took the majority of our trip to resolve. It’s caused a fair amount of unnecessary stress but we were happy it was finally resolved. The hotel was really lovely, quite a walk up the hills from the city and the lake view room didn’t have much ..."
Reviewed on 25 May 2026
Copthorne Hotel and Apartments Queenstown Lakeview
"Was excellent place to stay"
Reviewed on 24 May 2026
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Queenstown by IHG
"After 15 hours of travel to arrive after 8 pm to have the front desk tell us that the email that I sent via Expedia was not read.. about arriving around 8pm and requiring car parking … please note they have very very limited parking .., we were given a map to drive the streets to find our own parking… ..."
Reviewed on 26 May 2026
Novotel Queenstown Lakeside
"Breakfast was excellent but amenities were bad . Not even a small water bottle in the room . Just left empty jug with a note to fill it from water station."
Reviewed on 20 May 2026
Millennium Hotel Queenstown
"Great staff. Nice rooms . Good secure parking."
Reviewed on 24 May 2026
LyLo Queenstown
"Lylo was in a great location, near shops and restaurants. We had a group of 15 and the rooms were perfect for our needs."
Reviewed on 26 May 2026
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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.
