Queenstown City Centre
Queenstown
Visit Queenstown City Centre
Popular places to visit
Skyline Queenstown
Take one of the world’s steepest cable-car rides to the top of picturesque Bob’s Peak for views across Lake Wakatipu and beyond.
TSS Earnslaw Steamship
Cruise in style across Lake Wakatipu, on this century-old steamship, which once carried Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip.
Kiwi and Birdlife Park
Your best chance to see New Zealand’s national bird is at this fascinating wildlife sanctuary.
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
Queenstown’s vibrant entertainment precinct is the perfect place to sample regional delicacies, mix with locals and enjoy the stunning views across Lake Wakatipu.
Church of St Peters
You can find out about the history of Queenstown with a visit to Church of St Peters. Amble around this romantic area's lakeside and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Things to do
Milford Sound Wilderness Cruise
Premium Milford Sound Small Group Tour & Cruise from Queenstown
Milford Sound Full-Day Experience with Nature Cruise & Lunch ex Queenstown
From Queenstown: Skippers Canyon Jet Boat Ride
From Queenstown: Mt Cook & Tasman Glacier Viewpoint Day Tour
Top hotels in Queenstown City Centre
Copthorne Hotel & Apartments Queenstown Lakeview
Reviewed on 10 Aug 2025
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Queenstown by IHG
Ramada by Wyndham Queenstown Central
Novotel Queenstown Lakeside
Mi-pad Queenstown
Blue Peaks Lodge
Other neighbourhoods around Queenstown City Centre
Boydtown
When in Boydtown, you can plan a visit to Skyline Queenstown and Kiwi and Birdlife 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.
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.
Sunshine Bay
Visitors to Sunshine Bay like its mountain views and restaurants, and Lake Wakatipu is a sight worth a stop.
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.