Queenstown Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A mountainous town with a lake, surrounded by forest and clouds.
A town by a lake with mountains in the background.
A mountain range with snow-capped peaks and rolling hills in the foreground.
A coastal town with a lake, mountains, and residential buildings.
A snow-covered mountain peak with a clear sky and a lake in the valley below.

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Where to stay in Queenstown

Find the best Queenstown areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A beach with clear turquoise water, a forested mountain in the background, and people relaxing on the sand.

Queenstown City Centre

The panoramic lake views and popular shops are just a few highlights of Queenstown City Centre. Make a stop by Skycity Queenstown Casino or Queenstown Mall while you're exploring the area.

A coastal town with a lake, mountains, and houses.

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.

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Frankton

Frankton is known for its fantastic lake views, and you can make a stop by Queenstown Event Centre and Lake Wakatipu while in the area.

A coastal town nestled between forested hills and a clear blue lake.

Sunshine Bay

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

A coastal town with a bay, mountains, and a clear sky.

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.

Ramada by Wyndham Queenstown Central

Ramada by Wyndham Queenstown Central

4 out of 5
24 Frankton Road Queenstown
The price is 2 165 kr per night from 20 Jul to 21 Jul
2 165 kr
20 Jul - 21 Jul
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! (1,012 reviews)
"Great location. We enjoyed terrific views from the 2 bed apartment on the top floor. Friendly staff, comfortable beds etc. Would pay the extra and book an underground parking spot as tricky to find free street parking (also meant you were saved de-icing the car every morning!) Our room got quite ..."

Reviewed on 30 Jun 2026

Ramada by Wyndham Queenstown Central
Kamana Lakehouse

Kamana Lakehouse

4.5 out of 5
139 Fernhill Road Queenstown
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is 2 434 kr per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
2 434 kr
2 Aug - 3 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Queenstown. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and hot springs on-site. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (653 reviews)
"Great stay!"

Reviewed on 3 Jul 2026

Kamana Lakehouse
La Quinta by Wyndham Remarkables Park Queenstown

La Quinta by Wyndham Remarkables Park Queenstown

4 out of 5
16 - 18 Mountain Ash Drive Queenstown
The price is 1 452 kr per night from 17 Jul to 18 Jul
1 452 kr
17 Jul - 18 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this aparthotel in Queenstown. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour fitness centre and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,583 reviews)
"Awesome view, easy check in and out. Clean and tidy, made me feel comfortable."

Reviewed on 3 Jul 2026

La Quinta by Wyndham Remarkables Park Queenstown
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La Quinta by Wyndham Remarkables Park Queenstown

La Quinta by Wyndham Remarkables Park Queenstown

4 out of 5
16 - 18 Mountain Ash Drive Queenstown
Stay at this aparthotel in Queenstown. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour fitness centre and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,583 reviews)
"Awesome view, easy check in and out. Clean and tidy, made me feel comfortable."

Reviewed on 3 Jul 2026

La Quinta by Wyndham Remarkables Park Queenstown
Swiss-Belsuites Pounamu Queenstown

Swiss-Belsuites Pounamu Queenstown

5 out of 5
110 Frankton Road Queenstown
Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Queenstown. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.4/10 Very good! (1,561 reviews)
"Spur of the moment booking. Absolutely made the best choice! Location is a short and fairly easy walk to town. Slight hill but nothing too major. Check in was amazing, we were so well looked after by the lovely lady at reception, top notch service. Room was huge! Had every heating amenity you could ..."

Reviewed on 29 Jun 2026

Swiss-Belsuites Pounamu Queenstown
Highview Apartments

Highview Apartments

3.5 out of 5
66-70 Thompson Street Queenstown
Stay at this aparthotel in Queenstown. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (677 reviews)
"Love this place. Stayed many times. Always great. Best for couples who like axwalk into town."

Reviewed on 24 Jun 2026

Highview Apartments
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Stay near popular Queenstown attractions

A town nestled between mountains and a large lake with several islands.

Skyline Queenstown

9.2/10 (3,768 reviews)
Enjoy a trip to Skyline Queenstown and popular activities such as skiing in Queenstown. Discover the mountain views in this walkable area or enjoy its local tours.
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