Sunshine Bay Travel Guide

Queenstown

Sunshine Bay featuring mountains, a small town or village and forest scenes
Sunshine Bay which includes a sunset, a lake or waterhole and mountains
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Photo by Tawfeeq Zain Al-Aberdeen
Photo by Tawfeeq Zain Al-Aberdeen
Photo by Shelley Marie
Photo by Shelley Marie

Popular places to visit

Skyline Gondola which includes a bay or harbour and a coastal town

Skyline Queenstown

4.5/5(51 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.

Skyline Queenstown
Queenstown Gardens featuring forest scenes

Queenstown Gardens

4.5/5(32 reviews)

Explore the lovely green spaces of Queenstown Gardens and enjoy the ski slopes in Queenstown. Discover the mountain views in this walkable area or enjoy its local tours.

Queenstown Gardens
TSS Earnslaw Steamship featuring picnicking, a bay or harbour and a beach

TSS Earnslaw Steamship

4.5/5(7 reviews)

Explore the waterfront of TSS Earnslaw Steamship and enjoy activities such as skiing in Queenstown City Centre. Discover the mountain views in this walkable area or enjoy its local tours.

TSS Earnslaw Steamship
Kiwi and Birdlife Park showing zoo animals and bird life

Kiwi and Birdlife Park

4.5/5(9 reviews)

Enjoy an outing to Kiwi and Birdlife Park during your stay in Queenstown. Discover the mountain views in this walkable area or enjoy its local tours.

Kiwi and Birdlife Park
Queenstown Beach featuring sailing, a lake or waterhole and a beach

Queenstown Beach

4/5(9 reviews)

If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Queenstown Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Queenstown City Centre. Stroll along the lakeside or discover the mountain views in this family-friendly area.

Queenstown Beach
Steamer Wharf showing boating, a bay or harbour and a marina

Steamer Wharf

4/5(32 reviews)

You can search for that perfect souvenir at Steamer Wharf during your visit to Queenstown. Discover the mountain views in this walkable area or enjoy its local tours.

Steamer Wharf

Top hotels in Sunshine Bay

Copthorne Hotel & Apartments Queenstown Lakeview

Copthorne Hotel & Apartments Queenstown Lakeview

4 out of 5
88 Frankton Road, Queenstown
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is 3.352.568 ₫ per night from 15 Oct to 16 Oct
3.352.568 ₫
3.855.453 ₫ total
15 Oct - 16 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Queenstown. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,004 reviews)
"Enjoyed our stay. The rooms are in need of a refurb but staff were lovely and easy location"

Reviewed on 7 Sept 2025

Copthorne Hotel & Apartments Queenstown Lakeview
Ramada by Wyndham Queenstown Central

Ramada by Wyndham Queenstown Central

4 out of 5
24 Frankton Road, Queenstown
The price is 3.042.489 ₫ per night from 13 Oct to 14 Oct
3.042.489 ₫
3.498.862 ₫ total
13 Oct - 14 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Queenstown. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,013 reviews)
"Incredible view of the mountains (when the clouds cooperated). Staff was very friendly and helpful with directions and suggestions for getting to airport."

Reviewed on 26 Sept 2025

Ramada by Wyndham Queenstown Central
Kamana Lakehouse

Kamana Lakehouse

4.5 out of 5
139 Fernhill Road, Queenstown
The price is 4.977.692 ₫ per night from 17 Oct to 18 Oct
4.977.692 ₫
5.724.346 ₫ total
17 Oct - 18 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Queenstown. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 3 hot tubs. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (490 reviews)
"My stay at Kamana Lakehouse was great! It had great dining options, easy parking, and a convenient location close to Queenstown while still being quiet. The staff were all very friendly and helpful. A very comfortable and hassle-free experience"

Reviewed on 24 Sept 2025

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, Remarkables Park, Queenstown
The price is 2.261.863 ₫ per night from 19 Oct to 20 Oct
2.261.863 ₫
2.601.142 ₫ total
19 Oct - 20 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star ski aparthotel in Queenstown. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour fitness centre and a ski shuttle (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,313 reviews)
"Excellent stay"

Reviewed on 24 Sept 2025

La Quinta by Wyndham Remarkables Park Queenstown
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 3.644.096 ₫ per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
3.644.096 ₫
4.190.710 ₫ total
12 Oct - 13 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Queenstown. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,011 reviews)
"Friendly staff. Clean and comfortable rooms."

Reviewed on 25 Sept 2025

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Queenstown by IHG
Swiss-Belsuites Pounamu Queenstown

Swiss-Belsuites Pounamu Queenstown

5 out of 5
110 Frankton Road, Queenstown
The price is 2.928.528 ₫ per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
2.928.528 ₫
3.367.807 ₫ total
12 Oct - 13 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury aparthotel in Queenstown. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,402 reviews)
"The property was very close to our conference. Staff were very friendly and accommodating. The two bedroom unit was very spacious and the shower 🚿 was amazing"

Reviewed on 14 Sept 2025

Swiss-Belsuites Pounamu Queenstown
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Other neighbourhoods around Sunshine Bay

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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
Queenstown Beach showing a pebble beach, skydiving and a small town or village

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.

Queenstown City Centre
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Boydtown

When in Boydtown, you can plan a visit to Skyline Queenstown and Kiwi and Birdlife Park, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Boydtown
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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
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Frankton

4/5(11 area reviews)

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.

Frankton

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