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.
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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.

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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.

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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.

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.

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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.

La Quinta by Wyndham Remarkables Park Queenstown

La Quinta by Wyndham Remarkables Park Queenstown

4 out of 5
16 - 18 Mountain Ash Drive Queenstown
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The price is 3.022.860 ₫ per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
3.022.860 ₫
3.476.335 ₫ total
20 Sept - 21 Sept
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! (1,628 reviews)
"Great hotel, best non holster, rooms large, 30 ish parking slots but if full very cheap car park behind hotel $1 per hour $10 24 hourd"

Reviewed on 26 Aug 2026

La Quinta by Wyndham Remarkables Park Queenstown
Ramada by Wyndham Queenstown Central

Ramada by Wyndham Queenstown Central

4 out of 5
24 Frankton Road Queenstown
The price is 4.411.805 ₫ per night from 15 Sept to 16 Sept
4.411.805 ₫
5.073.576 ₫ total
15 Sept - 16 Sept
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! (1,037 reviews)
"Easy walk to town, reception staff were great. Lake view was somewhat ruined by large beam"

Reviewed on 28 Aug 2026

Ramada by Wyndham Queenstown Central
Sudima Queenstown Five Mile

Sudima Queenstown Five Mile

4.5 out of 5
22 Grant Rd Queenstown Otago
The price is 3.448.670 ₫ per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
3.448.670 ₫
3.965.971 ₫ total
7 Sept - 8 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Queenstown. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (841 reviews)
"Great location and comfortable well appointed rooms"

Reviewed on 27 Aug 2026

Sudima Queenstown Five Mile
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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! (1,628 reviews)
"Great hotel, best non holster, rooms large, 30 ish parking slots but if full very cheap car park behind hotel $1 per hour $10 24 hourd"

Reviewed on 26 Aug 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 ...
Swiss-Belsuites Pounamu Queenstown
Wyndham Garden Remarkables Park Queenstown

Wyndham Garden Remarkables Park Queenstown

4 out of 5
32 Red Oak Drive 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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (942 reviews)
"It was ok was expecting more tbh"

Reviewed on 23 Aug 2026

Wyndham Garden Remarkables Park Queenstown
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Stay near popular Queenstown attractions

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Queenstown Gardens

9.2/10 (2,795 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.
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