Sunshine Bay

Queenstown

Sunshine Bay featuring forests, mountains and a small town or village
Sunshine Bay featuring a sunset, mountains and a lake or waterhole
Sunshine Bay featuring a sunset, a lake or waterhole and mountains
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 coastal town and a bay or harbor

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.

Skyline Queenstown
Queenstown Gardens featuring forests

Queenstown Gardens

Play a round of disc golf, or join a touch-rugby match at these historic botanic gardens on the banks of Lake Wakatipu.

Queenstown Gardens
TSS Earnslaw Steamship which includes a bay or harbor, picnicing and a sandy beach

TSS Earnslaw Steamship

Cruise in style across Lake Wakatipu, on this century-old steamship, which once carried Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip.

TSS Earnslaw Steamship
Kiwi and Birdlife Park which includes bird life and zoo animals

Kiwi and Birdlife Park

Your best chance to see New Zealand’s national bird is at this fascinating wildlife sanctuary.

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

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.

Queenstown Beach
Steamer Wharf showing boating, a marina and mountains

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.

Steamer Wharf

Things to do

From Queenstown: Mt Cook & Tasman Glacier Viewpoint Day Tour

From Queenstown: Mt Cook & Tasman Glacier Viewpoint Day Tour

$150
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
From Queenstown: Mt Cook & Tasman Glacier Viewpoint Day Tour
From Queenstown: Skippers Canyon Jet Boat Ride

From Queenstown: Skippers Canyon Jet Boat Ride

$114
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
From Queenstown: Skippers Canyon Jet Boat Ride
Milford Sound Coach & Nature Cruise ex Queenstown with Lunch

Milford Sound Full-Day Experience with Nature Cruise & Lunch ex Queenstown

$204
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Milford Sound Full-Day Experience with Nature Cruise & Lunch ex Queenstown
Half Day in Middle Earth

Half Day in Middle Earth - Lord of the Rings Tour

$114
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Half Day in Middle Earth - Lord of the Rings Tour
Queenstown: 3-Hour Zipline Adventure with 6-Lines

Queenstown: 3-Hour Zipline Adventure with 6-Lines

$126
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Queenstown: 3-Hour Zipline Adventure with 6-Lines
Milford Sound Day Tour with Lunch from Queenstown

Milford Sound Day Tour with Lunch from Queenstown

$182
per adult
Milford Sound Day Tour with Lunch from Queenstown
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Sunshine Bay Hotel Deals

Copthorne Hotel & Apartments Queenstown Lakeview

Copthorne Hotel & Apartments Queenstown Lakeview

4 out of 5
88 Frankton Road, Queenstown
$151 nightly
The price is $174 total per night from Aug 1 to Aug 2
$174 total
Aug 1 - Aug 2
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Queenstown. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,003 reviews)
"Lovely view, lovely staff, free parking available, and short walk into town. Shower pressure a bit low."

Reviewed on Jul 22, 2025

Copthorne Hotel & Apartments Queenstown Lakeview
Holiday Inn Express And Suites Queenstown by IHG

Holiday Inn Express And Suites Queenstown by IHG

4 out of 5
CNR STANLEY AND SYDNEY STREET, Queenstown
$147 nightly
The price is $169 total per night from Aug 26 to Aug 27
$169 total
Aug 26 - Aug 27
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Queenstown. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,004 reviews)
"Enjoyable stay! Convenient location not too far from all activities."

Reviewed on Jul 30, 2025

Holiday Inn Express And Suites Queenstown by IHG
Kamana Lakehouse

Kamana Lakehouse

4.5 out of 5
139 Fernhill Road, Queenstown
$180 nightly
The price is $207 total per night from Aug 28 to Aug 29
$207 total
Aug 28 - Aug 29
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Queenstown. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 3 hot tubs. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (468 reviews)
"Great hotel and easy location"

Reviewed on Jul 30, 2025

Kamana Lakehouse
Ramada by Wyndham Queenstown Central

Ramada by Wyndham Queenstown Central

4 out of 5
24 Frankton Road, Queenstown
$117 nightly
The price is $135 total per night from Aug 26 to Aug 27
$135 total
Aug 26 - Aug 27
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Queenstown. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,015 reviews)
"Spacious room, very convenient to city centre. Great and friendly staff!"

Reviewed on Jul 28, 2025

Ramada by Wyndham Queenstown Central
Swiss-Belsuites Pounamu Queenstown

Swiss-Belsuites Pounamu Queenstown

5 out of 5
110 Frankton Road, Queenstown
$103 nightly
The price is $119 total per night from Aug 26 to Aug 27
$119 total
Aug 26 - Aug 27
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury aparthotel in Queenstown. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,369 reviews)
"Stunning view."

Reviewed on Jul 29, 2025

Swiss-Belsuites Pounamu Queenstown
Rendezvous Heritage Hotel Queenstown

Rendezvous Heritage Hotel Queenstown

4.5 out of 5
91 Fernhill Road, Queenstown
$198 nightly
The price is $228 total per night from Aug 12 to Aug 13
$228 total
Aug 12 - Aug 13
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Queenstown. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,012 reviews)
"Great stay"

Reviewed on Jul 27, 2025

Rendezvous Heritage Hotel Queenstown
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Other neighborhoods around Sunshine Bay

Queenstown featuring a sunset, a river or creek and mountains

Fernhill

Nestled on the lower slopes of Ben Lomond mountain, this suburb offers stunning views of Lake Wakatipu and Sunshine Bay. Explore walking and biking tracks, and access Queenstown via a single road.

Fernhill
Queenstown Beach featuring a small town or village, a pebble beach and a lake or waterhole

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

Though Boydtown might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Skyline Queenstown and Kiwi and Birdlife Park.

Boydtown
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Goldfield Heights

While there might not be top attractions in Goldfield Heights, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Queenstown Mall and Skycity Queenstown Casino.

Goldfield Heights
Frankton featuring a small town or village, forests and mountains

Frankton

4/5(42 area reviews)

Frankton is known for its lake views, and you can plan a trip to Queenstown Event Centre and Lake Wakatipu while you're in town.

Frankton
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