Title: Visit Kingston: 2026 Travel Guide for Kingston, Southland | Expedia.com

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# Kingston

## Travel Guide

![View from Devil's Staircase Lookout Point, Kingston Road, Kingston 9793, New Zealand](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6266635/35014e1a-11ff-42d6-931d-ad0f7bb90491.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![Lake Wakatipu in Otago on South Island of New Zealand
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![green shores of Wakatipu lake, near Kingston, New Zealand](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6266635/ccbd5be1-64a5-400a-98f0-1241c43a7dca.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![Charming little town ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6266635/5f702bd4-c775-4d7f-bb68-dfec90ee70c4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![On my way to Queenstown ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6266635/62984b21-e446-4f09-839f-7ddac2cdc388.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

## Visit Kingston

Things to do

- Kingston Hotel Deals
- Vacation Rentals in Kingston

![Kamana Lakehouse](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/990000/983600/983589/7ba2222c_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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Kamana Lakehouse

139 Fernhill Road Queenstown 

$203 nightly

$233 total

Mar 29 - Mar 30

Total with taxes and fees

Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Queenstown. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and hot springs on site. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...

9.2/10 Wonderful! (593 reviews)

Our favourite stay in NZ!! Gorgeous property and lakeside view! Well trained and pleasant staff - fantastic, overall.

Reviewed on Mar 20, 2026

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![Ramada by Wyndham Queenstown Central](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37410000/37408100/37408030/0c31484a_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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Ramada by Wyndham Queenstown Central

24 Frankton Road Queenstown 

$205 nightly

$236 total

Mar 28 - Mar 29

Total with taxes and fees

Stay at this hotel in Queenstown. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...

9/10 Wonderful! (1,004 reviews)

Convenient in room laundry facilities. Location was great except hill that you have to negotiate after returning from downtown area.

Reviewed on Mar 25, 2026

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![Copthorne Hotel & Apartments Queenstown Lakeview](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/7200/7169/38830b55_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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Copthorne Hotel & Apartments Queenstown Lakeview

88 Frankton Road Queenstown 

$170 nightly

$195 total

Mar 30 - Mar 31

Total with taxes and fees

Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Queenstown. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...

8.2/10 Very Good! (1,003 reviews)

No air conditioning, room was very warm and street noise loud so leaving the window open at night was problematic. We didn’t see that there was a fan in one of the closets until we were leaving which would have been helpful.

Reviewed on Mar 24, 2026

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![La Quinta by Wyndham Remarkables Park Queenstown](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/60000000/59200000/59194900/59194834/069a4291_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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La Quinta by Wyndham Remarkables Park Queenstown

16 - 18 Mountain Ash Drive Queenstown 

Stay at this aparthotel in Queenstown. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour fitness center, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...

8.8/10 Excellent! (1,497 reviews)

Excellent location for dog & bicycle path by the river. Also close to movie theater, eateries, shopping center and grocery store. Room and service was excellent! Only disappointment was a lack of breakfast offered, but the hotel does sell. Backs and alcohol. Pantry by Frank’s offers excellent pastries ...

Reviewed on Mar 25, 2026

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![Quest Queenstown](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/69000000/68060000/68050700/68050627/be11f6b6_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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Quest Queenstown

34 Red Oaks Drive Queenstown Otago

Book a stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Queenstown. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a business center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...

9.6/10 Exceptional! (483 reviews)

No view except under construction. But very clean, enough space, good kichennette, etc. Very good place to stay!

Reviewed on Mar 24, 2026

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![Swiss-Belsuites Pounamu Queenstown](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3220000/3218900/3218849/4a7df2e6_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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Swiss-Belsuites Pounamu Queenstown

110 Frankton Road Queenstown 

Book a stay at this luxury aparthotel in Queenstown. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...

8.4/10 Very Good! (1,514 reviews)

All we wanted and more. A short walk to town. Lake views. Spacious, all the amenities. Easy check-in. Easier check out.

Reviewed on Mar 18, 2026

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### Popular places to visit

#### Kingston Golf Club

Enjoy a round of golf in Kingston at Kingston Golf Club. Make some time to visit the shops while you're in the area. 

[](https://expedia.com/Kingston-Golf-Club-Kingston.d6264487.Vacation-Attraction)

#### Kingston Library

After visiting Kingston Library, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Kingston. Make some time to visit the shops while you're in the area. 

[](https://expedia.com/Kingston-Library-Kingston.d890195685128224768.Vacation-Attraction)

### Things to do

![Private Self Drive Xtreme 30 and X Track Activity](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/3523633/87301088-4eb6-4bea-ac4a-7e1a1a92b5c2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Private Self Drive Xtreme 30 and X Track Activity

$131

per adult

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![Private Guided Xquisite 2 Hour Kingston Hill Climb](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/3435900/3ba8b18c-0abc-4624-9a19-306f02d3f1f4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Private Guided Xquisite 2 Hour Kingston Hill Climb (October – May)

$208

per traveler

[](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/private-guided-xquisite-2-hour-kingston-hill-climb-october-may.a3435900.activity-details)

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## Cities near Kingston

![Walter Peak High Country Farm](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6110696/b6fc8e6a-c235-4ff5-a3d1-00218217641d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium)

### Walter Peak

![Something I enjoyed a lot in New Zealand was stopping on the side of the road. Views like this are unforgettable. This picture will always remind me of the curvy roads mixed with unmatched scenery! #BvSApplication](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/692486878823550976/137f14ce-dc5b-4d72-92a7-d8e2da4d54ec.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium)

### Devils Staircase

![Mavora Lakes in New Zealand has some great views. We kayaked here and it was beautiful #blue](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/692486884630949888/24ccfb27-88df-4b25-84c7-3b4a9ec98cf9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium)

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