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

4.5/5(260 reviews)

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

4.5/5(161 reviews)

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

4.5/5(30 reviews)

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

4.5/5(25 reviews)

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

4.5/5(90 reviews)

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

4.5/5(90 reviews)

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

Premium Milford Sound Small Group Tour, Cruise & Picnic Lunch from Queenstown

Premium Milford Sound Small Group Tour & Cruise from Queenstown

$190
per adult
Premium Milford Sound Small Group Tour & Cruise from Queenstown
Milford Sound Coach & Nature Cruise ex Queenstown with Lunch

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

$200
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Milford Sound Full-Day Experience with Nature Cruise & Lunch ex Queenstown
TSS Earnslaw Cruise on Lake Wakatipu

TSS Earnslaw Cruise on Lake Wakatipu

$67
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
TSS Earnslaw Cruise on Lake Wakatipu
Ziptrek runs every day of the year in all weather conditions!

Small-Group Zipline Adventure in Queenstown

$69
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Small-Group Zipline Adventure in Queenstown
Our bus

Hop on Hop off Wine Tours Queenstown

$58
per adult
Hop on Hop off Wine Tours Queenstown
Kiwi Park Queenstown Admission

Kiwi Park Queenstown Admission

$35
per adult
Kiwi Park Queenstown Admission
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Sunshine Bay Hotel Deals

Kamana Lakehouse

Kamana Lakehouse

4.5 out of 5
139 Fernhill Road, Queenstown
$199 nightly
The price is $229 total per night from Nov 2 to Nov 3
$229 total
Nov 2 - Nov 3
Total with 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! (502 reviews)
The staff was amazing and super friendly, particularly Jamie at the front desk and the breakfast wait staff. We highly recommend this hotel!!

Reviewed on Oct 12, 2025

Kamana Lakehouse
Copthorne Hotel & Apartments Queenstown Lakeview

Copthorne Hotel & Apartments Queenstown Lakeview

4 out of 5
88 Frankton Road, Queenstown
$126 nightly
The price is $145 total per night from Oct 26 to Oct 27
$145 total
Oct 26 - Oct 27
Total with 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! (1,007 reviews)
Property was in an awesome position with excellent views.It maybe a tad dated. but if you don’t mind a little retro feel to your stay then l wouldn’t hesitate to recommend.

Reviewed on Oct 22, 2025

Copthorne Hotel & Apartments Queenstown Lakeview
Ramada by Wyndham Queenstown Central

Ramada by Wyndham Queenstown Central

4 out of 5
24 Frankton Road, Queenstown
$133 nightly
The price is $153 total per night from Oct 27 to Oct 28
$153 total
Oct 27 - Oct 28
Total with 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! (1,026 reviews)
Outstanding lakefront view with a super comfortable bed and pillows. Was about an 8 minute walk to downtown/waterfront but it made for a quiet and peaceful stay. Staff was incredibly friendly and helpful. Cannot recommend this place enough! Good spot for a pick up from most tours.

Reviewed on Oct 20, 2025

Ramada by Wyndham Queenstown Central
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
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$124 nightly
The price is $143 total per night from Oct 31 to Nov 1
$143 total
Oct 31 - Nov 1
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this 4-star ski aparthotel in Queenstown. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour fitness center, and a ski shuttle (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,333 reviews)
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Reviewed on Oct 18, 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
Fully refundable
$153 nightly
The price is $175 total per night from Oct 31 to Nov 1
$175 total
Oct 31 - Nov 1
Total with 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! (1,000 reviews)
Great hotel and Thai at reception, you couldn't ask for a more friendly, helpful person..

Reviewed on Oct 17, 2025

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Queenstown by IHG
Rendezvous Heritage Hotel Queenstown

Rendezvous Heritage Hotel Queenstown

4.5 out of 5
91 Fernhill Road, Queenstown
$140 nightly
The price is $161 total per night from Nov 7 to Nov 8
$161 total
Nov 7 - Nov 8
Total with 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)
Nice and tidy

Reviewed on Oct 18, 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 Remarkables Park Town Centre while you're in town.

Frankton
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