Fernhill
Queenstown
Popular places to visit
Skyline Queenstown
Experience one of the world's steepest cable-car journeys and enjoy stunning views from Bob's Peak across Queenstown and the beautiful Lake Wakatipu.
Queenstown Gardens
From flower beds to disc golf, this garden on the banks of Lake Wakatipu is full of pleasant surprises.
Queenstown Mall
During your visit to Queenstown, you can enjoy retail therapy at Queenstown Mall. Stroll along the lakeside or discover the mountain views in this family-friendly area.
Kiwi Park
Get up-close and personal with New Zealand's national bird at this fascinating wildlife sanctuary.
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.
TSS Earnslaw Steamship
Follow in Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip’s regal footsteps and boat down Lake Wakatipu on board this century-old steamship.
Things to do
Milford Sound Wilderness Cruise
Queenstown: Lake Wakatipu Scenic Cruise (90 Minutes)
Shotover River Extreme Jet Boat Ride in Queenstown
TSS Earnslaw Cruise with Walter Peak Gourmet BBQ Dinner
Doubtful Sound Wilderness Cruise
Milford Sound Full-Day Experience with Nature Cruise & Lunch ex Queenstown
Top hotels in Fernhill
Kamana Lakehouse
Nice property, staff was great, had a problem with the room 2nd day and it was sorted promptly. Down side it’s not walking distance to town, extremely limited parking.
Reviewed on 13 Apr, 2026
Mercure Queenstown Resort
Stunning views, beautiful location although a bit out of town, easy quick drive though. Slow wifi although better if you’re in reception. No smart tv or streaming which was rough with the kids as theois no abc kids or kids channel. Hotel is a bit dated.
Reviewed on 28 Mar, 2026
Ramada by Wyndham Queenstown Central
Location is great. A very short walk to many restaurants, shops, and hikes! Breakfast buffet is not worth the $35pp. Staff is very helpful.
Reviewed on 15 Apr, 2026
Copthorne Hotel and Apartments Queenstown Lakeview
Super clean rooms,very friendly staff and helped us to know more the surroundigs. Enjoyable stay
Reviewed on 9 Apr, 2026
Rendezvous Heritage Hotel Queenstown
The room was clean and had a nice setup. Loved the large lounge, kitchen, dinning and terrace upstairs
Reviewed on 16 Apr, 2026
La Quinta by Wyndham Remarkables Park Queenstown
Convenient but very limited parking considering we chose this hotel because they had parking. We were going to stay a couple more nights at this hotel the next week and asked them to store our bags until we returned. They would for a per bag per day fee. First time I encountered this in a hotel in ...
Reviewed on 15 Apr, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Fernhill
Sunshine Bay
Visitors to Sunshine Bay like its mountain views and restaurants, and Lake Wakatipu is a sight worth a stop.
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.
Boydtown
When in Boydtown, you can plan a visit to Skyline Queenstown and Kiwi Park, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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.
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.
