Frankton

Queenstown

Frankton featuring a small town or village, forests and mountains
Frankton featuring forests, mountains and a small town or village
Photo by Where Adventures Be
Photo by Where Adventures Be
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Stay in this picturesque part of Queenstown where the airport is located to enjoy spectacular mountain views and relaxed lakeside walks.

Frankton is a small neighbourhood and quiet alternative to staying in the busy tourist centre of Queenstown. Frankton sits on the eastern shores of the Frankton Arm, an area of the vast Lake Wakatipu.  Come to this suburb to see fantastic mountain scenery from well-maintained waterfront trails and park reserves.

Walk along the popular Frankton Arm Walkway, which begins at the suburb’s waterfront and follows the northern shores of Frankton Arm towards Queenstown Gardens. Gaze across the water and admire the snow-capped peaks of The Remarkables mountain range. Stop for a drink, snacks or lunch with views of the water at a boathouse café. Allow between 2-3 hours for a return journey on this trail.

Venture to the water’s edge at Kawarau Falls Scenic Reserve to appreciate views of the mountains reflected in the glistening lake water. Cross Kawarau Falls Bridge, which was built in the 1920s to control the water flow of Kawarau River, a distributary of Lake Wakatipu. Stroll along the Kelvin Peninsula Walkway on the southern banks of the Frankton Arm and look up at Ben Lomond and Queenstown Hill, two mountains that rise above Queenstown’s town centre.

Play a round of nine holes or try footgolf at the Frankton Golf Course. Step aboard a helicopter for an awe-inspiring flight to the summit of Cecil Peak.

Find a range of amenities, including car rental companies, tour operators and a shopping mall in the suburb. Dine at fast food joints, pubs and steakhouses.

Frankton is home to Queenstown Airport, which receives flights from Auckland, Christchurch and Wellington in addition to major cities in Australia. The suburb and airport are just a 10-minute drive from Queenstown’s commercial centre public buses depart regularly from the airport and Frankton bus station. Use Frankton as a base for discovering the world-famous adventure pursuits in Queenstown, including bungee jumping, hiking, skiing, snowboarding and toboggan-style go-karting.


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Frankton Hotel Deals

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
The price is NT$3,128 per night from Jul 13 to Jul 14
NT$3,128
NT$3,598 total
Jul 13 - Jul 14
includes taxes & 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! (1,249 reviews)
"Good stay"

Reviewed on 2025/6/25

La Quinta by Wyndham Remarkables Park Queenstown
Holiday Inn Queenstown Remarkables Park by IHG
Holiday Inn Queenstown Remarkables Park by IHG
4.5 out of 5
28 Red Oaks Drive, Frankton, Queenstown
The price is NT$3,256 per night from Jul 18 to Jul 19
NT$3,256
NT$3,745 total
Jul 18 - Jul 19
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Queenstown. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (482 reviews)
"Best 👍"

Reviewed on 2025/7/7

Holiday Inn Queenstown Remarkables Park by IHG
Sudima Queenstown Five Mile
Sudima Queenstown Five Mile
4.5 out of 5
22 Grant Rd, Queenstown, Otago
The price is NT$4,071 per night from Jul 18 to Jul 19
NT$4,071
NT$4,682 total
Jul 18 - Jul 19
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Queenstown. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (547 reviews)
"Convenient and reasonable prices"

Reviewed on 2025/7/5

Sudima Queenstown Five Mile
Quest Queenstown
Quest Queenstown
4 out of 5
34 Red Oaks Drive, Queenstown, Otago
The price is NT$3,607 per night from Jul 18 to Jul 19
NT$3,607
NT$4,148 total
Jul 18 - Jul 19
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star 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! (375 reviews)
"Close to airport"

Reviewed on 2025/7/8

Quest Queenstown
Wyndham Garden Remarkables Park Queenstown
Wyndham Garden Remarkables Park Queenstown
4 out of 5
32 Red Oak Drive, Remarkables Park, Queenstown
The price is NT$3,167 per night from Jul 13 to Jul 14
NT$3,167
NT$3,642 total
Jul 13 - Jul 14
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Queenstown. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (810 reviews)
"Stayed at the Wyndham Garden in Frankton and found it very agreeable. I originally wanted to find accommodation in Queenstown due to wanting to find parking in town but the price difference between Queenstown backpacker rooms and the Wyndham Garden would pay for 5-6 days all day parking in ..."

Reviewed on 2025/7/8

Wyndham Garden Remarkables Park Queenstown
Ramada Suites by Wyndham Queenstown Remarkables Park
Ramada Suites by Wyndham Queenstown Remarkables Park
4 out of 5
24 Hawthorne Drive, Remarkables Park, Frankton, Queenstown, Otago
The price is NT$3,217 per night from Aug 4 to Aug 5
NT$3,217
NT$3,699 total
Aug 4 - Aug 5
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Queenstown. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,065 reviews)
"Nice, new, friendl, staff, central, warm, friendly staff"

Reviewed on 2025/6/27

Ramada Suites by Wyndham Queenstown Remarkables Park
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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