Queenstown nestles at the foot of the Hangklip Mountain in an area known for its breathtaking scenery. The area around Queenstown has a number of game farms and nature reserves and the Bongola Dam offers a wide variety of water sports.

Visitors keen on exploring the history of this fascinating little town should make a stop at the Queenstown and Frontier Museum, which documents the town's military past. The Queenstown Art Gallery and Walter Everitt Sunken Garden are also worth a visit.