Neighbourhood guide
What's near Drift Bay
In Drift Bay, Queenstown, we found 2 categories of nearby amenities - schools, supermarkets, healthcare and public transport - each listed with its distance below.
The median rent for a 3-bedroom house in Drift Bay was $980 a week (period ending Aug 2026), from official MBIE bond data.
At a glance
- Nearest mapped Schools: Te Kura Whakatipu o Kawarau (3.3km from the suburb centre).
- Nearest mapped Early Childhood / Kindergartens: Remarkable Start Jacks Point Ltd (2.6km from the suburb centre).
Neighbourhood rents
Official MBIEQueenstown-Lakes - Fernhill/Frankton/Queenstown/Sunshine Bay · Aug 2026 · 171 new tenancies
| Type | 1 bed | 2 bed | 3 bed | 4 bed | All |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| House | $780 | $765 | $980 | $340 | $780 |
| Apartment | $550 | $775 | - | - | $623 |
Official median weekly rent from MBIE Tenancy Services bond lodgements. Figures are area medians, not a quote for any specific property.
Amenities near Drift Bay
Schools near Drift Bay
- Te Kura Whakatipu o Kawarau 3.3 km
Source: public Ministry of Education school and early-learning data . Amenity dataset last synced . Last successful check .
Early Childhood / Kindergartens near Drift Bay
- Remarkable Start Jacks Point Ltd 2.6 km
- BestStart Hanleys Farm 3.6 km
Source: public Ministry of Education school and early-learning data . Amenity dataset last synced . Last successful check .
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Frequently asked questions about Drift Bay
What amenities are near Drift Bay?
Drift Bay has 2 categories of nearby amenities mapped, including schools, supermarkets, doctors, hospitals and public transport, each listed with its distance from the suburb centre.
What is the median rent for a 3-bedroom home in Drift Bay?
The median weekly rent for a 3-bedroom house in Drift Bay was $980 for the period ending Aug 2026, based on official MBIE Tenancy Services bond lodgement data.
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