How to Travel from
Karamea to Queenstown
by Plane, Route or Car
Schedule
Karamea, New Zealand → Queenstown, New Zealand
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Karamea to Queenstown
Composite routes from Karamea to Queenstown
Cheapest
8 h 49 min
Car
719 km.
from $39
Other
10 h 31 min
Bus, Plane
505 km.
from $250.11
7 h 19 min
Bus, Plane
505 km.
from $237.07
12 h 43 min
Bus, Plane
505 km.
from $374.91
Route Navigator Karamea - Queenstown
Get all the information you need right here
Continue onto Waverley Street and drive toward Westport
Waverley Street, Westport, 97 km 779 м
97 km 779 м
Turn left onto Palmerston Street and take SH 67 toward Greymouth, Murchison
Palmerston Street, Greymouth, Murchison, SH 67, 2 km 646 м
2 km 646 м
Keep left onto Buller Road and take SH 67 toward Greymouth, Murchison
Buller Road, Greymouth, Murchison, SH 67, 5 km 605 м
5 km 605 м
Turn right onto State Highway 6 and take SH 6 toward Punakaiki, Greymouth
State Highway 6, Punakaiki, Greymouth, SH 6, 93 km 852 м
93 km 852 м
Keep left and take SH 6 toward Greymouth
Greymouth, SH 6, 49 м
49 м
Turn slight left onto Cobden Bridge
Cobden Bridge, 346 м
346 м
Turn right onto Smith Street and take SH 6 toward Christchurch, Hokitika, Haast, Town Centre
Smith Street, Christchurch, Hokitika, Haast, Town Centre, SH 6, 1 km 517 м
1 km 517 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Tainui Street
Tainui Street, 2 km 952 м
2 km 952 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto High Street
High Street, 15 km 471 м
15 km 471 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Kumara Junction Highway
Kumara Junction Highway, 15 km 513 м
15 km 513 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Kumara Junction Highway
Kumara Junction Highway, 7 km 216 м
7 km 216 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Fitzherbert Street
Fitzherbert Street, 26 km 180 м
26 km 180 м
Turn slight right onto Moorhouse Street
Moorhouse Street, 389 km 836 м
389 km 836 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Riverbank Road
Riverbank Road, 2 km 170 м
2 km 170 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Riverbank Road
Riverbank Road, 3 km 986 м
3 km 986 м
Turn left onto Cardrona Valley Road
Cardrona Valley Road, 45 km 339 м
45 km 339 м
Turn right onto Gibbston Highway and take SH 6 toward Queenstown
Gibbston Highway, Queenstown, SH 6, 8 km 28 м
8 km 28 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Frankton Ladies Mile Highway
Frankton Ladies Mile Highway, 3 km 523 м
3 km 523 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Frankton Ladies Mile Highway
Frankton Ladies Mile Highway, 435 м
435 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Frankton Ladies Mile Highway
Frankton Ladies Mile Highway, 1 km 938 м
1 km 938 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Frankton Road
Frankton Road, 6 km 271 м
6 km 271 м
Turn left onto Ballarat Street
Ballarat Street, 103 м
103 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Camp Street
Camp Street, 58 м
58 м
Turn left onto Cow Lane
Cow Lane, 75 м
75 м
Arrive at destination
Transport providers
Airlines
Jetstar
Website:
jetstar.com/
Plane from Westport Airport to Queenstown
Ave. Duration:
3h 40m
Frequency:
Wednesday and Friday
Estimated price:
$63.71–$305.80
Air New Zealand
Website:
airnewzealand.com/
Plane from Christchurch International Airport to Queenstown
Ave. Duration:
1h 8m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$63.71–$254.83
Plane from Westport Airport to Queenstown
Ave. Duration:
6h 5m
Frequency:
Wednesday
Estimated price:
$101.93–$394.99
Sounds Air
Website:
soundsair.com/
Plane from Christchurch International Airport to Wanaka
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$216.60–$280.31
Bus operators
InterCity
Phone:
+64 9 583 5780
Website:
intercity.co.nz/
Bus from Rolleston to Queenstown
Ave. Duration:
7h 35m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$35.68–$57.34
GreatSights
Bus from Greymouth to Franz
Ave. Duration:
3h 34m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$14.02–$21.66
Bus from Franz Josef to Queenstown
Ave. Duration:
8h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$33.13–$48.42
Bus from Kumara Junction to Franz
Ave. Duration:
3h 14m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$12.74–$19.11
Bus from Luggate to Queenstown
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$8.28–$12.10
Cheeky Kiwi Travel
Bus from Franz Josef to Queenstown
Ave. Duration:
12h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$191.42
The Heaphy Bus Company
Phone:
0800 128 735
Website:
theheaphybus.co.nz/
Bus from Karamea to Westport
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$21.66–$89.19
East West Coaches
Phone:
+64 27 201 8825
Website:
eastwestcoaches.co.nz/
Bus from Westport to Christchurch
Ave. Duration:
5h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$62.43–$76.45
Bus from Westport to Greymouth
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$40.77–$48.42
Bus from Westport to Kumara
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$42.05–$50.97
Train operators
KiwiRail - TranzAlpine
Phone:
+64 4495 0775
Website:
kiwirail.co.nz/
Train from Greymouth to Christchurch
Ave. Duration:
4h 45m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$157.75
Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Karamea to Queenstown?
The cheapest way to get from Karamea to Queenstown is to drive which costs $119.57 - $184.78 and takes 9h 4m.
What is the fastest way to get from Karamea to Queenstown?
The fastest way to get from Karamea to Queenstown is to bus and fly which takes 7h 19m and costs $86.96 - $358.70 .
How far is it from Karamea to Queenstown?
The distance between Karamea and Queenstown is 829 km. The road distance is 719.8 km.
How do I travel from Karamea to Queenstown without a car?
The best way to get from Karamea to Queenstown without a car is to bus and shuttle which takes 18h 19m and costs $92.39 - $184.78 .
How long does it take to get from Karamea to Queenstown?
It takes approximately 10h 31m to get from Karamea to Queenstown, including transfers.
Can I drive from Karamea to Queenstown?
Yes, the driving distance between Karamea to Queenstown is 720 km. It takes approximately 9h 4m to drive from Karamea to Queenstown.
Where can I stay near Queenstown?
There are 1258+ hotels available in Queenstown. Prices start at $64.61 per night.
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