How to Travel from
Queenstown to Mārahau
by Plane, Route or Car
Schedule
Queenstown, New Zealand → Mārahau, New Zealand
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Queenstown to Mārahau
Composite routes from Queenstown to Mārahau
Cheapest
10 h 6 min
Car
840 km.
from $46
Other
20 h 32 min
568 km.
from $129.48
16 h 54 min
Bus, Train
570 km.
from $228.83
20 h 55 min
Bus, Train
570 km.
from $185.67
27 h 16 min
570 km.
from $97.89
Route Navigator Queenstown - Mārahau
Get all the information you need right here
Continue onto Cow Lane
Cow Lane, 85 м
85 м
Turn left onto Beach Street
Beach Street, 238 м
238 м
Turn right onto Shotover Street
Shotover Street, 362 м
362 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Shotover Street
Shotover Street, 121 м
121 м
Turn right onto Stanley Street and take SH 6A toward Frankton
Stanley Street, Frankton, SH 6A, 6 km 386 м
6 km 386 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Frankton Ladies Mile Highway
Frankton Ladies Mile Highway, 1 km 918 м
1 km 918 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Frankton Ladies Mile Highway
Frankton Ladies Mile Highway, 404 м
404 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Frankton Ladies Mile Highway
Frankton Ladies Mile Highway, 3 km 538 м
3 km 538 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Frankton Ladies Mile Highway
Frankton Ladies Mile Highway, 8 km 39 м
8 km 39 м
Keep left and drive toward Wānaka via Crown Range, Cardrona Ski Area & Distillery
Wānaka via Crown Range, Cardrona Ski Area & Distillery, 31 м
31 м
Turn left onto Crown Range Road
Crown Range Road, 45 km 309 м
45 km 309 м
Turn right onto Riverbank Road
Riverbank Road, 3 km 942 м
3 km 942 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Riverbank Road
Riverbank Road, 2 km 160 м
2 km 160 м
At roundabout, take exit 3 onto Albert Town - Lake Hāwea Road
Albert Town - Lake Hāwea Road, 389 km 917 м
389 km 917 м
Turn slight left onto Aylmer Street
Aylmer Street, 26 km 146 м
26 km 146 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Fitzherbert Street
Fitzherbert Street, 7 km 201 м
7 km 201 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Kumara Junction Highway
Kumara Junction Highway, 15 km 503 м
15 km 503 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Taramakau Highway
Taramakau Highway, 15 km 465 м
15 km 465 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto High Street
High Street, 2 km 955 м
2 km 955 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Tainui Street
Tainui Street, 49 м
49 м
Continue onto Whall Street
Whall Street, 448 м
448 м
Keep left and take SH 6 toward Cobden, Runanga, Westport
Cobden, Runanga, Westport, SH 6, 389 м
389 м
Turn sharp right onto State Highway 6 and take SH 6 toward Runanga, Punakaiki, Westport
State Highway 6, Runanga, Punakaiki, Westport, SH 6, 2 km 740 м
2 km 740 м
Turn right onto Taylorville Road
Taylorville Road, 10 km 952 м
10 km 952 м
Turn left onto Taylorville - Blackball Road and drive toward Ikamatua via Atarau, Blackball
Taylorville - Blackball Road, Ikamatua via Atarau, Blackball, 38 km 749 м
38 km 749 м
Turn left onto Ikamatua Highway and take SH 7 toward Reefton
Ikamatua Highway, Reefton, SH 7, 27 km 710 м
27 km 710 м
Turn left onto Buller Road
Buller Road, 33 km 802 м
33 km 802 м
Turn right onto Upper Buller Gorge Road and take SH 6 toward Murchison, Nelson
Upper Buller Gorge Road, Murchison, Nelson, SH 6, 40 km 343 м
40 km 343 м
Turn left onto Four Rivers Highway and take SH 6 toward Nelson, Picton
Four Rivers Highway, Nelson, Picton, SH 6, 84 km 409 м
84 km 409 м
Turn left onto Motueka Valley Highway and drive toward Tapawera, Motueka
Motueka Valley Highway, Tapawera, Motueka, 45 km 660 м
45 km 660 м
Turn left onto Alexander Bluff Road
Alexander Bluff Road, 174 м
174 м
Turn right onto Motueka River West Bank Road
Motueka River West Bank Road, 9 km 158 м
9 km 158 м
Turn right onto Old Mill Road
Old Mill Road, 436 м
436 м
Turn right onto Old Mill Road
Old Mill Road, 1 km 659 м
1 km 659 м
Turn slight left onto Anderson Road
Anderson Road, 3 km 16 м
3 km 16 м
Turn left onto Main Road Riwaka
Main Road Riwaka, 1 km 894 м
1 km 894 м
Turn right onto Riwaka - Sandy Bay Road
Riwaka - Sandy Bay Road, 9 km 979 м
9 km 979 м
Turn left onto Newhaven Crescent
Newhaven Crescent, 101 м
101 м
Turn right onto Kiln Way
Kiln Way, 95 м
95 м
Arrive at destination
Transport providers
Bus operators
InterCity
Phone:
+64 9 583 5780
Website:
intercity.co.nz/
Bus from Queenstown to Rolleston
Ave. Duration:
7h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$35.68–$57.34
Bus from Queenstown to Christchurch
Ave. Duration:
8h 10m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$36.95–$59.88
Bus from Christchurch to Blenheim
Ave. Duration:
5h 10m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$26.76–$44.60
Bus from Blenheim to Nelson
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$15.29–$34.40
Bus from Greymouth to Richmond
Ave. Duration:
5h 24m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$26.76–$44.60
GreatSights
Bus from Queenstown to Christchurch
Ave. Duration:
11h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$40.77–$58.61
Bus from Queenstown to Franz
Ave. Duration:
8h 5m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$33.13–$48.42
Bus from Franz Josef to Greymouth
Ave. Duration:
4h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$14.02–$21.66
Cheeky Kiwi Travel
Bus from Queenstown to Christchurch
Ave. Duration:
13h 30m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$198.02–$247.52
Nelson Lakes Shuttles
Bus from Christchurch to Saint
Ave. Duration:
4h 30m
Frequency:
On demand
Estimated price:
$132.01–$660.05
Bus from Saint Arnaud to Mārahau
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
On demand
Estimated price:
$59.41–$297.03
The Better Bus
Bus from Richmond Holiday Park to Abel
Ave. Duration:
6h 47m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$13.21
eBus
Bus from Nelson City Centre Interchange to Motueka
Ave. Duration:
1h 19m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$1.27–$4.20
Airlines
Air New Zealand
Website:
airnewzealand.com/
Plane from Queenstown Airport to Nelson
Ave. Duration:
3h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$101.93–$318.54
Train operators
KiwiRail - Coastal Pacific
Phone:
+64 4495 0775
Website:
greatjourneysofnz.co.nz/coastal-pacific/
Train from Christchurch to Picton
Ave. Duration:
5h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$114.67–$296.37
Train from Christchurch to Blenheim
Ave. Duration:
5h 10m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$108.30–$296.37
Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Queenstown to Mārahau?
The cheapest way to get from Queenstown to Mārahau is to bus via Franz Josef which costs $70.65 - $108.70 and takes 27h 16m.
What is the fastest way to get from Queenstown to Mārahau?
The fastest way to get from Queenstown to Mārahau is to fly which takes 5h 4m and costs $184.78 - $402.17 .
Is there a direct bus between Queenstown and Mārahau?
No, there is no direct bus from Queenstown to Mārahau. However, there are services departing from Queenstown and arriving at Abel Tasman Centre via Christchurch, Blenheim, Nelson City Centre Interchange and Motueka i-Site. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 32m.
How far is it from Queenstown to Mārahau?
The distance between Queenstown and Mārahau is 618 km. The road distance is 843.9 km.
How do I travel from Queenstown to Mārahau without a car?
The best way to get from Queenstown to Mārahau without a car is to shuttle which takes 21h and costs $326.09 - $1086.96 .
How long does it take to get from Queenstown to Mārahau?
It takes approximately 5h 4m to get from Queenstown to Mārahau, including transfers.
Where do I catch the Queenstown to Mārahau bus from?
Queenstown to Mārahau bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Queenstown station.
Bus or fly from Queenstown to Mārahau?
The best way to get from Queenstown to Mārahau is to fly which takes 5h 4m and costs $184.78 - $402.17 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $65.22 - $130.43 and takes 20h 32m.
Where does the Queenstown to Mārahau bus arrive?
Queenstown to Mārahau bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Christchurch station.
Can I drive from Queenstown to Mārahau?
Yes, the driving distance between Queenstown to Mārahau is 844 km. It takes approximately 10h 19m to drive from Queenstown to Mārahau.
Where can I stay near Mārahau?
There are 232+ hotels available in Mārahau. Prices start at $78.83 per night.
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