How to Travel from
Queenstown to Murchison
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Queenstown, New Zealand → Murchison, New Zealand
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Queenstown to Murchison
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Cheapest
7 h 56 min
Car
684 km.
from $37
Other
5 h 40 min
Plane
464 km.
from $254.33
17 h 55 min
465 km.
from $100.14
13 h 55 min
465 km.
from $150.59
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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, 11 km 575 м
11 km 575 м
Arrive at destination
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Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Queenstown to Murchison?
The cheapest way to get from Queenstown to Murchison is to bus which costs $54.35 - $92.39 and takes 17h 55m.
What is the fastest way to get from Queenstown to Murchison?
The fastest way to get from Queenstown to Murchison is to fly and drive which takes 5h 40m and costs $103.26 - $304.35 .
Is there a direct bus between Queenstown and Murchison?
No, there is no direct bus from Queenstown to Murchison. However, there are services departing from Queenstown and arriving at Murchison via Franz Josef and Greymouth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 55m.
How far is it from Queenstown to Murchison?
The distance between Queenstown and Murchison is 679 km. The road distance is 684.8 km.
How do I travel from Queenstown to Murchison without a car?
The best way to get from Queenstown to Murchison without a car is to shuttle and bus which takes 21h 50m and costs $184.78 - $206.52 .
How long does it take to get from Queenstown to Murchison?
It takes approximately 5h 40m to get from Queenstown to Murchison, including transfers.
Where do I catch the Queenstown to Murchison bus from?
Queenstown to Murchison bus services, operated by GreatSights, depart from Queenstown station.
Where does the Queenstown to Murchison bus arrive?
Queenstown to Murchison bus services, operated by GreatSights, arrive at Franz Josef station.
Can I drive from Queenstown to Murchison?
Yes, the driving distance between Queenstown to Murchison is 685 km. It takes approximately 8h 19m to drive from Queenstown to Murchison.
Where can I stay near Murchison?
There are 11+ hotels available in Murchison. Prices start at $18.99 per night.
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