How to Travel from
Queenstown to Wanaka lakefront
by Bus or Car
Schedule
Queenstown, New Zealand → Wanaka lakefront, New Zealand
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Queenstown to Wanaka Lakefront
Composite routes from Queenstown to Wanaka Lakefront
Cheapest
55 min
Car
69 km.
from $3
Route Navigator Queenstown - Wanaka lakefront
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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, 49 km 913 м
49 km 913 м
Turn right onto Tenby Street
Tenby Street, 1 km 538 м
1 km 538 м
Turn slight left onto Dungarvon Street
Dungarvon Street, 1 km 583 м
1 km 583 м
Turn right onto Ardmore Street
Ardmore Street, 91 м
91 м
Turn left
9 м
9 м
Turn slight right
133 м
133 м
Arrive at destination
Transport providers
Bus operators
GreatSights
Bus from Athol Street Queenstown to Wanaka
Ave. Duration:
1h 46m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$5.99–$8.92
Ritchies Transport
Bus from Athol Street Queenstown to Wanaka
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$12.74–$15.29
Cheeky Kiwi Travel
Bus from Queenstown to Wānaka
Ave. Duration:
2h 25m
Frequency:
Once daily
Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Queenstown to Wanaka lakefront?
The cheapest way to get from Queenstown to Wanaka lakefront is to bus which costs $5.11 - $13.04 and takes 1h 30m.
What is the fastest way to get from Queenstown to Wanaka lakefront?
The fastest way to get from Queenstown to Wanaka lakefront is to drive which takes 1h 8m and costs $10.87 - $17.39 .
Is there a direct bus between Queenstown and Wanaka lakefront?
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Athol Street Queenstown and arriving at Wanaka lakefront. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 30m.
How far is it from Queenstown to Wanaka lakefront?
The distance between Queenstown and Wanaka lakefront is 71 km. The road distance is 69.1 km.
How do I travel from Queenstown to Wanaka lakefront without a car?
The best way to get from Queenstown to Wanaka lakefront without a car is to bus which takes 1h 30m and costs $5.11 - $13.04 .
How long does it take to get from Queenstown to Wanaka lakefront?
The bus from Athol Street Queenstown to Wanaka lakefront takes 1h 30m including transfers and departs four times a day.
Where do I catch the Queenstown to Wanaka lakefront bus from?
Queenstown to Wanaka lakefront bus services, operated by Ritchies Transport, depart from Athol Street Queenstown station.
Where does the Queenstown to Wanaka lakefront bus arrive?
Queenstown to Wanaka lakefront bus services, operated by Ritchies Transport, arrive at Wanaka lakefront station.
Can I drive from Queenstown to Wanaka lakefront?
Yes, the driving distance between Queenstown to Wanaka lakefront is 69 km. It takes approximately 1h 8m to drive from Queenstown to Wanaka lakefront.
Where can I stay near Wanaka lakefront?
There are 595+ hotels available in Wanaka lakefront. Prices start at $70.38 per night.
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