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Queenstown to Wharariki Beach

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11 h 41 min
933 km.
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Eleven ways to Travel from Queenstown to Wharariki Beach

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Cheapest
By car (933 km)
11 h 41 min
933 km.
from $51
Other
Rideshare
11 h 41 min
933 km.
from $12.17
Bus, Train
18 h 33 min
600 km.
from $5.43
Bus via Franz Josef
25 h 57 min
600 km.
from $143.15
Bus, Plane (Fly Queenstown Airport to Woodbourne Airport)
11 h 9 min
600 km.
from $10.87
Bus
23 h 43 min
600 km.
from $189.09
Bus, Plane (Fly Queenstown Airport to Christchurch International Airport)
12 h 17 min
600 km.
from $10.87
Bus, Plane (Bus to Wanaka)
13 h 25 min
600 km.
from $10.87
Bus, Plane (Fly Queenstown Airport to Picton)
11 h 12 min
600 km.
from $10.87
Bus, Plane (Fly Queenstown Airport to Nelson Airport)
6 h 28 min
600 km.
from $288.23
Bus, Plane (Fly Queenstown Airport to Wellington Airport)
5 h 33 min
600 km.
from $10.87

Transport providers

Airlines

Jetstar

Website:
jetstar.com/
Plane from Queenstown Airport to Wellington
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$53.51–$637.07

Air New Zealand

Website:
airnewzealand.com/
Plane from Queenstown Airport to Woodbourne
Ave. Duration:
2h 40m
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$127.41–$331.28
Plane from Queenstown Airport to Christchurch
Ave. Duration:
1h 4m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$63.71–$254.83
Plane from Queenstown Airport to Nelson
Ave. Duration:
3h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$101.93–$318.54
Plane from Queenstown Airport to Wellington
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$89.19–$471.43

Sounds Air

Website:
soundsair.com/
Plane from Wanaka to Christchurch
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$216.60–$280.31
Plane from Queenstown Airport to Picton
Ave. Duration:
3h 5m
Frequency:
Wednesday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$53.51–$344.02

Golden Bay Air

Phone:
+64 3 525 8725
Email:
Website:
goldenbayair.co.nz/
Bus from Nelson to Tākaka
Ave. Duration:
2h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$62.71

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 Blenheim to Atawhai
Ave. Duration:
1h 39m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$15.29–$33.13
Bus from Woodbourne to Nelson
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$15.29–$33.13
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

Phone:
+64 9 583 5790
Email:
Website:
greatsights.co.nz/new-zealand-tours/
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
Bus from Queenstown to Luggate
Ave. Duration:
1h 29m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$8.28–$12.10

Cheeky Kiwi Travel

Phone:
+64 9 390 7380
Email:
Website:
cheekykiwitravel.com/
Bus from Queenstown to Christchurch
Ave. Duration:
13h 30m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$198.02–$247.52

The Heaphy Bus Company

Phone:
0800 128 735
Website:
theheaphybus.co.nz/
Bus from Nelson to Brown
Ave. Duration:
3h 45m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$26.76–$53.51
Bus from Richmond to Brown
Ave. Duration:
3h 35m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$25.48–$53.51

Nelson Lakes Shuttles

Phone:
+64 (3) 540 2042
Email:
Website:
nelsonlakesshuttles.co.nz/
Bus from Christchurch to Nelson
Ave. Duration:
5h 30m
Frequency:
On demand
Estimated price:
$132.01–$660.05
Bus from Christchurch to Saint
Ave. Duration:
4h 30m
Frequency:
On demand
Estimated price:
$132.01–$660.05
Bus from Saint Arnaud to Wainui
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
On demand
Estimated price:
$82.51–$412.53
Bus from Picton to Wainui
Ave. Duration:
4h 30m
Frequency:
On demand
Estimated price:
$95.71–$478.53

Train operators

KiwiRail - Coastal Pacific

Phone:
+64 4495 0775
Website:
greatjourneysofnz.co.nz/coastal-pacific/
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 Wharariki Beach?

The cheapest way to get from Queenstown to Wharariki Beach is to bus via Franz Josef which costs $92.39 - $163.04 and takes 25h 57m.

What is the fastest way to get from Queenstown to Wharariki Beach?

The fastest way to get from Queenstown to Wharariki Beach is to fly which takes 6h 28m and costs $141.30 - $413.04 .

How far is it from Queenstown to Wharariki Beach?

The distance between Queenstown and Wharariki Beach is 1009 km.

How do I travel from Queenstown to Wharariki Beach without a car?

The best way to get from Queenstown to Wharariki Beach without a car is to bus and train and travel which takes 18h 33m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Queenstown to Wharariki Beach?

It takes approximately 18h 33m to get from Queenstown to Wharariki Beach, including transfers.

Bus or fly from Queenstown to Wharariki Beach?

The best way to get from Queenstown to Wharariki Beach is to bus which takes 23h 43m and costs $97.83 - $184.78 . Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $141.30 - $413.04 and takes 6h 28m.

Where can I stay near Wharariki Beach?

There are 28+ hotels available in Wharariki Beach. Prices start at $49.61 per night.
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