How to Travel from
Wānaka to Queenstown
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Wānaka, New Zealand → Queenstown, New Zealand
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At roundabout, take exit 3 onto Ardmore Street
Ardmore Street, 386 м
386 м
Keep left onto Ardmore Street and drive toward Cromwell, West Coast
Ardmore Street, Cromwell, West Coast, 61 м
61 м
Turn slight left onto Wānaka Luggate Highway
Wānaka Luggate Highway, 20 м
20 м
Turn right onto Ballantyne Road
Ballantyne Road, 1 km 537 м
1 km 537 м
Turn right onto Golf Course Road
Golf Course Road, 1 km 180 м
1 km 180 м
Turn left onto Cardrona Valley Road
Cardrona Valley Road, 48 km 351 м
48 km 351 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
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Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Wānaka to Queenstown?
The cheapest way to get from Wānaka to Queenstown is to bus which costs $5.11 - $13.04 and takes 1h 30m.
What is the fastest way to get from Wānaka to Queenstown?
The fastest way to get from Wānaka to Queenstown is to drive which takes 1h 7m and costs $10.87 - $17.39 .
Is there a direct bus between Wānaka and Queenstown?
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Wanaka lakefront and arriving at Athol Street Queenstown. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 30m.
How far is it from Wānaka to Queenstown?
The distance between Wānaka and Queenstown is 72 km. The road distance is 69 km.
How do I travel from Wānaka to Queenstown without a car?
The best way to get from Wānaka to Queenstown without a car is to bus which takes 1h 30m and costs $5.11 - $13.04 .
How long does it take to get from Wānaka to Queenstown?
The bus from Wanaka lakefront to Athol Street Queenstown takes 1h 30m including transfers and departs four times a day.
Where do I catch the Wānaka to Queenstown bus from?
Wānaka to Queenstown bus services, operated by Ritchies Transport, depart from Wanaka lakefront station.
Where does the Wānaka to Queenstown bus arrive?
Wānaka to Queenstown bus services, operated by Ritchies Transport, arrive at Athol Street Queenstown station.
What is the time difference between Wānaka and Queenstown?
It is currently 08:10 at both, Wānaka and Queenstown.
Can I drive from Wānaka to Queenstown?
Yes, the driving distance between Wānaka to Queenstown is 69 km. It takes approximately 1h 7m to drive from Wānaka 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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