Queenstown Travel

Transport in Queenstown

Queenstown is not accessible by rail, but has one airport and many bus companies.  Drivers can also access the town by road.

Queenstown has one public bus company.  Connectabus has routes throughout the township, and also does trips to the airport and to neighbouring towns.  To distinguish public transport from private bus companies, Connectabus vehicles are distinctly yellow.  Fares differ depending on the length of the trip.

If you would prefer to travel in style, consider one of Queenstown’s unique private bus companies.  A replica of the British double decker bus departs twice daily from the Queenstown Mall and passes through popular sightseeing destinations in the Wakatipu Basin.  Your trip includes a driver’s commentary.

The Milford Sound BBQ Bus travels through similar tourist areas and provides facts and stories about Queenstown’s fascinating history.  The bus stops at the beautiful Fiordland National Park for a barbeque lunch.

The TTS Earnslaw, a vintage steamship, carries tourists and passengers across Lake Wakatipu.  This vintage ship provides a quaint experience for tourists.  Interested parties may also undertake a one and a half hour tour exploring the workings of the ship.

The Queenstown Airport offers domestic flights and direct flights to and from Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney in Australia.