How To Get From Queenstown Airport To The CBD

Option 1: Orbus 1 Sunshine Bay – Remarkables Shops Bus Option 2: Shuttle Bus Option 3: Taxi / Rideshare

Option 1: Orbus 1 Sunshine Bay – Remarkables Shops Bus

  • Travel time: 25 Minutes
  • Otago Regional Council offers Route1 Sunshine Bay – Remarkables Shops bus runs from the airport directly to the CBD of Queenstown. Look for the bus stop just outside of the terminal doors.
  • Consider purchasingBee Card, Queentown’s integrated fare card to the city. 
  • Fare for Orbus is $10.00 NZD ($2.00 NZD with Bee card).

Option 2: Shuttle Bus

Option 3: Taxi / Rideshare

  • Travel time: 25 minutes
  • Undoubtedly, the most expensive option from our list but the most private. In addition to taxis, Uber and YourRide offer private rideshare services from the airport. Travel time is approximately 25 minutes. Expect to pay about $30 NZD for a ride.