Can you get around Queenstown without a car?

Getting around Queenstown is easy, whether you use the $2 public bus network, explore the region by foot or by bike on the Queenstown Trail, or hire your own car. For an extra scenic option, hop on the Queenstown ferry network which operates scheduled daily services from Frankton to Queenstown.



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In Queenstown, a little light exercise is rewarded with big spectacular views. The Whakatipu Basin is a walkers' paradise. You don't even need to go far from the town centre to connect deeply with nature and experience some of the best day walks in Queenstown.

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Getting around Queenstown is easy, whether you use the $2 public bus network, explore the region by foot or by bike on the Queenstown Trail, or hire your own car.

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7 days in Queenstown is a good amount of time to explore and really get to know this vibrant town and surrounding area. However, planning your Queenstown itinerary can be a challenge, especially if it's your first time visiting!

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Getting around Queenstown is easy, whether you use the $2 public bus network, explore the region by foot or by bike on the Queenstown Trail, or hire your own car.

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Queenstown is one of New Zealand's most exciting places to live, but the small south-island town comes with a hefty price tag. Queenstown is an expensive place to live, and house prices are regularly in the millions.

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The best time to visit Queenstown is the summer (December through February), when the long, sunny days make outdoor excursions enjoyable.

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See the sights of Queenstown & Gibbston Valley in an epic tour with the first and original Hop on Hop off bus in Queenstown. With the freedom to jump on and off this tour at your leisure, you get to experience all there is to see and do in Queenstown.

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Complete your plans today by reserving a ride with Uber in Queenstown. Request a ride up to 30 days in advance, at any time and on any day of the year.

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You just have to follow the normal common sense rules you would follow anywhere. Drunks tend to be noticeable and easy to avoid. Queenstown is well lit and there are always people around. Violence is rare.

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InterCity operates a regular bus from Queenstown to Wanaka. The InterCity bus leaves Queenstown at Athol Street and arrives in Wanaka at the Log Cabin on the Lakefront, 100 Ardmore Street.

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January is the hottest month in Queenstown with an average temperature of 16°C (61°F) and the coldest is June at 4°C (39°F). The wettest month is October with an average of 90mm of rain..

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5 days in Queenstown will give you enough time to see and do all of the highlights in and around this picture perfect mountain town. If you have less or more than 5 days in Queenstown, then use this itinerary as a guide and pick out the activities that will suit the length of your visit.

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The driest month is July, when precipitation is around 65mm. However, most of the precipitation during the winter months comes in the form of snow. The average summer temperature in Queenstown is 17°C, while the average winter temperature 6°C.

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The biggest tourist trap and most expensive place in New Zealand is undisputably Queenstown, but there is a reason why so many people get stuck in Queenstown; it is A LOT of fun!

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It pays to learn more about Queenstown's seasons and pack clothing that has these temperature extremes in mind. New Zealand is generally a reasonably informal place, so smart casual clothes will be appropriate for most places you want to go, apart from high-end upmarket restaurants and bars.

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World-renowned for its adventure, Queenstown is home to a huge choice of adrenaline activities including jet boating. When the cooler months arrive Queenstown transforms into a world class winter resort, with four ski areas and a range of activities, bars, restaurants and ways to relax and unwind.

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