What is the cheapest way to travel in Queenstown?

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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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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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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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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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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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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How to Get Around New Zealand Without Driving
  1. See the Sights Without the Stress. New Zealand makes it incredibly easy for tourists to drive. ...
  2. Island Hop With Air New Zealand. ...
  3. Take the Scenic Taieri Gorge Railway. ...
  4. Ride to the Airport in a Vintage Jaguar. ...
  5. E-bike Through Orc Country. ...
  6. Go Off-Roading. ...
  7. Take a Float Plane. ...
  8. Hire a Kiwi.


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Top tips for finding cheap flights to New Zealand. High season is considered to be January, November and December. The cheapest month to fly from the United States is August. Enter your preferred departure airport and travel dates into the search form above to unlock the latest New Zealand flight deals.

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Currency: New Zealand Dollar. We recommend loading up 70% of your travel budget to a Travel Money Oz Currency Pass and taking the rest as cash. Queenstown is pretty similar to Australia in the sense that the majority of places take cash or card and tips aren't required or expected.

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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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Is there a dress code? Pretty much anything goes in terms of dress code in Queenstown. We've never seen anyone get refused with flip flops/jandals/thongs on but, to be safe, we recommend you stick to enclosed shoes.

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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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Queenstown Airport is located 10 minutes' drive from the town centre, in the suburb of Frankton.

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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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