Getting to Queenstown
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Getting to Queenstown
Queenstown is characterized by warm tropical weather. The city is endowed with beaches that are simply mind blowing. One can bask under the sunshine on these beautiful beaches. The numerous islands spreading across the city of Queenstown enhances the beauty of this city. If you love adventures, then you can also make a trip to the wilderness that is so much a part of this beautiful city. One can also trek in the ancient rainforest or do snorkel diving on the Great Barrier Reef. Queenstown is well connected with the cities of New Zealand as well as the major cities of the world.
Getting to Queenstown is easy as it has good connectivity via air, rail and road transport. Queenstown is located in the south west of the South Island of New Zealand. The city of Queenstown being surrounded by the Tasman Sea and the Pacific Ocean leaves international travelers with no other option than to fly into Queenstown.
The picturesque Queenstown airport located at Frankton about 8 km from Queenstown operates both domestic and international flights. Several international carriers fly in and fly out people to and from Queenstown. Major international airlines like the Quantas Airways and the Air New Zealand operates flights connecting Queenstown to major cities like Sydney, Brisbane, and Melbourne thus giving easy access into Queenstown.
Air New Zealand and Quantas New Zealand operates domestic flights as well. Air New Zealand offers connecting services throughout the country to Queenstown via Auckland or Christchurch .
People who have time in hand can drive in to Queenstown. One could enjoy the beautiful landscape as one drives down. It is a joy and pleasure to drive through the hilly landscape with trees all around. The scintillating beauty of the Alps is sure to enchant you as you approach the Southern Lakes District of Queenstown. It may take you 5.5 hrs from Christchurch, 3.5 hrs from Dunedin, 2.5 hrs from Invercargill and 5 hrs from the West Coast Glacier region.
Different bus companies offer round trips with stops in Queenstown.| Hotels in Queenstown | |
| Goldridge Hotel | Scenic Circle A-line Hotel |
| Mercure Resort | Coronet Alpine Resort |
| Aspen Hotel | Sherwood Manor Hotel |
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