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How to get fromBrisbane to Wānakaby plane, bus, or train

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There are 3 ways to get from Brisbane to Wānaka by plane, bus, or train

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  1. Fly from Brisbane Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Queenstown Airport (ZQN)plane plane BNE - ZQN
    2. Take the bus from Queenstown Airport to Wanaka lakefrontbus bus
    8h
    $550–1,027

  2. Train to Gold Coast Airport, fly, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Roma Street to Varsity Lakes station, platform 2train train
    2. Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Queenstown Airport (ZQN)plane plane OOL - ZQN
    3. Take the bus from Queenstown Airport to Wanaka lakefrontbus bus
    9h 37m
    $398–1,182

  3. Bus to Toowoomba Wellcamp Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the bus from Brisbane to Toowoombabus bus
    2. Fly from Toowoomba Wellcamp Airport (WTB) to Queenstown Airport (ZQN)plane plane WTB - ZQN
    3. Take the bus from Queenstown Airport to Wanaka lakefrontbus bus
    19h 4m
    $594–2,120

Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Queenstown Airport (ZQN) flights

Calendar51Weekly Planes
Duration5h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket$206Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Brisbane to Wānaka.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 2,478 km
  • Duration: 8h

What companies run services between Brisbane, QLD, Australia and Wānaka, New Zealand?

There is no direct connection from Brisbane to Wānaka. However, you can take the train to International Airport Station, walk to Brisbane-Airport-BNE airport, fly to Queenstown Airport (ZQN), walk to Queenstown Airport, then take the bus to Wanaka lakefront. Alternatively, you can take the train to Varsity Lakes station, platform 2, walk to Varsity Lakes station, stop B, take the bus to Gold Coast Airport, walk to Gold Coast Airport (OOL) airport, fly to Queenstown Airport (ZQN), walk to Queenstown Airport, then take the bus to Wanaka lakefront.

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