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How to get fromByron Bay to Queenstownby bus or plane

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There are 3 ways to get from Byron Bay to Queenstown by bus or plane

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  1. Bus to Gold Coast Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the bus from Byron Bay to Gold Coast Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Queenstown Airport (ZQN)plane plane OOL - ZQN
    6h 38m
    $385–813

  2. Bus to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Byron Bay Interchange, Stand A to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport, Southern Cross Drbus bus
    2. Fly from Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK) to Queenstown Airport (ZQN)plane plane BNK - ZQN
    9h 18m
    $326–1,447

  3. Bus to Brisbane Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Byron Bay Bus Interchange Station to Brisbane Internationalbus bus
    2. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Queenstown Airport (ZQN)plane plane BNE - ZQN
    7h 59m
    $512–903

Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Queenstown Airport (ZQN) flights

Calendar38Weekly Planes
Duration5h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket$310Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,381.9 km
  • Duration: 6h 38m

What companies run services between Byron Bay, NSW, Australia and Queenstown, New Zealand?

There is no direct connection from Byron Bay to Queenstown. However, you can take the bus to Gold Coast Airport, walk to Gold Coast Airport (OOL) airport, fly to Queenstown Airport (ZQN), walk to Airport, then take the line 1 bus to Stanley Street Bus Hub A, Liquor King. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport, Southern Cross Dr, walk to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK) airport, fly to Queenstown Airport (ZQN), walk to Airport, then take the line 1 bus to Stanley Street Bus Hub A, Liquor King.

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