There are 3 ways to get from Queenstown Airport (ZQN) to Makarora by bus, rideshare, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Queenstown Airport to Wanaka lakefrontbus Queenstown to Wanaka
- Take the bus from Wanaka to Makarorabus Queenstown - Franz Josef
3h 34m$80–100Drive 124 km
cheapest- Drive from Queenstown Airport (ZQN) to Makaroracar 124 km
1h 29m$36–52Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Queenstown-ZQN to Makarora124 km
1h 29m
Queenstown Airport (ZQN) to Makarora by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Queenstown Airport (ZQN) to Makarora is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 1h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Queenstown Airport (ZQN) to Makarora is to drive which takes 1h 29m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Queenstown Airport (ZQN) to Makarora. However, there are services departing from Queenstown Airport and arriving at Makarora via Wanaka. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 34m.
The distance between Queenstown Airport (ZQN) and Makarora is 127 km. The road distance is 124 km.
The best way to get from Queenstown Airport (ZQN) to Makarora without a car is to bus which takes 3h 34m and costs $80 - $100.
It takes approximately 3h 34m to get from Queenstown Airport (ZQN) to Makarora, including transfers.
Queenstown Airport (ZQN) to Makarora bus services, operated by SkyDrive Airport Express, depart from Queenstown Airport station.
Queenstown Airport (ZQN) to Makarora bus services, operated by SkyDrive Airport Express, arrive at Wanaka lakefront station.
Yes, the driving distance between Queenstown Airport (ZQN) to Makarora is 124 km. It takes approximately 1h 29m to drive from Queenstown Airport (ZQN) to Makarora.
There are four+ hotels available in Makarora.
What companies run services between Queenstown Airport (ZQN), New Zealand and Makarora, New Zealand?
You can take a bus from Queenstown Airport to Makarora via Wanaka in around 3h 34m.
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- Website
- skydrive.co.nz
Bus from Queenstown Airport to Wanaka lakefront
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $46
- Schedules at
- skydrive.co.nz
- Book at
- ritchies-queenstown.zaui.net
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5790
- [email protected]
- Website
- GreatSights
Bus from Wanaka to Makarora
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- GreatSights
- Standard
- $35–55
- Flexi
- $29–220
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Queenstown-ZQN to Makarora
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- On demand
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Queenstown Airport (ZQN) and Makarora. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.