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How to get fromQueenstown to Farewell Spitby bus, train, unknown, plane, or shuttle

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There are 7 ways to get from Queenstown to Farewell Spit by bus, train, unknown, plane, or shuttle

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  1. Bus, train, travel

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    1. Take the bus from Queenstown to Rollestonbus bus
    2. Take the train from Christchurch to Blenheimtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Blenheim to Atawhaibus bus
    4. Walk from Atawhai to Farewell Spitunknown unknown
    19h 30m

  2. Fly to Christchurch International Airport, shuttle, travel

    1. Fly from Queenstown Airport (ZQN) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane plane ZQN - CHC
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Christchurch to Saint Arnaudshuttle bus
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Saint Arnaud to Wainui Bayshuttle bus
    4. Walk from Wainui Bay to Farewell Spitunknown unknown
    12h 7m

  3. Tour, shuttle, travel

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Queenstown to Christchurchshuttle bus
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Christchurch to Saint Arnaudshuttle bus
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Saint Arnaud to Tōtaranuishuttle bus
    4. Walk from Tōtaranui to Farewell Spitunknown unknown
    22h 42m

  4. Bus, travel

    1. Take the bus from Queenstown to Christchurchbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Christchurch to Blenheimbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Blenheim to Nelsonbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Millers Acre Carpark to The Barnbus bus
    5. Walk from The Barn to Farewell Spitunknown unknown
    20h 34m

  5. Bus, travel via Franz Josef

    1. Take the bus from Queenstown to Franz Josefbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Franz Josef to Greymouthbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Greymouth to Richmondbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Richmond to Brown Hutbus bus
    5. Walk from Collingwood to Farewell Spitunknown unknown
    25h 47m

  6. Fly to Wellington Airport, fly to Takaka Airport, travel

    1. Fly from Queenstown Airport (ZQN) to Wellington (WLG)plane plane ZQN - WLG
    2. Fly from Wellington Airport to Takaka Airportplane plane
    3. Walk from Takaka Airport to Farewell Spitunknown unknown
    5h 15m

  7. Fly to Nelson Airport, fly to Takaka Airport, travel

    1. Fly from Queenstown Airport (ZQN) to Nelson Airport (NSN)plane plane ZQN - NSN
    2. Fly from Nelson Airport to Takaka Airportplane plane
    3. Walk from Takaka Airport to Farewell Spitunknown unknown
    6h 30m

Queenstown Airport (ZQN) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) flights

Calendar25Weekly Planes
Duration1h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket$85Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 996 km
  • Duration: 19h 30m

What companies run services between Queenstown, New Zealand and Farewell Spit, New Zealand?

There is no direct connection from Queenstown to Farewell Spit. However, you can take the bus to Rolleston, walk to Rolleston, take the train to Christchurch, take the train to Blenheim, walk to Blenheim, take the bus to Atawhai, then travel to Farewell Spit. Alternatively, you can take the line 1 bus to Airport, walk to Queenstown Airport (ZQN) airport, fly to Christchurch International Airport (CHC), walk to Christchurch International Airport, take the line 8 bus to Hereford St near Colombo St, walk to Christchurch, take the shuttle to Saint Arnaud, take the shuttle to Wainui Bay, then travel to Farewell Spit.

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