There are 2 ways to get from Queenstown to Lake Waitaki by bus, taxi, or car
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Queenstown to Lake Waitaki is to drive which costs $60 - $90 and takes 2h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Queenstown to Lake Waitaki is to drive which takes 2h 35m and costs $60 - $90.
The distance between Queenstown and Lake Waitaki is 212 km. The road distance is 211.6 km.
The best way to get from Queenstown to Lake Waitaki without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 3h 6m and costs .
It takes approximately 3h 6m to get from Queenstown to Lake Waitaki, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Queenstown to Lake Waitaki is 212 km. It takes approximately 2h 35m to drive from Queenstown to Lake Waitaki.
There are 17+ hotels available in Lake Waitaki.
What companies run services between Queenstown, New Zealand and Lake Waitaki, New Zealand?
There is no direct connection from Queenstown to Lake Waitaki. However, you can take the bus to Omarama then take the taxi to Lake Waitaki. Alternatively, you can drive from Queenstown to Lake Waitaki in around 2h 35m.
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5780
- [email protected]
- Website
- InterCity
Bus from Queenstown to Omarama
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- InterCity
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Estimated price
- $170–210
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