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How to get fromQueenstown to Mackenzie Basinby bus, taxi, car, or shuttle

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There are 4 ways to get from Queenstown to Mackenzie Basin by bus, taxi, car, or shuttle

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Queenstown to Twizelbus bus Christchurch - Queenstown
    2. Take the taxi from Twizel to Mackenzie Basintaxi taxi
    4h 8m
    $341–421

  2. Drive 262.7 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Queenstown to Mackenzie Basincar car 262.7 km
    3h 18m
    $76–110

  3. Tour

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Queenstown to Lake Tekaposhuttle bus Queenstown to Tekapo via Mt Cook
    9h 25m
    $315–430

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Queenstown to Tekapobus bus Christchurch - Queenstown
    4h 25m
    $140–186

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Queenstown to Mackenzie Basin.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 264.1 km
  • Duration: 4h 8m

What companies run services between Queenstown, New Zealand and Mackenzie Basin, New Zealand?

Cheeky Kiwi Travel operates a shuttle from Queenstown to Lake Tekapo once daily. Tickets cost $275–380 and the journey takes 9h.

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