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How to get fromQueenstown to Mount John Observatoryby bus, taxi, car, or shuttle

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There are 5 ways to get from Queenstown to Mount John Observatory 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 Mount John Observatorytaxi taxi
    4h 4m
    $331–421

  2. Drive 262.1 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Queenstown to Mount John Observatorycar car 262.1 km
    3h 14m
    $76–110

  3. Tour

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Queenstown to Lake Tekaposhuttle bus Queenstown to Tekapo via Mt Cook
    9h 21m
    $315–435

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Queenstown to Tekapobus bus Christchurch - Queenstown
    4h 21m
    $140–191

  5. Bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from Queenstown to Glentanner Parkbus bus Christchurch - Queenstown
    2. Drive from Glentanner Park to Mount John Observatorycar car
    4h 55m
    $120–169

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Queenstown to Mount John Observatory.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 263.5 km
  • Duration: 4h 4m

What companies run services between Queenstown, New Zealand and Mount John Observatory, 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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