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How to get fromQueenstown to Southern Alpsby bus, unknown, or shuttle

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There are 3 ways to get from Queenstown to Southern Alps by bus, unknown, or shuttle

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  1. Bus, travel via Haka House Mt Cook

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    1. Take the bus from Queenstown to Haka House Mt Cookbus bus Christchurch - Queenstown
    2. Walk from Haka House Mt Cook to Southern Alpsunknown unknown
    4h 49m

  2. Tour, travel

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Queenstown to Franz Josef / Waiaushuttle bus Queenstown to Franz Josef via Wanaka Small Group Tour
    2. Walk from Franz Josef / Waiau to Southern Alpsunknown unknown
    12h 34m

  3. Bus, travel

    1. Take the bus from Queenstown to Franz Josefbus bus Queenstown - Franz Josef
    2. Walk from Franz Josef to Southern Alpsunknown unknown
    8h 39m

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  • Distance: 305.9 km
  • Duration: 4h 49m

What companies run services between Queenstown, New Zealand and Southern Alps, New Zealand?

There is no direct connection from Queenstown to Southern Alps. However, you can take the bus to Haka House Mt Cook then travel to Southern Alps. Alternatively, you can take a shuttle from Queenstown to Southern Alps via Franz Josef / Waiau in around 12h 34m.

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