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Is there a bus from Greymouth to Queenstown?
No, there is no direct bus from Greymouth to Queenstown. However, there are services departing from Greymouth and arriving at Queenstown via Christchurch. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 40m.
Does Queenstown have public transport?
Queenstown has a public transport company called Connectabus that runs throughout the town and connects through Remarkables Park Shopping Centre, Airports, Events Centre, Lake Hayes Estate and Arrow Town. All these buses, offer daily passenger services, are yellow in colour and thus easily identifiable.
What is there to see between Greymouth and Queenstown?
This field set halfway between Queenstown and Wanaka can often stay open into early spring.
- Cardrona Ski Field.
- Queenstown Ice Bars.
- Cinema Paradiso.
- Haast Wildlife.
- Fiordland Crested Penguins.
- Fox Glacier.
- Franz Josef Glacier.
- White Heron Sanctuary Tour.
Where is the stop between Franz Josef and Queenstown?
What are the best places to stop between Queenstown and Franz Josef?
- Crown Range.
- Cardrona Hotel.
- Bradrona.
- Wanaka.
- Lake Hawea.
- Lake Wanaka Lookout.
- Blue Pools.
- Haast Pass Lookout.
Is there a bus from Nelson to Greymouth?
InterCity® operates regular buses from Nelson to Greymouth. The Nelson to Greymouth bus trip takes approximately 6 hours on a direct service. Buses to Greymouth depart from outside the Travel Centre 27 Bridge Street, Nelson, and arrive at the Greymouth Railway Station, 164 MacKay Street, Greymouth.
Is there a bus from Hokitika to Greymouth?
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Hokitika i-SITE and arriving at Greymouth. Services depart three times a week, and operate Wednesday, Friday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 53 min. The distance between Hokitika and Greymouth is 36 km.
What can you do in Queenstown for free?
14 cheap and free things to do in Queenstown
- Play Disc Golf.
- Queenstown Hill Walk.
- Explore the Queenstown markets.
- Enjoy sunrise/sunset across Lake Wakatipu.
- Join a Pub Crawl.
- Eat a Fergburger.
- Hike the Ben Lomond Track.
- Visit the Underwater Observatory.
How do you take the bus in Queenstown?
You can go anywhere on the Queenstown Orbus network for just $2 with a Bee Card, plus you’ll get a free 45-minute transfer. Click here to find out more about the Bee Card, or scroll down. You can get a Bee Card from your bus driver, at the Otago Regional Council office in Frankton or the i-SITE in town for $5.
How long does it take to drive from Greymouth to Fox Glacier?
Yes, the driving distance between Greymouth to Fox Glacier is 196 km. It takes approximately 2h 19m to drive from Greymouth to Fox Glacier.
How long does it take to get from Queenstown to Fox Glacier?
Yes, the driving distance between Fox Glacier to Queenstown is 327 km. It takes approximately 4h 1m to drive from Fox Glacier to Queenstown.
What is there to do between Westport and Greymouth?
Hokitika Gorge is another classic to see on this Great Coast road trip from Westport to Greymouth. Its turquoise water and the suspension bridge are perfect Instagram-worthy spots. The short walk to the Gorge is nice and easy. Just make sure you time your visit to Hokitika Gorge perfectly.
Which is better Fox or Franz Josef Glacier?
Fox Glacier has a gradual incline whereas Franz Josef is steeper. The surface of Franz Josef Glacier is full of crevasses and ice caves, where you have a much better chance of seeing the famous blue ice.