How do I spend a day in Queenstown?

How do I spend a day in Queenstown?

How to get from Queenstown to Wanaka without a car?

InterCity operates a regular bus from Queenstown to Wanaka. The InterCity bus leaves Queenstown at Athol Street and arrives in Wanaka at the Log Cabin on the Lakefront, 100 Ardmore Street.

Is it expensive in Queenstown?

Queenstown is a bit more expensive than the rest of NZ as wages and other costs are higher. It is not a budget destination although you can have a great time without spending too much.

Do you need cash in Queenstown?

Currency: New Zealand Dollar. We recommend loading up 70% of your travel budget to a Travel Money Oz Currency Pass and taking the rest as cash. Queenstown is pretty similar to Australia in the sense that the majority of places take cash or card and tips aren't required or expected.

Is Uber cheaper than a taxi NZ?

Uber is normally cheaper unless there is a surge in peak times. Taxis range in price from budget to corporate cabs. There is a signboard at Auckland airport as you exit the terminal giving indicative taxi prices. But the Supershuttle service becomes competitive for a group.

Is it easy to get a taxi in Queenstown?

Taxis and shuttles are available directly outside the airport terminal. You can also catch a taxi in the centre of town at a taxi stand, or you can book a taxi over the phone or online.

How easy is it to get around Queenstown?

Getting around Queenstown is easy, whether you use the $2 public bus network, explore the region by foot or by bike on the Queenstown Trail, or hire your own car.

What is the best month to travel Queenstown?

The best time to visit Queenstown is the summer (December through February), when the long, sunny days make outdoor excursions enjoyable.

Is Queenstown a walkable city?

In Queenstown, a little light exercise is rewarded with big spectacular views. The Whakatipu Basin is a walkers' paradise. You don't even need to go far from the town centre to connect deeply with nature and experience some of the best day walks in Queenstown.

Can you get around Queenstown without a car?

Getting around Queenstown is easy, whether you use the $2 public bus network, explore the region by foot or by bike on the Queenstown Trail, or hire your own car. For an extra scenic option, hop on the Queenstown ferry network which operates scheduled daily services from Frankton to Queenstown.

What is the cheapest way to travel in Queenstown?

Getting around Queenstown is easy, whether you use the $2 public bus network, explore the region by foot or by bike on the Queenstown Trail, or hire your own car.

Does Queenstown have a hop on hop off bus?

See the sights of Queenstown & Gibbston Valley in an epic tour with the first and original Hop on Hop off bus in Queenstown. With the freedom to jump on and off this tour at your leisure, you get to experience all there is to see and do in Queenstown.

Is there a dress code in Queenstown?

Is there a dress code? Pretty much anything goes in terms of dress code in Queenstown. We've never seen anyone get refused with flip flops/jandals/thongs on but, to be safe, we recommend you stick to enclosed shoes.

Are gondola rides worth it?

Gondolas give a unique perspective over exploring the city otherwise. The pros of the Gondola ride are having a closer and unmatched view of the city while the cons are the ride can be super expensive from the crowded tourist spots and overall.