Queenstown Airport (ZQN) · Frankton · Adventure capital of the world
Queenstown Airport
transfers from NZ$49.
Private door-to-door transfers from Queenstown Airport to the CBD, Arrowtown, Coronet Peak, The Remarkables, Wānaka, and Glenorchy. Fixed NZD fares year-round — ski season specialists from June to October.
Popular routes from Queenstown Airport
Fixed NZD fares to every destination.
Pricing — all fares in New Zealand dollars
All NZD fares, upfront.
| Destination | Economy | Business | First Class | Van / Group | Est. Time | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Queenstown CBD / Waterfront | NZ$49 | NZ$85 | NZ$129 | NZ$99 | ~10 min | Book → |
| Frankton / Kelvin Heights | NZ$45 | NZ$75 | NZ$115 | NZ$89 | ~8 min | Book → |
| Arrowtown / Millbrook Resort | NZ$69 | NZ$115 | NZ$169 | NZ$129 | ~20 min | Book → |
| Coronet Peak ski area | NZ$79 | NZ$129 | NZ$195 | NZ$149 | ~20 min | Book → |
| The Remarkables ski area | NZ$89 | NZ$145 | NZ$219 | NZ$169 | ~30 min | Book → |
| Glenorchy / Paradise | NZ$99 | NZ$159 | NZ$239 | NZ$185 | ~45 min | Book → |
| Wānaka / Lake Hāwea | NZ$149 | NZ$239 | NZ$359 | NZ$279 | ~60 min | Book → |
| Te Anau (Milford Sound gateway) | NZ$229 | NZ$369 | NZ$549 | NZ$429 | ~2.5 hr | Book → |
All fares in New Zealand dollars (NZD), GST inclusive. Ski season (June–October): pre-book 48+ hours ahead. Cardrona and Treble Cone on request — call +61 448 588 156.
Queenstown & surrounds
The adventure capital.
Every direction covered.
New Zealand's most famous ski area and the closest to Queenstown, just 18 km from the airport. Coronet Peak is renowned for its night skiing (Friday and Saturday evenings), consistent snow, and spectacular views over the Wakatipu Basin. Season typically June to October.
The Remarkables ski area takes its name from the dramatically jagged mountain range that frames Queenstown's southern skyline. The access road is steep and winding — in winter conditions a private transfer eliminates the stress of driving it in a rental car with unfamiliar conditions.
The best-preserved gold rush town in New Zealand — Arrowtown's willow-lined main street, heritage stone buildings, and autumn colour display (April–May) draw visitors year-round. Millbrook Resort, with its Coronet Peak views and championship golf course, is just outside the village.
Queenstown's quieter, more relaxed sister town sits on the shores of Lake Wānaka at the foot of the Southern Alps. Wānaka is the gateway to Cardrona Alpine Resort and Treble Cone ski areas, and the start of the Rob Roy Glacier, Diamond Lake, and Mount Iron trails.
The 45-minute drive north from Queenstown along Lake Wakatipu to Glenorchy is one of New Zealand's most scenic. Glenorchy and Paradise were filming locations for the Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit. The Dart River jet boat, Routeburn Track trailhead, and horse trekking make it worth the journey.
Te Anau is the gateway to Fiordland and Milford Sound — one of the world's great natural spectacles. The drive from Queenstown to Te Anau takes about 2.5 hours via the Southern Scenic Route. We transfer to Te Anau where passengers typically overnight before the Milford road journey.
Ski season transfers
We get you to the snow
without the stress.
Why book a ski transfer?
The access roads to Coronet Peak and The Remarkables are steep, winding, and icy in winter. New Zealand rental car companies often restrict AWD vehicles on mountain access roads during snow conditions, and many require snow chains — which inexperienced drivers find stressful to fit.
A private transfer solves all of this. We drop you at the base lodge with your gear, you click in and ski. At the end of the day, we collect you — no frozen car, no chains, no driving tired on a mountain road in the dark.
During peak season (July–September), we strongly recommend pre-booking ski transfers at least 48 hours in advance. Weekend mornings during school holidays can be extremely busy and our vans fill fast.
- Coronet Peak base lodge NZ$79 from airport
- The Remarkables base lodge NZ$89 from airport
- Cardrona Alpine Resort NZ$149 (via Wānaka)
- Treble Cone NZ$169 (via Wānaka)
- Return pickup — any ski area Same fixed fare
Ski season at a glance
Coronet Peak opens mid-June and typically runs until mid-October. It's the only Queenstown ski area to offer night skiing — Friday and Saturday evenings until 9pm, and during school holidays. The 18 km drive from Queenstown takes about 20 minutes in summer, 25–30 in winter conditions.
The Remarkables has a shorter drive from the CBD but a steeper access road. The ski area is directly south across Lake Wakatipu, visible from Queenstown's waterfront — on clear days the mountain is spectacular from the airport approach.
Cardrona Alpine Resort and Treble Cone near Wānaka are 60–75 minutes from Queenstown Airport and offer a less crowded alternative to the main Queenstown ski fields. We service both on request.
Ski season booking: call +61 448 588 156 or book online at least 48 hours ahead.
Terminal information
Queenstown Airport
arrivals guide.
Single terminal — Frankton
Queenstown Airport is at Frankton, just 8 km from the Queenstown CBD — a 10-minute drive. The airport has a single terminal handling domestic Air New Zealand and Jetstar services, plus direct trans-Tasman flights from Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane, and seasonal services from Singapore.
The terminal is compact and friendly. After collecting your bags, exit through the glass doors into the arrivals area where your driver waits with a name board. In winter, be prepared for cold temperatures immediately outside — have a jacket to hand before landing.
Note that Queenstown sits at 310 metres altitude in a mountain valley — winter temperatures can be significantly colder than coastal New Zealand cities. During heavy snowfall, some mountain access roads may briefly close for clearing. We monitor road conditions in real-time during ski season.
Key facts
Airlines at Queenstown Airport
Every airline. Every flight.
Verified reviews
What Queenstown passengers
say about us.
Ski trip from Melbourne — landed at ZQN, driver was at arrivals, bags loaded, at our Coronet Peak lodge in 25 minutes. Fixed NZD fare, no hassle. This is the only way to arrive for a ski trip.
Weekend in Wānaka from Queenstown Airport. Driver took the Crown Range — stunning views, one of the most beautiful drives I've ever done. Worth every cent of the fixed fare.
Late night flight from Sydney, tired, had ski gear, three bags. Driver was calm and organised, Arrowtown hotel in 22 minutes. Millbrook looked beautiful in the frost. Perfect start to the trip.
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