Queenstown
To check out the shuttle fares, timings and pick-up points with no obligation to book, you can click the Booking button above.
For any other Queenstown/Wanaka shuttle enquiries: email info@skydrive.co.nz or call 0800 405 066
Did you know? We increased our schedule of services between Queenstown and Wanaka to 4 times per day each way from 1 December 2022.
STOP LOCATIONS:
Queenstown:
Athol St, central Queenstown
Frankton Bus Hub
Queenstown Airport
SH6 Crown Range carpark
Cardrona:
Cardrona Hotel
Cromwell:
Lode Lane, Cromwell. (note some trips DO NOT go via Cromwell)
Wanaka:
Lakefront Bus Stop (100 Ardmore St)
Wanaka Medical Centre (23 Cardrona Valley Rd)
No private pick-ups / drop-offs are available.
Early morning Queenstown (includes Airport) to Wanaka (via Crown Range) arrives Wanaka lakefront 10.30am
9.00am Athol St (central Queenstown)
9.15am Queenstown Airport
9.20am Frankton bus hub
9.30am SH6 Crown Range Carpark
10am Cardrona Hotel
10.30am Wanaka
Late morning Queenstown (includes Airport) to Wanaka (via Cromwell) arrives Wanaka lakefront 12.50pm
11.00am Athol Street (central Queenstown)
11.15am Queenstown Airport
11.20am Frankton bus hub
12.05pm Cromwell
12.50pm Wanaka
Early afternoon Queenstown (includes Airport) to Wanaka (via Crown Range) arrives Wanaka lakefront 4.00pm
2.30pm Athol Street (central Queenstown)
2.45pm Queenstown Airport
2.50pm Frankton bus hub
3.00pm SH6 Crown Range Carpark
3.30pm Cardrona Hotel
4.00pm Wanaka
Late afternoon Queenstown (includes Airport) to Wanaka (via Cromwell) arrives Wanaka lakefront 7.00pm
4.40pm Athol Street (central Queenstown)
5.00pm Queenstown Airport
5.05pm Frankton bus hub
6.00pm Cromwell
7.00pm Wanaka
Early morning Wanaka (via Cromwell) to Queenstown (includes airport) arrives Queenstown 10.00am
7.45 am Wanaka Medical Centre
8.am Wanaka lakefront
8.45am Cromwell
9.50am Queenstown Airport
9.55pm Frankton bus hub
10.10am Athol Street (central Queenstown)
Late morning Wanaka (via Crown Range) to Queenstown (includes airport) arrives Queenstown 12.30pm
11.00am Wanaka lakefront
11.10am Wanaka Medical Centre
11.30am Opposite the Cardrona Hotel
11.55am SH6 Crown Range Carpark
12.15pm Queenstown Airport
12.20pm Frankton bus hub
12.30pm Athol St (central Queenstown)
Early afternoon Wanaka (via Crown Range) to Queenstown (includes airport) arrives Queenstown 3.30pm
2.00pm Wanaka lakefront
2.10pm Wanaka Medical Centre
2.30pm Opposite the Cardrona Hotel
2.55pm SH6 Crown Range Carpark
3.15pm Queenstown Airport
3.20pm Frankton bus hub
3.30pm Athol St (central Queenstown)
Late afternoon Wanaka (via Crown Range) to Queenstown (includes airport) arrives Queenstown 5.45pm
4.15pm Wanaka lakefront
4.25pm Wanaka Medical Centre
4.45pm Opposite the Cardrona Hotel
5.10pm SH6 Crown Range Carpark
5.30pm Queenstown Airport
5.35pm Frankton bus hub
5.45pm Athol St (central Queenstown)
Please note private pick-ups or drop-offs aren’t available.
FARES & CHARGES:
Adult: $40.00 one way / $80.00 return
Senior 65+ / Student: $30 one way / $60 return
Child (3-12yrs): $25.00 one way / $50.00 return
Infant: (0-3 yrs) FREE (Note: If occupying a separate seat, a child fare is applied)
These fares include one regular-size bag (23kg max)
Extra luggage: $10.00, Skis/Snowboards/Golf: $15.00, Bikes: $20.00
TO BOOK click on the yellow button above
Ritchies run regular scheduled shuttle buses between Wanaka and Queenstown, stopping at Queenstown Airport and Cromwell.
Full Time / Part Time
Ritchies is looking for reliable locals as drivers. We can offer a steady income with time to enjoy the central Otago lifestyle. Newcomers to the industry are welcome with full training provided to suitable applicants.
Head to our careers website for more information: careers.ritchies.co.nz
Ritchies Queenstown base is centrally located in the Wakatipu Basin allowing quick and easy access to downtown Queenstown, Arrowtown and the airport.
Ritchies are providers of the Queenstown public transport system for the Otago Regional Council. Known as ORBUS our services (click to see timetables) connect downtown Queenstown to Arrowtown, Queenstown Airport, Arthurs Point, Kelvin Heights, Fernhill, Sunshine Bay, Frankton, Lake Hayes Estate, Shotover Country, the Five Mile shopping Centre, Jacks Point and Quail Rise, Remarkables Park. Locally, Ritchies also run multiple trips daily between Queenstown, Cromwell Wanaka and Dunedin. We have a large range of vehicles based here from vans to luxury coaches. We also run regular scheduled services to the tracks of Mt Aspiring National Park from both Wanaka and Queenstown.
To see Ritchies Urban routes and timetables in Queenstown Click Here
Real time information and travel planning is now available at your fingertips as the Dunedin and Queenstown Orbus networks are live on Transit, the mobility app.
All Orbus buses are now fitted with GPS devices, which feed real-time bus arrival times through to Transit. You will be able to view the bus travelling along toward your stop. The Transit Realtime app is free to download from the App Store and Google Play, and easy to use. Click here.
For any school bus service schedules or local public transport, please contact your local school or transport authority.
Large or small groups, we have the resources, experience and high standards to ensure your special trip goes smoothly and is affordable. Click the blue button above, to get a price now - for more in-depth info go to our Bus Charters page.
Planning a conference in Queenstown or Wanaka, need to sort out the transport?
Look no further, we can give you the best solution and a great price. Even if your conference has multiple groups with multiple schedules requiring their own buses, no problem.
We have the vehicles for all conferences big or small, from Mercedes vans to large luxury coaches, all immaculately presented with professional drivers.
Our local experts will give you the flexibility and scalability to ensure you make the most of your event.
For all SkyDrive Queenstown/Wanaka Shuttle inquiries:
info@skydrive.co.nz
Phone: 0800 405 066
Lost property inquiries: queenstown.office@ritchies.co.nz
For private charter bookings contact our Queenstown Office at queenstown.charters@ritchies.co.nz
Ritchies Transport Queenstown
132 Glenda Drive, Frankton, Queenstown 9300, Otago, New Zealand
Phone (0064) 03 441 4471
For all Insurance Inquiries or correspondence contact insurance@ritchies.co.nz or phone 027 544 8672.
Insurance inquiries to Depots or individuals will not be responded to.
