How to get to the NZ Ski Resorts
Coming to New Zealand for a ski holiday? Are you wanting to use mountain and ski transport instead of hiring a vehicle? This is your one stop for ski shuttle information to Queenstown’s Coronet Peak and The Remarkables, Wanaka’s Cardrona Alpine Resort and Treble Cone and Mount Hutt Ski Field, located near Christchurch.
You will find information on airport shuttles between Queenstown Airport and Wanaka, prices, departure times and whether or not hotel pick-up and drop-off is offered.
How do get to NZ Ski Resorts and ski fields? Read below and get the latest information about the different companies operating, 2019 pricing, departure information and whether hotel pick-up and drop-off is available.
How to get to Cardrona Alpine Resort from Wanaka
Driving time from Wanaka – 35 minutes
Driving time from Queenstown – 1 hour 15 minutes
Coach Transport Queenstown Airport to Wanaka
Alpine ConneXions shuttle
- 4 departures available per day
- Offers accommodation pick-up and drop-off in Wanaka
- Price: between NZD$35 and NZD$50 per person, depending on time of day and accommodation vs. city drop-off options
Mountain Coach Transport from Wanaka to Cardrona Alpine Resort
Coach Service |
Price (return) |
Multiple departure times |
Hotel pick-up |
Treble Cone too |
Cardrona Shuttle |
NZD$35 pp | No | Yes | No |
Yello! |
NZD$35 pp | No | Yes | Yes |
* Cardrona Alpine Resort also offers the Pine Trees Shuttle Service, which transports skiers from 1 km up the Cardrona mountain road to the ski field base. If you would prefer not to drive in the snow, this is a great option.
How to get to Treble Cone from Wanaka
Driving time from Wanaka – 25 minutes
Driving time from Queenstown – 1 hour 30 minutes
Coach Transport Queenstown Airport to Wanaka
Alpine ConneXions shuttle
- 4 departures available per day
- Offers accommodation pick-up and drop-off in Wanaka
- Price: between NZD$35 and NZD$50 per person, depending on time of day and accommodation vs. city drop-off options
Mountain Coach Transport from Wanaka to Treble Cone
Coach Service |
Price (return) |
Multiple departure times |
Hotel pick-up |
Cardrona too |
Yello! |
NZD$35 pp | No | Yes | Yes |
How to get to The Remarkables from Queenstown
Driving time from Queenstown – 40 minutes
Mountain Coach Transport from Queenstown to The Remarkables
Coach Service |
Price (return) |
Multiple departure times |
Hotel pick-up |
Coronet Peak too |
Snowline Express |
NZD$20 pp | Yes* | No | Yes |
Hotel Transport |
NZD$30 pp | No | Yes | Yes |
* Snowline Express departs Queenstown every 20 minutes from 8.00 am – 12.00 pm
How to get to Coronet Peak from Queenstown
Driving time from Queenstown – 25 minutes
Mountain Coach Transport from Queenstown to Coronet Peak
Coach Service |
Price (return) |
Multiple departure times |
Hotel pick-up |
The Remarkables too |
Snowline Express |
NZD$20 pp | Yes* | No | Yes |
Hotel Transport |
NZD$30 pp | No | Yes | Yes |
* Snowline Express departs Queenstown every 20 minutes from 8.00 am – 12.00 pm
How to get to Mt Hutt from Christchurch and Methven
Driving time from Methven – 40 minutes
Coach Transport Options: Christchurch Airport to Methven
Methven Travel
- 3 departures available per day
- Offers accommodation pick-up and drop-off in Methven
- Price: NZD$45 per adult / NZD$27.60 per child (under 10 free of charge)
Snowman Shuttles
- Travels straight from Christchurch to Mt Hutt (option to end the day back in Christchurch or in Methven)
- Price: NZD$55 per adult RETURN
Mountain Coach Transport from Methven to Mt Hutt
Coach Service |
Price (return) |
Multiple departure times |
Hotel pick-up |
Mt Hutt Ski Bus |
NZD$20 pp | Yes* | Yes |
Snowman Shuttles |
NZD$20 pp | Yes** | Yes |
* Mt Hutt Ski Bus departs Methven at 7.45 am, 9.45 am, and 11.30 am
** Snowman Shuttles departs Methven at 7.30 am, 8.30 am, and 12.00 pm
