New Zealand Ski Resort Transport 2023 – (updated)

How to get to the NZ Ski Resorts

Coming to New Zealand for a ski holiday? Are you wanting to use New Zealand ski resort 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, 2023 pricing, departure information and whether hotel pick-up and drop-off is available.

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New Zealand Ski Resort Transport: Cardrona Alpine Resort

How to get to Cardrona Alpine Resort from Wanaka or Queenstown

Driving time from Wanaka – 35 minutes

Driving time from Queenstown – 1 hour 15 minutes

Mountain Coach Transport from Wanaka to Cardrona Alpine Resort

Cardrona Shuttle Return Transport, NZD$40 per adult, NZD$35 per child

The Wanaka bus service has a couple of pickup points around town – pick up all your gear & passes from Cardrona x Treble Cone Wānaka (50 Cardrona Valley Road) the day before so you can get off the bus & go straight to the lifts! Bookings essential. Seats are subject to availability.

* Cardrona 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.

Mountain Coach Transport from Queenstown to Cardrona Alpine Resort

Cardrona Shuttle Return Transport, NZD$40 per adult, NZD$35 per child

Cardrona Alpine Resort offer a Cardrona bus service from Queenstown, with heaps of pickup points throughout town to get you up the mountain. You can pick up passes & rental gear from Cardrona Queenstown (37 Camp Street) the night before! Bookings essential. Seats are subject to availability.

Coach Transport Queenstown Airport to Wanaka

Alpine ConneXions shuttle
  • 4 departures available per day
  • Price: between NZD$40 and NZD$50 per person

How to get to Treble Cone from Wanaka

Driving time from Wanaka – 25 minutes

Driving time from Queenstown – 1 hour 30 minutes

Mountain Coach Transport from Wanaka to Treble Cone

Take advantage of the free shuttles (from Wanaka and the bottom of the mountain).

Mountain Coach Transport from Queenstown to Treble Cone

Treble Cone Shuttle Return Transport, NZD$50 per adult, NZD$45 per child

Treble Cone offers convenient, great value ski transport from Queenstown to Treble Cone. With pickup locations in Queenstown you won’t be far from a meeting point. Ski buses run every Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday. Departs Queenstown 7am and the return coach departs Treble Cone at 4pm.

Coach Transport Queenstown Airport to Wanaka

Alpine ConneXions shuttle
  • 4 departures available per day
  • Price: between NZD$40 and NZD$50 per person

How to get to The Remarkables from Queenstown

Driving time from Queenstown – 40 minutes

Mountain Coach Transport from Queenstown to The Remarkables

Queenstown Snow Centre Express, NZD$25 per adult, NZD$25 per child, 5 years and under free of charge.

The Snow Centre Express is a daily scheduled service that runs from the NZSki Snow Centre in downtown Queenstown to The Remarkables. Departs the Snow Centre every 30 minutes from 7.30am until midday. Return departures as buses fill from 1.30pm. Pre-booking essential.

Queenstown Hotel Pick up, NZD$45 per adult, NZD$30 per child (0-15 years).

Guarantee your seat and pre book your ride. Info and Snow will pick you up from all major hotels along their route. Pre-booking essential.


How to get to Coronet Peak from Queenstown

Driving time from Queenstown – 25 minutes

Mountain Coach Transport from Queenstown to Coronet Peak

Queenstown Snow Centre Express, NZD$25 per adult, NZD$25 per child, 5 years and under free of charge.

The Snow Centre Express is a daily scheduled service that runs from the NZSki Snow Centre to Coronet Peak. Departs the Snow Centre in downtown Queenstown every 30 minutes from 7.30am until midday. Return departures as buses fill from 1.30pm

Queenstown Hotel Pick up, NZD$45 per adult, NZD$30 per child (0-15 years).

Guarantee your seat and pre book your ride. Info and Snow will pick you up from all major hotels along their route. Pre-booking essential.


How to get to Mt Hutt from Christchurch and Methven

Driving time from Methven – 40 minutes

Mountain Coach Transport from from Methven to Mt Hutt

Mt Hutt Ski Bus, NZD$30 per person including hotel pick-up.

* Mt Hutt Ski Bus departs Methven at 7.45 am and 9.45 am

Coach Transport Options: Christchurch Airport to Methven

Methven Travel
  • One departure per day
  • Price: NZD$53 per adult / NZD$46 per child (10-16 years) / NZD$10 per child (2-10 years)

Coach Transport Options: Christchurch City to Methven

Snowman Shuttles
  • One departure per day
  • Price: NZD$60 per adult / NZD$55 per child (0-17 years)

 

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