Frankton → Wanaka · about 64 km · about 1h 10min · fixed price €210 per vehicle.
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Getting from Frankton Airport (ZQN) to Wanaka takes about 1h 10min by car on an empty road (70–90 min in heavy traffic) over 64 km via Cardrona Valley Road and Crown Range Road. Our private transfer costs €210 for a car with 1–3 passengers or €270 for a van with 4–8 — the vehicle price you see is the price you pay at booking.
On arrival: The driver waits in the arrivals area of Queenstown Airport's single terminal, after baggage claim (domestic or international side, depending on your flight), holding a sign with your name. If the flight is late, the driver adjusts to the real landing time; 60 minutes of waiting are included and help with the luggage is part of the service.
Wanaka lies on the southern shore of Lake Wanaka, about 64 km from the airport by the most direct road. The route leaves Frankton on State Highway 6, turns north near Arrow Junction and climbs the Crown Range Road, one of the highest sealed main roads in New Zealand, before descending through the Cardrona Valley past the historic Cardrona Hotel. In winter, snow and ice can close the Crown Range or require chains; the alternative is the longer route through the Kawarau Gorge and Cromwell, about 115 km. There are no tolls.
The town centre stretches along Ardmore Street and the lakefront, with cafes, shops and the marina at Roys Bay. The willow known as That Wanaka Tree stands in the water a short walk west along the shore. Hotels and holiday homes spread across the hills behind the town and towards Albert Town and the Clutha River outlet. Wanaka is the base for the Cardrona and Treble Cone ski areas in winter and for lake and mountain walks such as Roys Peak in summer, when the town is very busy.
Public transport instead: Orbus Queenstown + InterCity bus 1 + InterCity Queenstown - Wanaka from Queenstown Airport (Orbus route 1 to central Queenstown) to Wanaka, Log Cabin on the lakefront, 100 Ardmore Street (InterCity coach from Athol Street, Queenstown) — about 1h 45min, InterCity coach on selected days only; check the operator timetable, 1 change. No public bus runs from the airport to Wanaka: the InterCity coach leaves from Athol Street in central Queenstown, so the airport bus to town is needed first.
Sources (checked 2 Nov 2026): queenstownairport.co.nz, intercity.co.nz; road distance and driving time: OSRM / OpenStreetMap.
Price per vehicle, not per person. Luggage and child seats in the booking.
No asterisks, no surcharges on arrival.
No queues, no language barrier — just a relaxed ride at a fixed price from the moment you land.
Pick your destination, date and number of passengers, then pay securely online by card. The confirmation arrives by email right after payment.
Your driver waits at the ZQN arrivals exit holding a sign with your name. He helps with the luggage and speaks fluent English. We pick up at Queenstown Airport (ZQN) in Frankton and drive to any address in Queenstown and the Lakes District — the town centre, Arrowtown, Wanaka over the Crown Range, Glenorchy, the Remarkables, Coronet Peak and Cardrona ski areas, the Gibbston Valley, Cromwell and Te Anau. Longer trips on request.
A clean, comfortable car, checked before every ride. Bottled water, Wi-Fi and child seats on request. You pay online in advance by card.
Every driver is hand-picked and speaks fluent English.
Exactly what every transfer includes — no asterisks, no hidden extras.
Four small things that matter a lot after a long flight.
The price shown when you book is the final price. No surcharges for traffic and no surprises on arrival.
We track your flight live and move the pickup if it is delayed. The first 60 minutes after landing are free.
Your driver waits inside the terminal holding a sign with your name — no hunting for your phone in the rain at 11 pm. He helps with the bags.
A real person on WhatsApp, around the clock. Change of time, lost luggage? Sorted in minutes.
About 64 km via Cardrona Valley Road and Crown Range Road: 1h 10min with clear roads, 70–90 min in heavy traffic. The price stays €210 per car either way.
The driver waits in the arrivals area of Queenstown Airport's single terminal, after baggage claim (domestic or international side, depending on your flight), holding a sign with your name.
The shortest way is over the Crown Range Road and through the Cardrona Valley. When the Crown Range is closed by snow, the route runs through the Kawarau Gorge and Cromwell instead, which is considerably longer.
No. The InterCity coach to Wanaka leaves from Athol Street in central Queenstown and takes about 1 hour 45 minutes, so you first need to get from the airport into town.
No — that is the price for the whole car for up to 3 people. For 4–8 people the van costs €270, also per vehicle.
No. The price shown when you book is the final price — no surcharges for traffic, airport fees or luggage.
Yes, free of charge up to 24 hours before the ride — you get a full refund. Later cancellations and no-shows are not refunded.
We are reachable around the clock, 7 days a week — before, during and after your trip.
